Ziplining raises the same questions for most beginners: what to expect, how safe it is, what to wear, where to go, and whether to build one at home. This guide gathers our ziplining articles in one place.
Each section below lists the related articles with a short note on what each one covers.
Getting started and what to expect
- Ziplining 101: Ten things to know before a first ride, from what ziplining is to whether you need to be fit.
- Zipline dos and don'ts: Basics, equipment, and a list of dos and don'ts for ziplining.
- What ziplining feels like: The physical and emotional sensations of a zipline ride, with preparation and enjoyment tips.
- Before a zipline ride: Basics, safety considerations, what to wear and physical considerations before you ride.
- Zip lining beginner tips: Beginner tips, from choosing a reputable operator to checking restrictions and dressing appropriately.
- Is ziplining extreme: Arguments for and against calling ziplining an extreme sport.
- Ziplining checklist: A checklist covering physical requirements, equipment, safety, location and weather.
- Is ziplining scary: How fear of heights and fear of ziplining compare with the reality of the ride.
- Do you need strength: Physical requirements and mental preparation for ziplining, and accessible options.
- What zipline adventure is: What ziplining and canopy tours are, and what a zipline tour involves.
- Zipline FAQ: Answers to common questions on what ziplining is, where to go and how safe it is.
- Is ziplining fun: What ziplining is, how safe it is, and how to choose a reputable operator.
Safety, health and who can ride
- Zipline accident rates: Statistics, causes, risk factors and prevention for zipline accidents.
- Zipline weight limits: Why ziplines have weight limits, covering cable strength, durability and speed control.
- Is ziplining dangerous: Safety concerns, regulations in the United States and an international perspective on ziplining.
- Accessible ziplining: How ziplining can work for different disabilities, including wheelchair users, blind and deaf individuals.
- How ziplines stop: How zipline components work and the mechanisms that bring a rider to a stop.
- Zipline safety rules: Zipline components and the safety rules and precautions to follow.
- Zipline age limits: Standard age rules, the pros and cons of lowering them, and what parents should consider.
- Zipline braking systems: Common zipline braking methods, including active and passive braking.
- Stuck on a zipline: Scenarios for getting stuck on a zipline, safety measures and the risks involved.
- Ziplining and back pain: Potential risks of ziplining, including back pain, and safety precautions.
- Zip line helmets: Why helmets matter on a zipline, plus types, features and care.
- Zipline weigh-ins: Why some zipline companies weigh riders and how the weighing process works.
- Ziplining while pregnant: What this guide says about ziplining during pregnancy, including abdominal pressure and sudden jolts.
- Ziplining for seniors: Types of ziplines, benefits and general safety considerations for senior riders.
- Wearing glasses ziplining: Benefits and risks of wearing glasses on a zipline, and how to prepare.
- Zipline safety equipment: Choosing, maintaining and inspecting zipline safety gear, and common safety mistakes.
- Do ziplines break: How ziplines work mechanically, how strong they are and what can cause a break.
- Do ziplines really break: Construction, common reasons for breakage and what happens when a zipline fails.
- Ziplining and motion sickness: What causes motion sickness and whether ziplining is linked to it.
- Ziplining in the rain: What to know and best practices for ziplining in wet weather.
What to wear and bring
- Gear for ziplining: What ziplining is and the essential gear and preparation you need.
- What to wear ziplining: Choosing an outfit for ziplining, from avoiding loose clothing to closed-toe shoes.
- What to bring ziplining: Safety first, dress code, essential personal items and optional extras for a zipline trip.
- Summer ziplining outfits: Clothing choices for ziplining in summer, covering tops, bottoms and more.
Places to zipline
- Best US zipline spots: Fifteen US zipline destinations, including Maui, Ketchikan, Moab and Asheville.
- Longest US zip lines: The longest and highest zip lines in the United States, including The Beast and Royal Gorge.
- World's longest ziplines: Some of the world's longest ziplines, including Jebel Jais, Labadee and Sun City.
- Types of treetop adventures: Ziplining, canopy tours, aerial adventure parks and sky bridges compared.
- Ziplining in every state: A state-by-state tour of ziplining experiences across the United States.
- Indoor zipline parks: What indoor adventure park ziplines for adults are, with benefits such as year-round access.
- Fastest US zip line: What makes a zip line fast, with cable length, gradient and design, and the fastest in America.
- Rainforest ziplines: Soaring above the canopy and the immersive nature experience of rainforest ziplines.
- Winter ziplining: Choosing a winter zipline, gear for ziplining in cold weather, and safety tips.
- Zipline height requirements: Height requirements at zipline attractions such as the Fremont Street Experience and SlotZilla.
- Top US zipline hotspots: Twenty-four US ziplining destinations, from New York to Hocking Hills, Ohio.
- Scariest US ziplines: Thrilling US ziplines, including Gatlinburg, Maui, Icy Strait Point and New York.
- Most extreme US zipline: Extreme US ziplines, including ZipRider, Gravity Canyon and The Monster.
- World's fastest ziplines: A look at the fastest ziplines around the world and what draws riders to them.
- Smoky Mountains ziplines: Zipline locations in the Great Smoky Mountains, including Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
- Umauma Falls ziplines: The setting and zipline experience at Umauma Falls on Hawaii's Big Island.
- Ziplining in Punta Cana: Why Punta Cana is a place to zipline, with its scenery and weather.
Backyard ziplines, kits and building
- Zip line design calculations: Design considerations including cable length and slope, with the calculations involved.
- Install a backyard zip line: Step-by-step backyard zip line installation, from location to cable and trolley.
- Zipline cable thickness: How to determine cable thickness for backyard and small-scale commercial use.
- Backyard zipline platforms: Seven zipline platform ideas, from a classic setup to a treehouse and a landing pool.
- Best backyard zip line kits: A top-ten list of backyard zip line kits, including CTSC, Slackers and VEVOR.
- 200-foot zipline kits: What a backyard zipline kit is and why people choose a 200-foot one.
- How ziplines are made: The evolution of ziplines and the professional building process, including tower heights.
- Backyard zipline height: Backyard zipline height by cable, with a safety checklist and FAQ.
- Zip line kits explained: What a zip line kit is, its benefits, how to choose one and installation.
- Zipline speed calculation: Concepts, factors and formulas for calculating zipline speed, with safety considerations.
- Zip line tension: Factors in zip line tension, recommended guidelines and the effects of improper tension.
- Zip line without trees: Planning a zip line, choosing support poles and installing them when you have no trees.
- Zipline maintenance and inspection: Routine maintenance and annual inspections to keep a zipline safe.
- Heavy duty zip line kits: What heavy duty zip line kits are and which top options are covered.
- Best zip line kits: What to consider when choosing a kit, plus a list of top picks.
- Zip line kit costs: Factors affecting the cost of a zip line kit, with average costs and examples.
- How long a zipline should be: Choosing a zipline location, tree selection and clearance, and design basics.
- Measuring zipline cable tension: Why cable tension and health matter, with safety notes on preventing failures.
- Zipline kits for adults: Top zipline kits for adults, with where to buy each.
- Choosing a backyard zipline kit: Why install a zipline at home, the basics, and top three kits.
- Where to buy zip lines: What to consider when buying a zip line, including safety features, length and installation.
- Backyard zipline installers: Planning a backyard zipline, choosing an installation company and the installation process.
- Zipline for dogs: How dog ziplines work, their benefits and the options covered.
- Are backyard ziplines safe: Potential dangers of backyard ziplines and steps toward making them safer.
Commercial ziplines and careers
- Commercial zipline costs: Factors influencing the cost of building a commercial zip line, with a breakdown and revenue notes.
- Commercial zip line kits: What a commercial zip line is, its benefits, key components and what to consider choosing one.
- Becoming a zipline instructor: The instructor role, the skills required and the training and certification steps.
- Ziplines in rescue operations: How ziplines are used in rescue work, including swiftwater rescues.
- Commercial zip line trolleys: Types of commercial zip line trolleys, including passive and active, plus features and maintenance.
