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Bootleg Canyon Flightlines
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7 am - 7 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
Kelley R. said: "This has to be one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life! I booked for Saturday but the weather had other plans. So I re-booked for Sunday morning. I was freaked out because I get the nerve, drive all the way down to…" read more »
53 reviews for Bootleg Canyon Flightlines
53 reviews in English
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Review from Tatiana B.
Orlando, FL
5/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
A MUST!! So much fun.
We were looking for other activities to do besides hanging out on the strip and I came upon this place on yelp. After looking at one of the videos I was in. I think we paid about $150 per person when we went so it is kind of expensive but so is everything in/around LV. You don't have to drive to the place. They pick you up at the Excalibur hotel about one hour before your scheduled tour.
They drop you off at their main office where they give you a safety orientation. You then hop on a bus that takes you up to a certain point of the mountain. From there you have to do quite a bit of hiking to the top carrying your equipment but the guides are nice enough to help you carry it. Once you get to the top, you are going to enjoy a gorgeous view of the valleys around the canyon. This is where the ziplining starts. There are four zip line runs and each one has 4 parallel lines so 4 people go at a time. In order to go to the second zip line everybody from the group needs to finish the first and so on. The lines have some nice drops so you can catch some speed on them. The guides that were with us (I can't remember their names as it was a while back) were awesome. They were hilarious, super nice and helpful and made sure we had a great time even with the miserable weather that we had. They have water for every guest and there are restrooms at the end of the fourth line.
Now, please keep in mind the weather whenever you are planning this activity. We went to LV in November and the weather was in the high 50s-mid 60s so it was nice and cool. However, when you go to the top of this canyon, throw in some ~25mph winds and it's not going to be so nice and cool anymore. More like cold and miserable as hell. That was the only bad part of this experience because it was windy AND cold. My BF went without a jacket and even the people that had two jackets were freezing. There was a point when one of the guides took his jacket off and gave it to my BF because I think he was turning purple already. Our tour took a little longer because the winds were picking up and we had to wait for them to die down a little.
I must come here again... When it's not cold. -
Review from Jaime W.
Zippity Doo Da Yelp. Doo da zip if you are up for adventure and outdoors.
Incredible guides and not bad to look at either. They had mad corny jokes which made it that much more fun and helped everyone relax. Also there was a girl who took all of the pictures who talked to rocks and lizards.
The lines themselves didn't seem that fast or that high to me. I don't know if I expected to be traveling at the speed of light, but I had a vision of it being scary and death defying. It wasn't. I see what the boys from South Park were talking about. Still it was an experience.
Highlight- I got stuck which is usually what happens to super skinny people so that was part 1 of the highlight. Part two was sexy pants Flightline King Jake had to rescue me. Not gonna lie. This was kinda hot.
Lowlight- Ladies: Please don't wear short shorts zip lining. We can see all yo' business. This happens when you are braking and have to make the "pizza" position which just means spread em'. Flying wild beavers coming at ya is pretty terrifying and I might need counseling after witnessing this. Don't let this happen to you.
Overall awesome time thanks to the crew, Flightlines and beautiful day. I think this adventure seeker is ready to jump out of a plane now.Listed in: That's Entertainment
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Review from William R.
Oak Forest, IL
4/10/2012
Despite heavy wind conditions, had a really great time. Had a bit more hiking than expected, but wasn't an issue.
Our tour guides (Alex, Dan, and some other dude whose name I'm really sorry I forgot) were great guys and had plenty of bro jokes. I kind of (and by kind of I mean totally) screwed up on the instructions the first two times and didn't feel like I was being a hassle to them. I'm sure I was, but they didn't take it personally, which I appreciated. Note: don't break if they don't instruct you to break.
We were a group of four, which is definitely the way to do it.
Some great views up there. Highly recommend it.
The only thing I wish I had known was they these guys are apparently working for tips. I felt bad because I didn't have much cash on me and, based on the price of the tour, really didn't see it coming. -
Review from Kenny F.
New Paltz, NY
4/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
What else can be said that hasn't been said? If you're an adrenaline junkie like me, you'll dig it.
Scenery is intense. GO! -
Review from Brian K.
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Cody, Russ, Kenny and Diego were awesome. This is a Vegas MUST DO. For $150 bucks, you can zip line through the canyons and cliffs of Boulder City with great views of Vegas and Lake Mead - you might even get to see a bicycle wreck or two. Did I mention you can get up to 75-80 mph on one of the 4 super long zip lines. Get the picture package for $30 and don't worry about a camera.
One word: AWESOME! -
Review from Carol Y.
Buffalo Grove, IL
5/13/2012
Again, a long overdue review. My friends and I went on a trip to Las Vegas and decided to nix the idea of some big show (nothing appealed to us and, living in Chicago, we have a lot of shows that come to town) and do something different. Along comes Bootleg Canyon Flightlines. For the same price as a show, you get an experience like no other. Oddly enough, this was discovered by the girl who is afraid of heights. Words can not describe how amazing this was. We got picked up at Excalibur around 8:30am. On our way out the Boulder Canyon (a 25 minute drive) we were told some history about the canyon. There was a decent walk to get to the top and they provide water. Once at the top, there are a total of 4 LONG flight lines. The views are beyond words. We were lucky to have a sunny, clear day and had no trouble seeing the whole strip. Our guide was Brina and she too was from the Chicago area, so we had a lot to talk about. (Her and I are still on occasional contact). This is a must if you are looking for something different and don't want to do the standard when you go to Vegas. Worth every penny.
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Review from Becky K.
Yucca Valley, CA
1/25/2012
Had the best time! With my daughter and one of her girlfriends. From the time we got out of car greeted by Matt, one of our guides, sent us inside to get signed up, then to get ready! The staff are all really nice people, took time to get to know each of us by name throughout our adventure, helping us with the equipment and giving us rest times on the little hikes to the platforms.
The zip lines are so much fun! We were ready to do it again! Very safe operation, harnesses are the best I've ever been in, they take their time with instructions not only down at office, but at each platform they go over it before you are released, and give you pointers to make your ride the best!
Lots of fun! We will do this again! -
Review from Kelley R.
Such a fun time!!! We had plans to go on Saturday (1/21) but damn that weather was crazy! So we called and told it would be canceled so we rescheduled for Sunday. We just couldn't wait any longer, haha. The weather looked great on Sunday and we headed out to Boulder! Once we got there, they were very welcoming and helpful it getting all the information filled out.
They go through a set of instructions before you even leave the building and have a mini zip line set up to show you exactly how to do it. Simple enough! One of my friends is afraid of heights so she was very very nervous but my mom and I, woo we were ready to go. We got in the bus around 10am and headed up to the top!
As we are traveling to the top the guides explain a little about Boulder City and Bootleg Canyon, which was a cool thing. They also have cheesy jokes but it does help with the nervousness! Once we were at the top, took a hike to our first platform and WOW! It looks like fun and once we got on, the nervous smiles at the beginning became, lets do it again smiles! My friend who was afraid of heights, she was fully smiling at the end! She was so happy she did it.
The guides were so nice and very helpful and made the experience even better. They made sure they learned your names and talked to you in the down time. We had a total of 9 people in our group and were done by 1pm. I am sure if more people it would have taken longer because you have to wait for each group to get fully off the line before the next one can go. But you can't beat the great views, smiles, weather, people, and overall experience! -
Review from sar h.
Las Vegas, NV
5/19/2012
Family was in town so we wanted to do something that was not on the strip. The front desk girl didn't seem happy and was not friendly, we thought this might be bad. Soon after the paperwork was done Jacob busted through the door and the fun started. Jacob and Gentry got us suited up and instructed us and up we went. This was a blast and everyone in my family had the best time. Jacob and Gentry were great, had water for us and took time to ensure everyone was comfortable and having fun. There are two small hikes, maybe 15 minutes but it's easy and they stop if you want to. We tipped both Jacob and Gentry. These guys work hard, starting their day early building new decks for the ziplines and then take you out, carry all the equipment and are in a positive mood that rubs off on you. They were amazing. I would suggest this for anyone. Look for the coupon online that gives you 20% per person and sign up for their flight program before booking so you can earn your stuff, free ziplines etc. Gentry told us about the program and to sign up for it when we got back, but the front desk girl was clueless and told me to do it online and I wouldn't receive any credits for my family.
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Review from Kristal R.
Las Vegas, NV
10/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
We had a BALL on this trip! The weather was beautiful, Telemundo was filming an "extreme adventure" show (so we'll probably be on TV), the guides were knowledgable, helpful, UBER fun and seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs and helping everyone out. There were no fake-let's-just-get-this-done-and-over-with attitudes. They always offered each of us a bottled of water, and they waited for others if they trailed behind on the hike.
There was a lady who didn't listen to the instructions to either leave your things in the locker or HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS because her hat went flying away on the first line. One of the guides took to the cliffs, climbed the treacherous rocks and into the valley to find her hat. Then the guide at the next platform helped her secure her hat on to the packs that we carried, so it wouldn't fly away.
I seriously believe that if it's not for the guides, it would've just been another series of ziplines.
But nonetheless, the ziplines were awesome! We all wished the ziplines were longer and possessed the ability to put us in reverse, so we could do it all over again! But of course- it didn't. We could only zipline down to the next platform. Darn.
If you're visiting Vegas, living in Vegas, driving through Vegas or even just thinking about Vegas- please do yourselves a favor-- book your BC Flightlines reservations online, drive down to Boulder City, fill out your registration papers, strap on your suits and get going. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!! You will have the time of your life as zip and weave through the canyons all while having a good laugh. And doing that at speeds of almost 65mph - psshhhh!! Sounds like a great FREAKIN' TIME to me!
Go with a great crowd, a significant other or whoever you decide to bring off the streets. It doesn't matter - heck go by yourself! But just go!
What are you still waiting for? Get moving! -
Review from Philip T.
Totally awesome!! I was so pumped up for the first of 4 flightlines. I literally screamed out loud the first few seconds speeding down the cable. Then my Red Sox hat flew off my head due to the sheer speed of the ride.
No big deal. A very small casualty to do something so cool on a hot summer afternoon in the desert.
2.5 hours. The guides were great. They were all really fun and funny but safety is the bottom line for them. It didn't bother me at all waiting for them to prep everything. Better than falling 400 ft to your death don't you think?
My wife did get stuck on the third run since she wasn't heavy enough to make it to the end. I posted the photo of her just hanging there. We had a good laugh about it afterwards. The staff was able to bring her to the end no problem. So just make note that it could happen if you're less than 100lbs.
It was also great to see a bunch of Yelp reviews printed and framed in their main lobby. I saw Norm K's on the top right corner.
Tourists! Why don't you stop playing $10 6-5 blackjack and use the money you would blow to do something really fun and actually enjoyable? -
Review from Kevin L.
10/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
What an AWESOME way to spend your birthday!!!
My brothers and I have been coming to Boulder City two or three times every summer since the day we were born (for me, that's 27 years). More likely than not, we hit up Vegas at some point during the trip. This trip was strictly Vegas with some outskirts fun and trying things we've never done before. We found Bootleg Canyon Flightlines when we searched online for cool adventures in Vegas. To our surprise, it was right in Boulder City, a town near and dear to our hearts.
Instead of booking the smart way, we waited until the night before to book our flights. It worked out because we ended up on the 8:00am 'flight'. It hadn't started to warm up much yet so the weather was perfect.
Our guides, John and Matt, were great right off the bat. Their energy got us ready for the day. The Jungle Cruise style jokes started during 'pre-flight' instructions and safety and continued until we were back down the mountain and in the shop (they were hilarious, by the way). After a quick trip up the mountain, we hiked to the first flight deck. The hike was ten minutes at best, and full of amazing views. At the top you can see Vegas clearly, parts of Lake Mead, Boulder City and the bridge over Hoover Dam. We snapped a few pictures from the top while the lines were being readied.
The course is great! You're zipping up to 50mph over the desert landscape. The longest run is close to a half mile, but they all seemed too short to me (I could have zipped all day, wishful thinking).
$150 is a small price to pay for an amazing, unforgettable experience close to Vegas. Join the Frequent Flier club and you'll get discounts and deals. We're definitely coming back, and we're bringing friends!!!
Shout-out to our guides, Matt and John. Thanks for an awesome day! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!Listed in: Health Nut! Food for the mind,…
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Review from Julie A.
7/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
If there was anything that has changed my perspective, it was that fateful day ziplining over Bootleg Canyon. I've never done anything this risky before. I hate rollercoasters, and I hate even more water park slides, so I avoid them. But for some odd reason, the thought of zipping like Batman ("I'm Batman.") in the canyons was much more forgiving.
Now, let me add that there was only 1 cable and the wheely truck thing keeping me from falling to the depths of my death. My very first time ziplining and I'd hover thousands of feet over any kind of (Rough) landing. To give you an idea, there are mountain biking trails in that canyon that are crazy steep and rocky, and are some of the toughest in the country -- Double Black Diamond mountain biking trails. In fact, before you zipline, they make you sign a waiver which excuses the business in case of any accidents like injury, or even worse, death!
They divide the course into 4 separate ziplining routes. You zip down as a pair. The first time I got on scared the heeby-jeebies out of me. But after the first round, I was pumped and ready to take on the rest. The coolest thing about ziplining here was that this was true ziplining. You could control your speed to go hella fast, and you had brakes to slow down if needed. The Fremont ziplines don't even have brakes and you couldn't go faster than 30 mph. At Bootleg, we could reach max speeds of 100 mph! When you're going down, all you feel is the wind rushing past you and the breathtaking view all around you.
At first I was scared to look down, but it's all in the mind. All I had to do was change my perspective: I'm not falling -- I'm FLYING! And the rest was history. I opened my eyes to the magnificent birds-eye-view and witnessed first-hand the beauty of the canyon and mountains around me. I've never felt so free in my life, and it was one of the most liberating things I've done. Definitely worth the $150 but my friend and I got a $15 off discount through the 24/7 mini-mags you can find in any Vegas taxi cab.
Yes, definitely a must-do when visiting Vegas. And you'll feel much more alive afterwards!Listed in: Vegas, Sin Central
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Review from Mo M.
8/2/2011 2 photos
Love Love Love that the winds were too high for my planned second jump off the Stratosphere....forced me to find another high place to vault off - so hopped on over to Bootleg.
The staff was hilarious, and the van ride up was scarier than the actual ziplining. The only snag was the van ride from the strip was late, and leaving to go back was very delayed due to the flights taking longer than usual - we had to pile in and wait for the next set of people to come off the mountain....sweaty and hungry tourists are not pretty.
I'm already planning my next flight during the full moon. -
Review from Grace Y.
9/21/2011
Superb! The staff told stories. Since I like stories, it made the rickety van ride entertaining. I didn't think the desert view would be as promising as some of my east coast mountains; but zipping through much yellow is just as beautiful as zipping through much green.
We were kept properly hydrated at every launch and landing pad, got a tad bit of exercise, made friends, and had buckets full of fun and joy. Just pray for good weather, keep your flippy flops at home, and slather on some sun screen. Go Go Go! Totally worth the trip. -
Review from Dave C.
Las Vegas, NV
12/19/2011
This was a solid experience. The guides are great, friendly, and knowledgeable while providing a memorable trip. Anyone of any age can enjoy this trip and the views are wonderful. You can catch the city and then the vastness of the desert. A must see in Boulder City.
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Review from Jasmine L.
Manhattan, NY
7/9/2011
I can't say enough awesome things about BC Flightlines and the bottom line is if you're in Vegas then this is a must!
Our tour guides - Alex, Kyle and John were really fun guys and made us feel safe the entire time - even my friend who is deathly afraid of heights had a blast.
We opted for the 8 a.m. tour because we didn't want to be baking in the desert sun and it worked out perfect.
As for the experience itself, it's amazing and such a blast - the ziplines are really fast and the scenery is breathtaking - and there's 4 lines in total, so you get to fly through over the desert and mountains a few times :)
This is a definite must if you're visiting Vegas! -
Review from Hannah B.
Lawrenceville, GA
1/16/2011
I don't gamble, and love the outdoors. These zip lines are a great getaway from the Strip, for those looking for adventure!
There are four flight lines, and it takes a few hours to get through. Worth the money. Search for " Bootleg Canyon Zip Line Coupons" on Google, and you will find a 20 percent off coupon. It saved me 30 bucks! Worth the money!
Fun Fact:The guides told us these mountains are the 8th most dangerous in the world for mountain biking. -
Review from Matthew L.
Chicago, IL
11/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great staff, and a lot of fun. Blizzard (their dog) is also really cool.
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Review from Jason S.
Pasadena, CA
9/23/2010
Wow... i can't believe there is stuff to do off of the Vegas strip. This was one of the best experiences of my life! Who could resist zip-lining 60mph thru the canyons 400 ft above ground?
Bert the Conqueror on the travel channel attempted this and screamed like a little bitch. So I decided to shake my cajones and give this place a try. I thought the $149 price was a little high, but it was worth every penny. 360 around, you have beautiful views of Lake Mead, Boulder City, State line and Henderson. The tour guides were frickin awesome. They definitely made the trip worth while. They are funny, smart, witty and know how to have a good time. While you are making your drive and hikes, they give you a little history about the canyons, las vegas and various tid bits. If you have a couple of hours free, I would definitely take the time out to do this. You won't regret it.
The only negative I have about this experience is the time between zip-lines. Because there is such a big group, you have to wait a good 5 to 10 min before you go down the next line. But it's nice time to relax and take pictures of the nice views. -
Review from Brent K.
Honolulu, HI
11/20/2011
Easy to find. Short drive from the strip. Friendly staff. Fun for everyone.
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Review from kristi l.
CA
12/10/2009 1 photo
Summer has come and gone, fall has arrived dropping temperatures into the 30's this week, and the rain and wind are whipping against my windows at the moment; And here I am, bundled from head to toe, knowing that under my shirt is the most horrific wife beater tan *ever.*
E-V-E-R
Wanna see?
It is beyond embarrassing. It won't fade and it's been there since September, when I visited the flightlines.
Thanks a lot Bootlet Canyon. Ugh. Deserts. What, like I was supposed to know that one layer of sun screen wasn't going to do the trick after spending 3 hours ziplining in the sun?
Regardless of the outrageously ugly tan I've got going on, I had a blast at the flightlines. It's definitely not for the faint of heart. And I mean that literally; upon approaching our first 'run' there was a woman having an asthma/pseudo heart attack, in tears, refusing to go through with it.
Great. It was a nice way to complement the, "oh it's not that scary" comment from our tour guides.
Not so scary, my ass; that lady was damn near going to pass out.
The first run is pretty terrifying in a I-have-no-clue-what-to-expect-nor-am-i-sure-I-stil l-wanna-do-this kinda way. Then, when you check yourself for all your body parts at the bottom, you realize "hey...it really isn't so bad after all!"
(Except for the last run...That one's not so "nice." But I'll leave that for you to experience on your own.)
The guides were all incredibly nice! I only remember one name though; Dunks. He was the one hooking us up, telling us when to go, and explaining all the body positions that we would need to take in certain situations.
Not only were Dunks and the other two super nice, but theyre all in remarkably good shape. I had to be rescued mid-canyon TWICE due to unfortunate head winds and one of the guys had to reel me in (while he was in his harness) hand-over-hand, using only his upper body strength
Umm...My bad for eating a big breakfast that morning too.
Since we experienced some crazy winds that day there were some delays with setting up and moving from course to course but our group was full of characters and we all had fun together during the down time.
The guides carried waters for us, took our garbage when we were done, and made sure we were safe.
Next time we're in Vegas we'll have to come back. I heard they do evening tours, head-light and all. The view must be amazing and it's definitely something I'd wanna try!
We also damaged our $1000 HD video camera during our trip but it was totally worth it to get the footage that we did hahaha Only cosmetic damage, so its okay *wink*
Ps. Although damaging the camera was okay, this tan is not. While I gave BCF 5 stars you better believe that it will be changed to 1 star if this outrageous tan doesn't go away in the next few months. It's been prominent on my body since September and having just returned from hawaii, complete with awkward stares at my tan, I am pissed.
It's true, the tan may not be your fault. It's true that it is entirely my fault. However I refuse to blame myself thus it is all your fault. It is your fault the sun was out and it is your fault that it was hot.
Not my fault. You hear me? Yours. All yours. *cries* -
Review from Kari E.
Omaha, NE
4/2/2011
I recommend this experience to anyone who visits Las Vegas! We ziplined back in May, when we were out in vegas for our 5 yr wedding anniversary. As soon as we got to the first line I wasn't so sure i was going to be able to go thru with it. I was in one of the last groups that went. I think I caught my breath half way down the line!!! Our guides were great!!! They joked around with us and made the experience! I had my camera bag on me and during the last line our guide took video or my husband and I as we left at the same time.
It was better than going to dinner and a show. Since i came back home I have been talking nonstop to everyone about the experience. We are going to Vegas again in two weeks for a wedding and plan on ziplining on this trip again!!! -
Review from Diane Y.
Morristown, NJ
6/24/2010 5 photos
This was a great experience and worth driving off The Strip for (or take their shuttle from the Excalibur). If you're going in the summer, I recommend the 9am flight time; anything after that might be too hot.
The van does most of the leg work to get you to the top but there is a bit of "hiking" to do once they dump you out. You also have to carry one piece of equipment with you; an awkward 15 pounds. That could make the hike more difficult than it needed to be but the guides were great about caring mine for me. I guess I make a good damsel in distress.
I don't like roller coasters, but I don't mind the heights so this was a perfect activity for me. The only scary part was the anxiety I gave myself watching the first group go ahead of me. The flights don't feel as fast as they look (which could be a negative point to some, I suppose). The flights are relaxing as you are comfortably strapped in - no stomach dropping feeling at all. Without getting caught up in doing the misnamed positions they make you do, try to take in as much of the scenery as possible.
All four lines were great, though I did get stuck about 25 feet out on the third run. The bonus ride in was a nice addition [one of the guides had to shimmy out and wrangle me back in]. Everyone was right about the staff. The three guides/guys we had (Hudson, Dave, and Kyle) were fantastic. Tip them well.
Well that's my report for now - if I think of something more clever or witty I'll add it on. Check out a few of the photos I added as well. -
Review from Glenda S.
Puyallup, WA
7/30/2011
We wanted to do some bucket list things while in Vegas!. This looked like fun, but weren't sure what to expect. The bus came to pick us up; the driver gave us some history on the way out to the site and was funny. We arrived at the office (in an industrial park and wasn't sure........). There were four of us waiting and signing your waivers! EEK. Then four more people came so our entire group was 8. We were then taken into another room, fitted with a harness and then safety training (they repeated this multiple times and at each launch!) We went for the 7PM trip because we didn't want to bake in the desert during the daytime; we preferred to plunge into the depths of the canyon at night while seeing the stars and the lights of Vegas.
The climb up to the first launch site was a little further than I thought, but the guides didn't rush anybody and allowed short rest periods on the way up and it took about 30 minutes to get up to the top--then we got a scenic view--WOW and so beautiful. The sunset was spectacular. The four runs were so fun, the speed was exilerating and I would do it again and again. I would love to do this early in the morning at sunrise; I would imagine it would be as spectacular!
This is a must do experience. The Fremont line is run by the same company, but not even close to the same experience!
Aaron, Jason, and I'm sorry I can't remember the third person, they were fun and still watching for your safety.
A very liberating and amazing experience. Seeing the stars and soaring in the night was fabulous.
There is no other outdoor activity that I am aware of that is as much fun and so worth the price--2 1/2 hours on non-stop excitement. -
Review from Ryan W.
6/14/2009
This is one of the best half-day experiences I have had near Las Vegas. Not only are the flightlines themselves amazing and fun, the staff and guides are truly fun and friendly people to spend a few hours with. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them, as did my friend who is local to Vegas.
I called in to book my reservation and dealt with Amber on the phone. She was very sweet and acommodating as we changed our minds on the time and date once after the initial booking. She said no problem, which showed us that they are very customer service oriented.
When we went, our guides were Todd, Sean and Dave We spent most of our day with Todd because he was the one who prepared our gear and launched us from the top of each line. Sean and Dave were at the bottom of the line catching us so they stayed rather busy.
When you arrive at the facility on Industrial Road, you go through a quick safety briefing, which includes signing a waiver. There isn't much too the briefing as the process is really quite simple. After that, they load you in the truck for a quick ride up the mountain. In the van, the guides were telling jokes as well as stories about the history of Bootleg Canyon and how it got the name. Very cool.
Once the truck can't go any further, there is a short (20 minute) hike to the very top. On the day we went, it was only about 90 degrees, and they gave us a break at the half way point. Our group had a child as young as 11 with his parent and adults up to middle-age. Everybody was able to handle it without any problem. The guides have bottled water packed for everybody.
At the top, there is a great view. Looking down the lines may seem intimidating for some, but it really didn't bother me or my friend. We opted to go in the first group of four since nobody else volunteered. All I can say is that the ride is really smooth, fast, and fun! There is little vibration on the ride...it is smooth! My friend said the wind was drying his contacts when at full speed, but I didn't have that problem. By the second run, even the most frightened rider at the top of line one was full of confidence and ready to continue.
The guides, who were going down backwards and upside down, said that the speeds we experienced were close to 70MPH. It sure didn't feel that fast, but I am certain it was because one run was half a mile long and only lasted 60 seconds. Keep in mind, you start out going zero.
There are four runs in total. Each run takes about 30 minutes as the lines have to be prepared for each rider. There is quite a process involved in between each ride because they have to reset the brakes, which lessen the impact when you come into the landing station. While waiting, there is plenty of time to take in the views, chat with other guests or joke with the guides.
On the last run, the guides will take your camera and video or snap photos of you coming down the line. I thought that was really nice since most places would just take your photo with THEIR camera and charge you an arm and a leg for one print. Once again, great customer service.
Everybody in our group had fun. I want to go back now and do it at night!!! -
Review from Ted S.
San Francisco, CA
5/31/2011
This is an incredible way to spend the day. I tried the flight lines and they are so much fun. Once you arrive in boulder city an old van takes you up almost to the top of Red and Black Mouintain. The van ride is an adventure in itself believe me. One of the instructors had to sit by the door to prevent it from flying open. At the top their is a short but steep hike to the top of the Mountain. From there it is all fun. You feel like you are flying through the mountains. They are really fast. The heavier you are the faster you go. It feels really good to have the wind blowing in your face while effortlessly floating through a canyon. Some of the lighter girls did not always make it to the end and the instructors would have to go out and get them. It was fun to watch. The staff is loose and fun but professional, the equipment feels top notch and safe. I loved it.
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Review from Marie G.
San Diego, CA
8/25/2009 2 photos
If you're looking for a break from casino hopping and drinking, this is a must! A flightline tour of Bootleg Canyon (located on the side of Boulder City reserved for non-motorized recreation) takes about 3-3 1/2 hours and includes 4 runs and starts with a short hike to the first run.
I felt safe during the entire tour, the guides are super fun and professional and make sure to instruct you on the appropriate body positions during each section of the run (depending on whether more or less speed is needed). The runs take you over local wildlife (moutain bikers), and provide fantastic views of Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City's hills and mountains, the Las Vegas skyline, and Lake Mead. You'll be flying approximately 65 mph on each run, depending on the winds that day.
An absolutely thrilling adventure, I've got to give a shout out to our awesome guides, Brina, Casey, and John for taking such good care of us! Your guides will be happy to take your video cameras or cameras and take pictures of your adventure (with commentary!)! A must do, $149 during the week, $159 on weekends. I will definitely be back for the full moon run! -
Review from Sean C.
San Jose, CA
9/25/2008 2 photos
ZIPLINES GALORE!
What a blast! I got the pleasure of enjoying only the training line while riding bikes at the Interbike Outdoor Demo 2008 for free, and it was 833 feet of pure joy. I would have paid for the full experience after that, but the casinos took all my money. All I can say is that you have to experience this for yourself, and I'm sad that I did not get to take the full ride from the top of the mountain to the bottom.
Go and get experienced! -
Review from Norm K.
1/18/2010 8 photos
Two of us did the flights on October 5, 2008, not too long after the attraction opened. It was wonderful. I have a great fear of heights. I knew what to expect long before I went on the ride. I have hiked twice to the top of Red Mountain, the site of the first, and steepest, flight. I saw this thing as it was being built, and I had no idea what it was. After finding out, I needed to take the plunge.
It was fantastic. I enjoy every bit of it! The staff was wonderful. Except for a few moments of terror before I started, the height thing disappeared. Two seconds down the first flight, I was hooked!
This is a class operation and tons of fun!! -
Review from Joe W.
Rochester, NY
9/27/2009
It was featured on The Great American Road Trip. There is a moderate amount of hiking involved and you need to carry your own trolley (about 10 pounds). There are 4 zip lines included and on each one, 4 people can go at once. The entire experience takes 2-3 hours since they need to reset the runs after each set of 4 people zip. The longest run is almost half a mile. I am afraid of heights but really enjoyed the zip lines.
We would give more than 3 stars, but there was too much down time and not enough 'zip' time.
Be sure to tip your tour guides at the end of the tour (they provide surveys with an envelope when you return to the station). -
Review from Chris M.
Aliso Viejo, CA
8/10/2010 2 photos
Bootleg Canyon is a great place to go out and ride your mountain bike when all of the other bike parks are covered in snow. I give this place a 5 star rating based on the ability to go out and ride great trails during October to late April.
On a clear day, you have views of the Las Vegas skyline!
The ground at Bootleg is not forgiving at all. The ground provides no mercy for mistakes. I would suggest riding your tires at a psi higher than normal to prevent pinch flats.
There are trails for all levels of riders from cross country trails to Ginger. Don't let the name Ginger fool you. This trail is sketchy, steep, loose, and at times there seems to be no rideable line.
This place has everything a downhiller could want. Steep nasty terrain, flowy sections, drops, rock gardens, and a small jump park at the bottom.
During peak hours there is a shuttle that will take you to the top for $5.00. However, I would suggest finding friends with a truck and shuttling for the day. After you get off of the shuttle or the truck, there is still a 10 minute hike a bike to the top's trail head. (Well Greg Minaar did ride his DH bike up but he is who he is, haha)
After a while the hike a bike does start to take a toll but on a good day, one can get in over 10 really fun runs.
I would go in depth to talk about what trails to ride but then I did not find a DH trail there that I would tell you to skip. Ride everything at least once and go from there. -
Review from Karl H.
Atlanta, GA
3/22/2009
This is a must for your next trip to Vegas! Absolutely incredible experience, and the views pretty spectacular too.
This isn't ziplining...it's flightlines, which is different and WAY faster. After a van drops you near the top of the mountain, you'll hike another 20 mins to the top -- then there are 4 flightline runs to the bottom. Each one is really different / intense.
Our guides were hilarious, which honestly, makes it double the fun. I'll do this every time I go to Vegas from now on.
Oh yeah, they have a shuttle that picks up at Excalibur and Bally's 1 hour before you scheduled time.
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Review from Valarie C.
Alexandria, VA
5/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
By far the best part of my Vegas trip. Very safe, very fun, and gets your blood pumping so much more than gambling! A must-do if in the Vegas area!
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Review from Food L.
Los Angeles, CA
6/14/2009
Had a blast! The guides are the coolest group of people, will definitely do this again; felt safe the entire time. They also offer night excursion.
Proceeds from your ticket are donated towards nature conservation in the area. The scenery is beautiful, you can see Lake Mead in the distance, and they have some of the best mountain biking trails nearby (ranked 8th in North America!) -
Review from BETH E.
Beverly Hills, CA
4/7/2009
This is a blast ! its super fast, super high, and breathtaking.
Its not easy, you have to listen , follow instructions and hope for a nice wind. I was one of the people who got stuck in the middle- and yes they came and saved me - and pulled me back in . This was defnitely worth the money, just to be in the beautiful scenery and to get such an adrenalin rush. This is a must do - if you like the outdoors and need to get away from the casinos. If you are afraid of heights at all- this is not for you. -
Review from Tom B.
Levittown, PA
5/21/2011
Amazing experience that will be recommended to all of my friends when they go to Vegas! Top notch crew!! Everything was beyond expectations. Zip lines were crazy fun! Runs were long and fast!! Don't delay ... book this adventure now!
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Review from T. A.
Fremont, CA
10/19/2010
I went here in a group of 12 for my bachelor party and it was worth every penny. We went on a hot late June day and the breeze kept it reasonable. There is no shade anywhere along the route. It was my second time ziplining and this was better than the first on the Big Island in Hawaii. The reason is the lines are longer and you go faster. The only drawback is that you could get stuck on a couple of the lines. Even if you do, just hang there and enjoy the view. The rest of my group were first timers and most were skeptical of spending $134 (10% off for parties of 8 or more) but afterwards no one complained. Everyone loved it. For a possible discount, mention their ad in the http://vegas.com magazine.
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Review from Topher D.
Salem, MA
2/2/2011
What an experience! I've never ziplined before and this was incredible. The views magnificent, the speed very fast and the guides knowledgable and friendly (though apparantly underpaid - tip well!). Safety is a top priority, so do follow directions. The GF was scared but after her 1st flight was hooked and enjoyed the rest of the day. The price seems high, but considering you get roundtrip transport from the Excalibur (they held the bus for us as we were a little late, again great servcie) and an experience like no other in Vegas, totally worth it.
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Review from Lisa W.
Ludington, MI
4/4/2011
What a great experience! Straight from the pick up at Excalibur to being dropped off. The guys were so much fun and very clear. We were fortunate and only had 2 other people in our group.
The four lines were amazing and fun. We loved it! If we go back to Vegas, we would go there again.
