Tuesday August 6 Colorado Adventure Center at Idaho Springs

Zipped five lines here that were very nice. We were beside Clear Creek. Climbed towers to start, but not too strenuous. Over 3,000 feet of cable.

Climb the spiral staircase to begin and then stay above the ground the entire time.

Sunset and night zips available.

Colorado Adventures Zipline at Idaho Springs
2350 Riverside Dr
Idaho Springs, CO 80452

800-808-0357
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Monday August 5 Denver Adventures

I arrived at Denver Adventures in Conifer about 1:45 P.M. and was able to get in touch with Katie who booked me for the 2:00 P.M. tour.

We rode in a van a few miles to the where the zipline began.

Once again I was in the beautiful Colorado Mountains! We zipped 5 lines over a gorgeous valley with heights as high as 200 feet! We were at an elevation of 8500 feet. My awesome guides were TJ, Bogs and Nathan. They did a wonderful job of keeping us safe and entertaining us at the same time!

The longest line is #4 at 1906 feet and #5 is the fastest at between 55 and 60 mph! I loved it!

There was some uphill walking between lines 1 and 2, about 1/4 mile. It was a little tough for me, but I made it fine. 

A great time!!!

Denver Adventures offers many other activities.

Denver Adventures
26267 Conifer Road
Conifer, Colorado 80433
303-984-6151

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Sunday August 4

I spent 10+ hours at a McDonald's in Colorado Springs working on my blog and website! Then I treated myself to a dinner at Red Lobster! 

Saturday August 3 Adventures Out West

I next drove to Adventures Out West. I loved this course; zipping over the canyon! It was slightly raining when we started, so Twister handed out ponchos. We were able to zip the first 3 lines before the bottom fell out, but we were able to hang out in the tent for about 30 minutes until it lessened! I was really glad that we were able to zip the last two lines, because they were awesome! 

They also have Jeep tours all over Pikes Peak, Segway tours at Garden of the Gods and Seven Falls, and Sunrise Champagne Balloon Flights.

Adventures Out West
1680 S. 21st St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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800-755-0935

                                   Thank you to my wonderful guides, Cactus and Twister!

Saturday August 3 Bat-a-Pult at Cave of the Winds

I arrived at Cave of the Winds in Manitou about 11 A.M. I was able to ride the Bat-A-Pult. It is not your typical zipline, but it is a lot of fun! I sat in a ski lift type seat and sped across Williams Canyon, then it sent me backwards to the platform where I began. It was fast and the view of the canyon was spectacular. I was probably 150 feet in the air. The line is a 1200 foot round trip.

I next went to the Wind Walker Challenge Course, a three story ropes course balanced on the rim of Williams Canyon. I enjoyed it and did most of the elements. 

I met Danielle, Jessica and Josh up in the air! Danielle asked me if I would ride the Bat-A-Pult with Jessica! Oh, yeah, twist my arm and make me ride a zipline! I had already planned to ride it a second time, so this worked out perfectly! Jessica Enjoyed her ride and so did I!

We had a great time!

Many other activities including a cave tour.


Bat-a-Pult Cave of the Winds
100 Cave of the Winds Road
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
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Friday August 2

Today, I spent 9 hours working on my website and blog at the McDonald's in Canon City, Colorado before driving to Colorado Springs.

Thursday August 1 Royal Gorge Rafting

When Casey asked me if I wanted to raft the gorge, I did not have to think about it...YES! What an awesome experience! Ernst was my guide and I was with the Evans family from South Texas! The just took me into their family! Always happy to make new friends!

We were on the Arkansas Rive with views of the red rock cliffs on both sides of us, and it was spectacular! The rapids were class 3 and 4 and awesome! It was a beautiful hot day, great for rafting!

Ernst did a great job of keeping us straight and in the raft!

We were able to see some Big Horn sheep that had come down to the water's edge. 

I am so glad I was able to take advantage of the rafting, so cool!


Royal Gorge Rafting
302 Royal Gorge Blvd
Canon City CO 81212

http://www.royalgorgerafting.net/index.html