Awesome Experience / Dated Company At 33, I embarked on my first ever ziplining experience here at ArborTrek Canopy Adventures. Despite a bit of rain,... read moreAt 33, I embarked on my first ever ziplining experience here at ArborTrek Canopy Adventures. Despite a bit of rain, and an absolutely cloudy day overall, I greatly enjoyed my experience - which was definitely in part due to tour guides, Alex and Ducky, who absolutely killed it. For real, they had the punny jokes, were very patient, motivating, and kind. I genuinely enjoyed the down time (waiting for other visitors to take their turn) due to the conversations we all had, which I'm certain isn't an every day experience at most ziplining tours. As for the ziplining itself, it was great. Not too fast, not too scary, but in no way boring at all. I'm a bit of a thrill seeker myself (I enjoy cliff jumping, heights, rock climbing, etc), and still managed to have fun despite others being complete beginners and being okay experiencing these kinds of heights for the first time - it's a very solid balance that eases you into the experience, especially thanks to Alex and Ducky's superb coaching. Zipline 4 was definitely a favorite, though everything then on was a blast. The only negatives I have to say, are more about the company than anything else. For starters, the photo package is a great addition, it was $15, and supplied some awesome photos - or at least great photos that look solid on a phone, or not blown up. That said, the camera being used is a very simple digital camera you could buy on Amazon for $50, and it shows. I'm a huge tech person, but you can seriously take a significantly better photo with a Google Pixel 3A, which is $300 and also serves as a phone / computer. A company charging $15 a pop for photo packages should invest in a camera that isn't beat out by a budget phone from 2 years ago. The graininess DOES show, so even when the tour guides take awesome shots of hard to capture moments, the final photo quality is a bit disappointing (check it on a monitor, not on a tiny phone screen). I'm not saying they need a fancy $1000 DSLR, but a solid modern camera (phone or otherwise) would GREATLY improve the photo package value / quality. Lastly (still pertaining to the company), I looked up job-openings, because like all things in 2021, Covid has this company with a pretty severe staff shortage. Or at least, I thought it was Covid, until I looked up the positions. The pay is basically minimum wage, with a bit of tips, but the tips are basically a baseline 10% gratuity option during checkout, which isn't much. Most tour guides are making $14-$15, which is honestly damn near starvation wages for ANYWHERE in Vermont, let alone for a job that puts the safety of thousands of people per year in these tour guide's hands. I was genuinely shocked to see how little they were paid (to the point that my interest in the position was diminished to nothing), and I really hope that someone (internally or externally) advocates for better pay for these guides, especially when the company is charging $100 per person for a few hours. AborTrek CAN AFFORD TO PAY THEIR EMPLOYEES MORE, and SHOULD. All in all, I had a lot of fun, and would go again. The guides were awesome, the ziplining excellent, and the atmosphere beautiful (even on a cloudy day!). I just genuinely wish ArborTrek would invest some of its earnings back into the company itself, both for new cameras, and the wellbeing of its employees. … read less

Great, professional staff and a heck of a good time. Safety was priority one and fun a close second. Would... read moreGreat, professional staff and a heck of a good time. Safety was priority one and fun a close second. Would definitely go back. The tour guides made you feel very secure at all times and it was a great adventurous way to spend the afternoon! read less

Mayer family outing with & grandkids. Always a really fun experience for everyone. We've done it multiple times and it never disappoints! Grace and Ducky, our... read moreAlways a really fun experience for everyone. We've done it multiple times and it never disappoints! Grace and Ducky, our guides, were super and fun! They were patient with the young kids in our group. read less

Sean and Spencer were so much fun!! Sean and Spencer were great! They were knowledgeable, instilled confidence, and were really funny. We had a beautiful day... read moreSean and Spencer were great! They were knowledgeable, instilled confidence, and were really funny. We had a beautiful day and it was a really fun time. We got the photo package for $15 but I must say the quality of the photos was not great. I was glad I brought my own camera and took a few pictures and videos during the experience. Overall I’m still happy I got the photo package because for 15 bucks it was worth the few good shots we got. But you might want to consider bringing a small camera or a cell phone with you as long as you can secure it in a zipped pocket. … read less

At 47 years old, i prided myself that I had not had potty accident in approximately 44 years (with... read moreAt 47 years old, i prided myself that I had not had potty accident in approximately 44 years (with the exception of a classmates Halloween party in 6th grade, it to be honest, his Leatherface costume was VERY convincing). While I'm happy to say that this streak continues, there were several spots along my trip at ArborTrek where the streak was in significant jeopardy. The fact that it got to that point, and the fact that I never cascaded over that edge, is an absolute testament to the adventures at ArborTrek.

Our guides, Steve and Kris, were the perfect combination of Golden Girls. Quick witted, caring, sarcastic, and possibly from Sicily. Or Montpelier. Who can really tell these days? These dudes knew their stuff...and were awesome at explaining it, encouraging members of our party, firm in getting us to "trust the equipment", and personable in explaining all stations accurately and clearly. They were absolutely terrific.

The guides were able to give tips on other local attractions and were such wonderfully nice people, we can't wait to come back! read less

SO MUCH FUN! We participated in the Canopy Zip Line and had a fantastic experience! The staff overall are so friendly... read moreWe participated in the Canopy Zip Line and had a fantastic experience! The staff overall are so friendly and great with explaining the gear and what to expect. Our guides, Chris and Dylan were awesome! They made us all feel confident and comfortable with the zip techniques at ground school and had us laughing from the get go. We were super impressed with their perfect blend of humor and professionalism. We learned quite a bit from them about Vermont, the surrounding mountain ranges and the types of trees we were zipping through. My 11 and 8 year old have already declared that was the best vacation experience to date. Thank you guys! … read less

SO MUCH FUN! We participated in the Canopy Zip Line and had a fantastic experience! The staff overall are so friendly... read moreWe participated in the Canopy Zip Line and had a fantastic experience! The staff overall are so friendly and great with explaining the gear and what to expect. Our guides, Chris and Dylan were awesome! They made us all feel confident and comfortable with the zip techniques at ground school and had us laughing from the get go. We were super impressed with their perfect blend of humor and professionalism. We learned quite a bit from them about Vermont, the surrounding mountain ranges and the types of trees we were zipping through. My 11 and 8 year old have already declared that was the best vacation experience to date. Thank you guys! read less

Amazing views and exhilarating fun with Arbor Trek I have never gone zip lining before. The guides (Chris & Dylan) put safety first, and made sure everyone... read moreI have never gone zip lining before. The guides (Chris & Dylan) put safety first, and made sure everyone had a great time. This was an amazing experience I will definitely be returning. Highly recommended! read less

This experience was great. Kris and Dylan were thorough guides and engaged with all the participants. A group of 7... read moreThis experience was great. Kris and Dylan were thorough guides and engaged with all the participants. A group of 7 was perfect for giving us enough time to enjoy the treetops but not have to wait too long between zips. The progression of lines and breaking up the zips with suspension bridges and rappelling was unique. We had a mix of young and old (my husband and I) , experienced and novice. Everyone seemed to enjoy this course and did all the activities like pros. We zipped in Hawaii and Costa Rica, and I enjoyed this course just as much as those.

It was evident that safety was paramount as we were always tethered to a cable when not zipping. Demonstrations and explanations were provided throughout the course. This is a self-braking course which usually gives me apprehension because I have arthritis in my hands. I was able to do everything without problems. The tips provided throughout the course we're very helpful.

Being able to purchase the picture package was appreciated as I'm not sure I could've taken my own anyways. Definitely give these guys a visit! read less