Physical Abilities

Guests need to be sturdy on their feet and have the ability to walk and talk at over 6700' elevation. Please consult with your physician before booking your tour. Landing zone speeds can be up to 10 MPH. Impacts with the earth at launch and landing can be sporty. The hikes involved are approximately 1/2 mile in length. Guests are required to sign a release waiver of their physical abilities.

Rider requirements

Ziplining is an active participant activity. Participants acknowledge that people can and do get hurt on this zipline course.

This zipline course incorporates natural terrain features as part of the adventure. Impact with ground and other natural terrain features is expected. Ziplines are not recommended for those who are unsteady on their feet or not in a durable physical state.

Short hikes of 500 feet in length and 100 vertical feet will be encountered. This tour takes place in an uncontrolled hot and dry environment at over 6500 feet of elevation.

• No riders under 6 years old, No riders under 50 lbs, No riders over 250lbs.

• No more than one person at a time on a Zipline.

• No Wrapping of Legs around tether.

• No Spinning or twisting of the tether prior to launch.

• Cliffs, loose rock and native wildlife may be encountered. Be Aware. Do not cross the orange ropes. Please be aware of your position on the launch and landing areas. Don’t get hit!!!!!!

Running is allowed but not required. Some guests Walk, Scamper or Drag until they are in the air. On every tour someone will lift their legs to early and will drag on launch and landing, it may be you.

Keep your feet up on the landings, proper Zipline position is highly recommended (Lean back and lift legs). If a guest can’t hold the proper zipline position, then we do not recommend the tour for them.

Brake Hawk use. If a guest can’t effectively use the brake to slow their speed then we do not recommend the tour.

Equipment

All gear is provided including helmet, harness, and trolley. Guests must wear sturdy closed toe shoes. No Flip Flops are allowed. We have a limited selection of rental shoes available if you forget yours. A light jacket or sweatshirt in cooler weather is recommened while sunscreen and water are a good idea in hotter temps. The weather changes quickly in Colorado, so be prepared. It gets hot in the direct sun so take the necessary precautions.

Facilities

Our facilities are limited. We do have a porto-poty on site near the start of the course, but water and electricity are not present. Only bring your car keys and wallet. Guests will meet in the parking lot at the base of the Zip Line hill on Manitou Avenue. Look for our AOW Jeep to check in.

*Guests on the Real Deal Tour will meet the Jeep and guide in the parking lot. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get your things together and be ready for a prompt departure at your designated tour time.

**Guests on the Value Zip Tour can get their gear together and head up the hill following Roscos Donkey Trail. The hike is about a half mile and 15 minutes long, so bring water and proper foot wear. Tours start on time so guage your ability properly.

Zip Line Construction and Technology

Zip Lines are growing in popularity around the country, not all are the same. AOW's Zip Line Tour experience has been engineered to exceed the highest standards in the industry. Our towers and cables are proudly Made In America. The Zip Lines have been built to exceed Colorado Department of Labor Regulations (The only Zip Lines in the State that meet these standards). Our full body harnesses, trolleys and brakes are built specifically for Zip Line use. We have passive braking systems as well as manual braking systems in place to ensure your adventure is safe and successful. But remember, all adventure activities do have elements of risk and signing of a waiver is required.