Frequently Asked Questions
Zipline Adventures
What is Soaring?®
When does Soaring® operate?
Soaring Canopy Tours is open from mid-May to mid-October and reservations can be made NOW.
How long does it take?
What does it cost to do your zipline?
Are there any Soaring® discounts or coupons?
Do I need to tip the staff?
How many spans are there?
How long are the zipline spans?
We’re up there a while…won’t we get hungry?
Are there bathrooms?
What if it rains?
Do I do this myself? How do I land at the next platform?
What kind of training does your Sky Ranger staff have?
Do I need to wear gloves? How do I slow down?
How safe is Soaring?®
Does any of this equipment hurt the trees?
I’m unable to zipline, but I’d like to go with my family to Soaring®. Can I do that?
Colorado has a new policy on marijuana. How does that impact Soaring?
Are selfie sticks allowed at Soaring?
Similar to other leading adventure destinations in the country (e.g., Disney, Six Flags, Universal), Soaring does not permit the use of selfie sticks and various Go Pro mounts during your adventure. We will allow the use of a non-extendable handgrip mount of up to 6 inches with a wrist strap, however, use of these devices is done at your own discretion, as Soaring Tree Top Adventures is not responsible in the unlikely event that you or your device becomes injured or damaged due to improper usage while on the Soaring course.
Physical Ability
Who can participate in Soaring® Tree Top Adventures?
Is there a weight limit?
How much do we have to know about ziplining or rock climbing?
I have trouble bending my knees and get tired on a flight of stairs. Can I still go?
Is Soaring® wheelchair accessible?
Can I participate if I’m pregnant?
Can I smoke at Soaring®?
What about other health concerns?
Train Questions
Is it true that Soaring® is only accessible by train?
I really can’t drive there?
Can I take the train from Durango or Rockwood?
You can take the train from either Durango or Rockwood to our remote zipline location. Those staying in downtown Durango should take the train from the station in Durango, where those staying north of town may prefer the Rockwood station. Also, if you prefer a shorter train ride (40 minutes) with the best views of the Animas River high-line canyon, Soaring recommends Rockwood for your boarding point. Either way, you get the best of the best part of the trip: the scenic highline canyon of the Animas River, famous from many movies such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, many John Wayne movies, and most recently (2005), a quick segment in The Prestige. No matter which boarding point you choose, you still get two of the best things to do in Durango in one day!
Should we make our own train reservations?
How long is the train ride to Soaring®?
I have friends who will be travelling to Silverton and are not ziplining at Soaring. How do we make our train tickets? Can we sit together?
Other questions?
Please call Soaring Tree Top Adventures: 970-769-2357. Soaring is rated one of the best things to do in Durango, CO and we are delighted to help answer your questions about our zipline adventure.
What Colorado attractions are close to Durango?
Aside from world-class white water rafting in Durango, our Soaring Colorado zipline is near many great attractions in nearby towns. There are many great outdoor things to do in Telluride, Colorado, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Moab, Utah. Each of these cities are only a few hours’ drive from Durango. The historic Mesa Verde National Park is only about an hour’s drive from downtown Durango.