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Cross Soaring Off Your Bucket List!

Have you ever flown through an aspen grove, so close you could almost touch the twinkling leaves rustling in the wind? Have you ever been raised 100 feet off the ground by a helicopter hoist to a tree platform surveying the valley below? Have you ever jumped off a cliff only to be whisked away…

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August 8, 2015

Soaring Through Independence Day

July is off to a wonderful start as we enjoy a summer full of adventurous Soarers, both young and old! Independence Day was especially memorable as we welcomed a full train of celebrators to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in our remote valley. As our vivacious guests reminded us, there’s no better way to celebrate than…

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July 12, 2015

Soaring in the Animas River Canyon

Soaring is more than just a day of adrenaline filled fun. With a staff of specially trained Eco Rangers, you’ll also get a good dose of knowledge while flying through the canopy. Begin your journey through the San Juan National Forest with an historic train ride that dates back to the late 19th century. Set…

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August 30, 2014

It’s Never Too Late to Soar!

Soaring Tree Top Adventures, a Colorado zip line adventure, is located between the mountain towns of Durango and Silverton on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and is surrounded by the beauty of the natural backdrop of the San Juan National Forest. This US National Forest covers 1,878,846 acres in western Colorado. Soaring’s family…

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August 9, 2014

Sky Rangers: Your Guide Extraordinaires!

Photo courtesy of Linda Chayra Here at Soaring, we are honored to hold the reputation as the world’s longest zipline course. Our 27 thrilling spans traverse through a virgin old-growth Ponderosa pine forest and across the Animas River, making the entire first-class experience an adventure to remember. But more than our incredible zipline, the Soaring…

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July 30, 2014

A Patriotic Day of Soaring!

Though it’s hard for us to believe that the summer is moving so quickly, we happily welcomed Independence Day a few days ago with our largest group of the season, topping out at 92 guests! Our brave Soaring guests, ranging from the small and spritely to the seasoned veteran, enjoyed a lovely day of patriotic…

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July 9, 2014

Welcoming Another Soaring Summer!

  The pines are bristling, the river is raging, and here at Soaring we are so excited to welcome another summer of outdoor fun! In the first month of the 2014 season, we’ve already made many unforgettable memories, enjoying guests from across the United States and the world. Heralding from far-away homes such as Germany,…

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June 23, 2014

Soaring Holiday Specials!

As the family gathering at Thanksgiving winds down, start planning the next family get-together.  A vacation to the exotic Southwest has something to offer for everyone; from world-class rafting, historic mining towns, hot mineral springs, and Mesa Verde National Park. Why not a Colorado zipline adventure for the whole family?  To help make your vacation…

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November 28, 2013

Soaring in the Rugged San Juans

Beneath the waving tops of majestic Ponderosa pines, the rough and rocky San Juan Mountains share an ancient story. Soaring Tree Top Adventures, nestled in a meadow high among the rugged peaks, is the perfect place to explore the geologic secrets of the southern Rocky Mountains. Come join our Soaring family for a day of…

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August 15, 2013

Soaring with the Critters!

Located in an immaculately preserved old-growth Ponderosa pine forest, Soaring Tree Top Adventures is home to dozens of different animal species, ranging from tiny hummingbirds to powerful elk. Soaring through the tree-top canopy brings you close to various forms of wildlife; you are sure to catch glimpses of many critters that inhabit our forest as…

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August 8, 2013