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Longest, Highest Zip-Line Opens in Alaska
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As if Alaska didn't already have enough cool reasons to visit, this fine state now boasts America's longest and highest zip-line.
Located in Icy Strait Point, 50 miles west of Juneau, the zip-line begins on a mountaintop 1,330 feet above sea level and then stretches 5,330 feet down to a scenic beach below. That's more than a mile, folks!
It will take 90 seconds to go from mountain to beach, traveling at speeds up to 60 mph. Along the way, riders will blur past dense forestland and be treated to amazing views of surrounding mountains and Port Fredrick. Lucky riders might even catch sight of bears foraging 300 feet below (just waiting for some man candy to fall out of the sky).
Sorry, but no waifs or fatties allowed; minimum weight is 90 pounds and maximum is 275.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
John Hall Apr 20th 2010 4:11PM
How long does it take to get up there and how many time can you desend?
What is the price?
Looks cool!
jane Aug 18th 2010 5:31PM
Hi
It took us 40 minutes to get up to it. 2 minutes to come down. The cost was 120.00
Tom w May 27th 2011 5:56PM
Fantastic. Great guide to the top and a fun ride down
I would do it again in a new York minute
Best 120 we've spent
Amy Sep 1st 2011 3:23PM
New York Zipline has a 600 ft high zipline. Are we talking elevation or highest zipline?