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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures scheduled to open this month

In August visitors to western North Carolina will be flying high in Asheville thanks to Wildwater and Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures. The first phase, scheduled to launch the second week of August, is a shorter version of the full course of 10 Zip sections and three Sky Bridges. The course will incorporate 150-year-old trees with views of the surrounding mountains and the Asheville skyline. This is the first urban zipline course for the region. "It will provide a different view of the city, and the trees and views of the mountains are spectacular and the thrill of the ziplines is as exhilarating as ever. This is course is a great addition to our existing Canopy Tours." says Jeff Greiner, President of Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures.

Located 1 mile from downtown Asheville, and adjacent to the 124 acre Crowne Plaza Resort, this central location makes it convenient for travelers and locals alike. The course encompasses a scenic setting with a beautiful grove of majestic white and red oaks and will include nine zipline sections, eight treetop platforms, five adventure tower platforms, three sky bridges and ziplines from several hundred feet long to approximately 800 feet long.

The Zipline adventure has been designed by North Carolina-based company CDI, a leader in the installation of tree-based and-tower based high ropes and zipline courses. Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures is expected to open in mid-August.

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