If you have never harnessed yourself to a steel cable 200 feet above the ground, then launched yourself into the ancient forest canopy at top speed, the idea might sound a little daunting. But for thousands of adventurers each year, the opportunity to take flight is irresistible.
Ziptrek Ecotours is located just outside the popular resort town of Whistler, offering guests a unique vantage point of 33 acres of old growth and second growth forests, steep cliff faces and lush forest floor. Those who prefer to keep their feet on something a little more solid can explore the forest canopy via Ziptrek’s series of suspension bridges – a stunning experience in itself.
Since Ziptrek’s 2002 opening, the ecotourism outfit has garnered praise from some of Canada’s biggest travel and adventure magazines. Ask any guest, though, and you’ll quickly see that the company isn’t built on thrills alone.
All eyes are now turned to Copenhagen where the world’s leaders are meeting to create a follow up agreement to the Kyoto Protocol which expires in 2012. It’s embarrassing to be a Canadian right now – represented by a federal government that is showing a remarkable lack of leadership in addressing the most serious challenge we face as a global community. I don’t believe the federal government is representing the concerns of Canadian people or the demand for change and leadership that is being demonstrated in businesses and communities across the country.