A few years ago, while planning a trip to Orlando for our 2nd Brandcation, I honestly thought it would be fun to go ziplining. I convinced myself that if among a group of my peers, I would absolutely be able to step off that platform. How hard could it be?
It would be fun…right?
Honestly I am one of those people that are deathly afraid of heights. But I am not one of those people that generally wimp out either. Just this past Sunday I was at the Gulf Islands Water Park in Gulf Shores and about near hyperventilated going up the stairs to a water slide. Regardless of my fears I thought….this…this is gonna be FUN.
FUN I tell you.
And it was.
Zipping is one of those things that look amazing and then when you are there and you have to go up to platforms your heart hits in your throat and you start to second guess your life. Except there is a means to an end and its 100% about taking the plunge. And even though it is scary and for many people a “bucket list” type of situation, with a good tour guide and a great location, stepping out onto a zip line is completely safe.
Since that trip, I have been on several zip lines in different states, each one unique and each one with different rules and tours. Recently on our newest Brandcation (Bloggers Gone Coastal) we took our 32 women Ziplining at Adventures Unlimited. I grew up on the panhandle and in all the years I have been a resident there, I cannot believe I had never made it out to the beautiful area that Adventures Unlimited is hosted on.
Thick trees, flowing water, a river to tube in, and 14 canopy ziplines stretching through Florida wildlife, it’s a primary place for friends to meet up, couples to embark on a fun date, or families to test their endurance.
Although we went with a large group, we were broken down into smaller groups and guides for each tour. I was in one of the last groups and paired with a family visiting. There were two kids approximately 10 and 14 with us (and a small 14 at that) and those kids had zero fear. There were platforms we were all hugging on and they were leaning out like it was no big deal. And with all the ropes and pulley systems, it wasn’t, but it always feels like it is!~
The trip was fun and amazing…and our tour guides were absolutely fantastic. They were funny, very concerned about our safety and the safety of other groups around us, and completely in charge of keeping us calm and on to the next zip.
Plus they were cute!
(ask for Brendon and Micheal)
Check out some photos from our groups adventure:
(pictures courtesy of Brandy Goleman Photography)
You can find out more about Adventures Unlimited by visiting their website to find out more and sign up for discounts.
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Have you ever ziplined? Would you?
~trisha
I’ve never been Ziplining. One of these days. Looks like everyone had a great time!
My fear of heights would SCREAM!
One of the best parts of the trip! Absolutely loved it and am totally addicted to ziplining!
I loved it! Adventures Unlimited was the first time I’ve been ziplining and it was awesome!
This was honestly the best ziplining experience I’ve ever had – it was SO MUCH FUN!
I would do this in a heartbeat! I’ve been wanting to zipline for so long, I need to set a goal and do this sometime soon already!
I would love to go ziplining and I am insanely afraid of heights (I don’t even like the ride Soarin at Epcot – especially in the middle or top row when I can see people under me LOL and you probably aren’t even all that high on that ride, its just the fact that it SEEMS like it and my feet are not on solid ground). If I had the chance, I’d probably shake and feel like I was going to be sick and pass out haha… but I would still love to do it. I did go parasailing with hubby once (no way I was going alone, but tandem I was for it… scared silly but had fun too).
I was scared to death when I went with you guys. Each time I had to take that step I hesitated…but, after taking that step it was SO MUCH FUN!
This was so much fun. It took several zips for me to get over the height so I need to go again and enjoy the whole thing!
How fun! I think climbing up to the platform is the scariest part… then convincing yourself to jump off. So worth it though. I would love to go zip-lining again! This looks like an awesome place.
I am also one that is afraid of heights, but could not give up on the chance to go zip lining. Last month on my trip to Florida, I went on 8 different zip lines and had a blast. Even though I am afraid of heights, I would do it again.
I think it looks like SO MUCH FUN, but I don’t know if I could do it. And, if I did, there would have to be LOTS of photographic evidence! LOL!
I think I’d like to say I’d try but honestly, I’m not sure I’d make it up the ladder & off the platform.
I was the biggest chicken cry baby in Orlando at Brandcation – But after I finally…and yes..I mean finally stepped off…and zipped through the air I can honestly tell you I never have regretted doing it…It was great to face my biggest fears – height and falling – and on top of that I convinced my family to zipline here!!! For all who haven’t done it because of fears….let them go…it is all worth it in the end!
everytime i get up to one i always say…why am i doing this, why am i doing this….
ROFL!!