Life on Grandma's Hill: Zip Lining Royal Gorge-Day 4

Today we really didn't know what we were going to be doing. I saw a brochure on a zip line over the Royal Gorge in Canon City, CO. I thought I might try that since it was on my bucket list. Little did I know that it was the highest zip line in North America. It was 1200 feet high and 2200 feet long. In the brochure below click on where it says "Want to know what it is like to fly across the Royal Gorge" and watch video. That will let you know what it was like

ZIP LINE

Royal Rush Skycoaster | Zip Line | Gondola | Children's Playland

Experience the Royal Gorge like never before! Fly through the air, over 1,200 feet above the Arkansas River in the Zip Rider. This zip line offers a hands-off, no sweat adventure with an adrenaline kick you’ll never forget. With state-of-the-art harnesses and automatic braking system, all you have to do is enjoy this spectacular one-of-a-kind experience.

This is an extra pay feature. Tickets must be purchased at the park and reservations are not required. Ticket is non-refundable.

Cost: $40 (Ticket is non-refundable)

Restrictions apply.

Age: Must be 10 years old. Children between 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Any person under 18 must have a parent sign the waiver.

Weight: Must be between 100 lbs and 245 lbs.

Height: Must be between 48" and 82".

Physical: Must possess two arms sufficient to be contained by the restraint system and at least one full leg or part of two legs.
Riders with medical conditions should not ride the Skycoaster.

Waiver: All guests must sign a waiver to ride. Guests under 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the waiver.

Want to know what it's like to fly across the Royal Gorge? See video here.
(Please note: Personal Go Pro cameras are not allowed on this ride. For promotional purposes, this video was filmed by a professional crew who carried liability insurance.)

For additional information on the Zip Rider company, please visit their website here.

$2 Online Purchase Discount

The tallest structure back that you see is where it started.

This is the tram that you ride over the gorge to get on the zip line.

Wow, is all I can say. It was thrilling. Buddy wanted me to go back and ride it again so I could try to video, but they wouldn't let me. He did video it from where he was standing watching but you can't really tell much because of the shadows on the mountain. He posted it on Facebook. He said I was so far away he couldn't pick it up. Oh well, it was well worth it. Second time was even better, because I knew what to expect. The next picture is the tram you ride across to get on zip line and it is even higher than the tram. This will just give you an idea of how high above the gorge it is.

After leaving there we headed west toward Montrose, CO. Little did I know that we would be going over Monarch Mtn. Elevation of it was 11,300 ft. The Pony is getting a workout. At the top of the mountain we crossed over the Continental Divide.