It’s finally getting cooler in Vegas, so we figured it’s time to venture outdoors with local adventures! We had never been zip lining before, and I’m the type who likes to experience everything at least once. Though I had never imagined that I would be ziplining in Vegas for the first time (since we live here), sometimes it’s now or never.
We’re so glad we did because we had blast with Flightlinez. Scott, Nick, John, and the new guy (it was his first day) took great care of us and ensured we didn’t die. Plus, this fits in great with our theme of local adventures. We want to learn to appreciate everything that our own city has to offer and take time to water our own grass instead of thinking the grass is greener on the other side.
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Getting prepped with safety class. Also, they have sunscreen ready for you in costco sized bottles.
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After a van ride, there was a 15-minute hike up to the top of the mountain.
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Where I messed up and got stuck. They spared me the shaming.
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Flightlinez Address:
1512 Industrial Road Boulder City NV 89005
(702) 293-6885
Book here.
About Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon Zipline
- Cost: $159 day time, $169 at sunset, and $179 at night. $135 with a Nevada ID (yay locals discount!)
- The four runs take from 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- They are strict with a weight limit for safety reasons. You must weigh over 75 lbs and under 250.
- We went on the morning zipline, but in hindsight recommend the zipline during sunset.
- Photos ($15 each), DVD of 200 photos ($50), and a gopro video ($35) are available for purchase.
What to Pack and Wear for Ziplining in Vegas
- Wear pants or something that won’t show your goods when they instructed you to spread your legs. I wore my favorite stretchy uniqlo legging pants, and Jacob wore his seven jeans.
- We both wore long sleeves because it was chilly in the morning, but it got hot after the hike. It depends on the time of year/day, but I recommend short sleeves and packing a layer.
- Hiking shoes (we wear these). It’s a short hike, so you don’t have to be all geared up, but it can be slippery on the rocks and rubble. One of the guys with us slipped pretty badly.
- We got the gopro package, but brought our 5D Mark III with the 35/1.4L and the 70-200/2.8L lens to shoot photos. You can shoot before and after but not during. We took turns going down first with the camera and then shooting the other person coming down.
- We love our REI daypack. We take it on all our day hikes and outings now.
- Bring a water bottle (these are our favorites). They provide plenty of water bottles, but it helps reduce waste.
Checking it off our bucket list! :) As for our next zipline experience – Costa Rica, we’re coming for you!
NEARBY
- Lake Mead NRA (7 mi SW, 14 min, map)
- Las Vegas (32.1 mi W, 40 min, map)
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Have you been zip lining before? Where? Is it on your bucket list?