Zip Lining & Mountain Biking With CLIMB Works in Gatlinburg
It’s time to get the family together and enjoy a day full of adventure and fun! CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, is your one-stop-shop for outdoor adventure and fun. Whether you want to zip through the Great Smoky Mountains, or hop on two wheels for some mountain biking, CLIMB Works offers the best of both worlds…and, a little more.
The Barn
Your adventure starts at what they call “the Barn” for check-in. The Barn has history to this property as it used to be a tobacco barn many years ago. This is your first taste at how CLIMB Works has worked hard at reducing their carbon footprint. The previous structure was torn down piece by piece, in hopes of finding some salvageable materials that they could reuse. Over 80% of the old building was usable material. The old metal roofs, large, beautiful wood beams, old 2×4’s and the classic barn door were used.
On top of using reclaimed materials, CLIMB Works has also reduced their carbon footprint by creating a highly efficient and paperless check-in and waiver system. By utilizing modern technology, such as checking-in and signing waiver forms on iPads and utilizing cloud based services for pictures, your experience at CLIMB Works will be much more efficient.
Once you get past the beauty and charm of the Barn, you’ll gear up, go over some safety instructions and hit the lines.
Zip Lining
Let’s get down to the meat and potatoes of what CLIMB Works is really all about. First, let’s imagine being surrounded by the Smoky Mountain National Park. Now, imagine you’re at eye level with the mountains. Sounds pretty cool, doesn’t it? CLIMB Works offers 14 unique adventures on their continuous zip line course. With 9 different zip lines, 3 canopy bridges and a very unique surprise at the end, you’ll be having the time of your life!
After gearing up in the Barn, you’ll be whisked away for a fun 4-wheel adventure to the top of the mountain. Once you arrive and get hooked in to the lines, you won’t be touching the ground for the next 2 and a half hours.
One of the most exciting things about CLIMB Works, is they take the guess work out of zip lining. Many companies require you to “brake” yourself. If you’re focused on your speed and how to slow down, you’ll miss the opportunities to take in all the beauty that’s around you. With CLIMB Works technology, you don’t have to worry about slowing yourself down because it’s all done automatically, which means you get to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Not only does this make your experience more fun, but it’s also safer! So enjoy the beautiful mountain views, wildlife and streams!
*Click here for zip line requirements.
Mountain Biking
So now that you’ve spent 2 and a half hours with your feet off the ground, maybe you’re in the mood to be grounded? If you’ve never been mountain biking, CLIMB Works offers the perfect 2 mile loop, biking experience. You may have a lot of questions about mountain biking, such as “Where can I even get a bike?”, “Will I get lost in the woods?” “Is it dangerous?” The folks at CLIMB Works take the worry out of the entire process.
Let’s answer those questions…
Where can I get a bike? If you don’t have your own bike, no worries. CLIMB Works offers top of the line Trek bikes for both men and women. They even have bikes for children. Your bike is guaranteed to be in great condition and each one will be fitted to meet your personal needs. Even the gear controls are simplified so everyone can enjoy the ride.
Will I get lost in the woods? No. The trail is clearly marked. You shouldn’t have any problems staying on track.
Is it dangerous? At CLIMB Works, their goal is to push you outside of your comfort zone but at your own pace. If you feel like walking your bike through certain parts of the track, do it. If you need to take a breath, pull off the track and take as long as you need! It’s not a race and only you know your limits.
CLIMB Works provides the trail, the bikes and the gear. There are experts on site that will be there to give you all the advice you need and take the worry out of any concerns you may have.
The bottom line, have fun! If you feel like walking your bike up a hill, walk the bike up the hill! If you need to stop and catch your breath, pull of the trail and relax. It’s not a race and only you know your limits. It’s your vacation, take it all in and just have fun and relax!
*Click here for mountain bike requirements.
If you’re looking for a day full of adventure and excitement for the whole family, look no further than CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg. From the moment you arrive til you get in your car to leave, you’ll be having the time of your life.
