The zipline was something that I had been looking forward to for quite a while. But as we finally entered the room where the equipment was kept, I had second thoughts -- after all, I am almost 61 years old and not exactly a super fit athlete.
Almost immediately a staff member approached me and quietly asked, "You're a little scared about this, aren't you?"
I nodded my head and felt a little embarrassed. Without missing a beat, Evan told me that I had nothing to worry about - he would personally look after me. And he did!!!
He helped me put on my gear and just had a calming way about him. Soon we were at the practice zipline and I just wanted to be able to do it.
The instructor was very thorough with the rules and procedures and one by one we each had our practice "zip". I managed to zip along the short cable and safely onto the platform.
The staff member on the landing platform immediately praised and encouraged me. I was ready to go!!!
All 7 ziplines were great. It was an amazing adventure that I wouldn't have been able to do without the dedicated and competent staff at Alaska Zipline Adventures.
Don't let age or nervousness stop you. You won't regret it.
Bravo to the people at Alaska Zipline Adventures!!