Our Maui Zipline AdventureOur Maui zipline experience was one of our favourites. What could be more exhilarating than soaring above the treetops on a zipline? If you've read about some of our other Maui adventures, you'll know that I'm not a fan of heights. So why on earth would I want to go on a zipline tour, where the primary feature is hanging high above the ground? Well, for starters, it sounded like loads of fun. Secondly, I knew I'd be strapped into my harness securely, and it would be next to impossible to fall. I guess this makes me not really scared of HEIGHTS so much as scared of FALLING... Anyhow, it looked like a relatively low-risk activity (well, compared to something like skydiving!), and totally worth trying! Our Maui zipline tour took place in Upcountry Maui on Mt Haleakala. When we arrived at our meeting place, we were outfitted with our harnesses, and given some instruction. Finally, it was time to hike out to the first zipline! The Upcountry scenery was beautiful and peaceful - the perfect setting for our Maui zipline experience! The zipline tour was well thought out, as they get you comfortable on some smaller ziplines to start. One of our guides went first, to demonstrate the technique, and before I knew it, it was my turn!
Actually, it was fantastic! The sensation of gliding across the small gorge was positively intoxicating! I couldn't wait for the next zipline! One of my favourite parts of the zipline tour was walking across the suspended bridge! We had to hook up our harness to the guidewire running above the bridge as a safety precaution. As you can see in the picture, there were no railings on this bridge, although there were guidewires on either side of you that could be used to balance yourself. I don't know why exactly, but I've always loved a trek across a suspended bridge! Maybe it's the challenge of maintaining my balance as the bridge wobbles beneath me. Maybe it's the little bit of adrenaline pumping when I catch a glimpse of the ground FAR below! Whatever it is, I just LOVE suspended bridges!
The tough part was getting started though! To do that, I had to first step off the starting platform into thin air! I was already hooked up to the zipline of course, but it goes against everything in you to just step off into nothing! But once I got over that and found the courage to step off that ledge, I was free as a bird zooming across the Maui treetops! Now THAT was fabulous!
This experience was so fantastic, that we'll be sure to do it again on our next trip, when we're in the mood for another Maui adventure! More articles of interest: 1) Read about our drive to the summit of the Haleakala Volcano here. It's the perfect activity to fit in either before or after the zipline tour since you'll already be most of the way there! 2) Looking for more great ideas for your next adventure in Maui? Click here to see our Top 10 Things to Do in Maui for Adventure! Go to Homepage from Maui Zipline
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