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ZipTrek
EcoTours Whistler
Come
see first hand why National Geographic Adventure proclaimed
that "thrill seekers have a new reason to visit
Whistler." Your Ziptrek Ecotours adventure takes
you on a series of five ziplines above Whistler's ancient
forests.
Lakes
and Waterfalls Tour Banff
The
liquid jewels of Alberta glisten on this excursion into
Yoho National Park. This all day journey from Banff
takes you directly to the pristine waters of Moraine
Lake and Lake Louise as well as the powerful beauty
of Takakkaw Falls and numerous other natural wonders.
Your morning begins with a scenic journey from Bow Valley
to the exquisitely beautiful Johnston Canyon. The pristine
Moraine Lake reflects the Valley of the Ten Peaks off
its turquoise waters while Lake Louise, aptly named
"The jewel of the Canadian Rockies," is a
backdrop of glistening Victoria Glacier. Then, cross
the Great Divide and enter Yoho National Park where
you will visit the scenic Yoho Valley, home to Takakkaw
Falls, Emerald Lake, Kicking Horse Pass, and the amazing
natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River.
Denver
Mountain Parks Tour
Head west into the foothills of Denver. Among the amazing
sights are the Red Rock Amphitheater; Bear Creek Canyon;
Lookout Mountain, site of Buffalo Bill Cody's grave;
and Golden, home of the Coors Brewery.
While
in the Denver area, follow Horace Greeley's famous advice
and "go west"even if it is just for
the day. The first sight along the way is Red Rock Park,
home to a natural amphitheater flanked by two 400-foot
sandstone formations. The Red Rock Amphitheater is a
popular venue for both performers and audiences because
of its nearly perfect acoustics and beautiful mountain
setting. Continue along Bear Creek Canyonan old
pioneer stage coach routeto Evergreen, known as
the "blue spruce capital of the world." Then
travel to Bergan Park and on to the top of Lookout Mountain,
the site of Buffalo Bill Cody's final resting place.
From Lookout Mountain, take the old "Lariot Trail"
to Golden, home of the Coors Brewery and the Colorado
School of Mines, and then head back to Denver.
Olympic Park Tour Salt
Lake City
Take
a guided tour of the 2002 Olympic competition sites,
featuring the world's highest-altitude ski jumps and
the fastest bobsled, luge, and skeleton track. Tours
usually visit the top of the K120 ski jump and the bobsled
run, and also include incredible panoramic views of
the Snyderville Basin.
View
national and international competitions and watch aspiring
Olympic athletes in training on a year-round basis.
(There is no training on Mondays for track/pool maintenance.)
On Saturdays during the summer months, freestyle aerial
shows feature world-class athletes performing high-flying
flips and twists before landing in a splash pool. On
Sundays, you can view ski jumping shows called the Future
of Flight.
Whistler
Mountain Bike Park
Your
Whistler Mountain Bike Park Ticket allows you to take
the lift up and bike down as many times as you like.
Trails range from mellow beginner trails to expert single-track
trails. Please note that this activity takes place in
Whistler Blackcomb.
Enjoy
the ride of your life at the Whistler Mountain Bike
Park, North America's most comprehensive and progressive
lift-accessed mountain bike terrain park. Miles of gravity
fed, adrenaline-fueled trails await you.
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