Zip-lining looks much more dangerous and scary than it is when you actually do it. At Alaksa Zipline Adventures, they take extra safety precautions. There are two lines (the main line and a backup line). Each line can hold 5000 lbs (people zip one at a time). There are two clips that hold you to the lines (again, each holds 5000 lbs). You are clipped onto a safety line or the zipline AT ALL TIMES, so there is never a vulnerable moment.

However, the best part is that it is so FUN! It is a way to view the Tongass, the largest temperate rainforest, from a completely new perspective. Children and the elderly can both zipline, so it can truly be a family activity. It is really fun to zip through the trees, but it is also fun to watch your friends zip, too.

The owners are knowledgable, fun and conscientious. This was one of the most fun things we did on our Alaska trip! Their website is alaskazip.com.