Lake Tahoe: Kirkwood adds a zip line to the mix
The zip line today is what mountain biking was 10 years ago: a hot new money-maker for ski resorts in the off-season. Among the latest places to add such an attraction is Kirkwood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe. The price of its just-opened zip line: $125 per person.
Turns out gravity is its own thrill ride. Kirkwood’s zip course, which connects eight segments, can reach speeds of 35 miles per hour. Offering scenic views, it bobs and weaves through heavily forested parts of the mountain.
Kirkwood says the tour is guided by professionals, with a maximum ratio of 10 guests to two guides. A narrative about the plants and animals of the Lake Tahoe area is included.
Sleigh rides and snowmobile tours are also new to Kirkwood this season. They’re among the family activities in the resort’s new High Alpine Adventure Center, in the hub of the village. Tubing, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and dog-sledding will be offered there as well.
Look for ski resorts to add more activities for non-skiers in an effort to squeeze out more revenue.
Info: Zip Tahoe, (209) 258-7330. Reservations are recommended.
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