Zip Wire Adventure

29/10/2013 22:31
by The Mind is Willing

Forever Lost has brought this to my attention. I know there are adreneline junkies out there so what do you think? Could this be a OD outing?

The Big Zipper opens at Zip World at the disused Penryhn Quarry, Bethesda
Riders will be as high as 700ft in the air over a lake
Views on a clear day include Snowdonia, Anglesey and the Isle of Man

http://www.zipworld.co.uk/what-to-expect/

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The Mind is Willing 29/10/2013 22:31

Oooh Maggie keep us posted ๐Ÿ™‚

MadMag 25/10/2013 14:41

Whatever is fine with me too!

Jacktherussell 25/10/2013 13:43

Why not do this one day then the via Ferrara thing at Honister the next? Maybe both in one weekend would be a bit much? I'm up for either single days or both the same weekend,whatever.

Maggie 25/10/2013 12:32

Planning to do this with my friend in between Xmas and New Year, all being well so will let you know how it goes! If I like it I'll do it again with you lot.

The Mind is Willing 25/10/2013 11:11

Sorry AH the idea of watching Ruth scream as much as me is too much to resist!

MadMag 24/10/2013 23:31

I can do it twice - if I'm not off on one of my adventures.

KateB 24/10/2013 22:53

I can do either date ๐Ÿ™‚

Pear Drop (Sarah) 24/10/2013 18:58

either date for me ๐Ÿ™‚

Sandy 24/10/2013 18:54

I can do either date ๐Ÿ™‚

The Mind is Willing 24/10/2013 13:02

alpine hiker: oh bum! Mmmm Is 26th goods for any one else?

ruth 24/10/2013 09:29

26th for me๐Ÿ™‚

alpine hiker 24/10/2013 08:44

The 26th clashes with the 3 peaks w/e

Blue John 24/10/2013 00:02

I want to fly too ๐Ÿ™‚

The Mind is Willing 23/10/2013 23:16

19th or 26th April 2014?

Carpe Diem! 13/10/2013 19:56

A Saturday....๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

Carpe Diem! 13/10/2013 19:55

Definitely count me in please TMIW๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹ (hands free, of course๐Ÿ˜‹)

Scout 13/10/2013 19:47

At least 2 pints Deka
I'd like to do this as well please ๐Ÿ™‚

The Mind is Willing 08/10/2013 23:45

MM are you sure? ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

Sandy 08/10/2013 22:10

Sounds brilliant, count me in! ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

MadMag 08/10/2013 20:19

I suppose I can do something tame for a change...

Blueray 08/10/2013 19:40

Count me in too please

davem 08/10/2013 17:46

And me pal.....

The Mind is Willing 08/10/2013 16:26

It's looking like a Saturday in Spring might be a good date then! ๐Ÿ™‚

Blue John 08/10/2013 16:24

Sarah lucky girl you get diagnosed by colleagues, can they do a group diagnosis or is that automatic ๐Ÿ˜‹ Count me in for the ride too, what a way to go ๐Ÿ™‚

ruth 08/10/2013 15:07

ME,ME,ME PLEASE, ME,ME,ME YIPEE๐Ÿ˜€
next year,spring would be good๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

Pear Drop (Sarah) 08/10/2013 13:10

Have just been discussing this at work and I have been expertly diagnosed by highly trained NHS staff as "off my f***ing head".
I guess that's a "yes" from me then.
As soon as possible, before I lose my nerve......
๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

Deka 08/10/2013 10:54

Always wanted to do this.Scout is it alright if I miss out the cake and just have the pint?

The Mind is Willing 08/10/2013 09:38

Who's up for the this then? And when would most people like to do it?

Forever lost 20/05/2013 22:35

Well if it reaches speeds of upto 100mph i would say it went quickly !! lol

The Mind is Willing 20/05/2013 22:33

If you get there before us Johnwalking let us know how it went! ๐Ÿ™‚

MadMag 20/05/2013 20:13

Going to keep an eye out to see if it appears on the Tesco club card deals like the high ropes course, Tree Tops at Betws y Coed.

JW 20/05/2013 11:27

Doing this with the boys in August. I don't have a head for heights, but they love it.

The Mind is Willing 20/05/2013 11:13

The year is getting quite busy now so I may put this up next year or if I can find a window maybe September/October.

MadMag 16/05/2013 20:13

Well I'm well up for this, even if it is ยฃ50 as I've heard mention. I've got a head for heights and am now a proper climber, done over 4 routes on crags already, so bring it on!

The Mind is Willing 16/05/2013 14:32

Don't know if anyone can open this link but I get National geographic on-line and today's edition refers to the zip wire!

http://www.natgeotraveller.co.uk/link/eblast/130516/blog-wales-zip-world.php

The Mind is Willing 10/04/2013 11:48

๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Forever lost 09/04/2013 20:25

Lol you could run a book Love called "The Boot Fund"๐Ÿ™‚

The Mind is Willing 09/04/2013 14:46

Maybe I'll wait for the second wire then!:~๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Scout 08/04/2013 22:08

I'm an Independent reader myself๐Ÿ˜€

TC 08/04/2013 19:46

Well now I've seen the video on the Daily Mail website I don't really need to do this. ๐Ÿ™‚

Blue John 08/04/2013 18:17

Allegedly the bigger you are the faster you zip. They are hoping to put a second wire up so you can race against each other, at the moment you can only race against the local birds of prey if they spot you flying down ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ˜‹

alpine hiker 08/04/2013 08:53

Anyone interested should check out the Daily Mail today it looks fantastic.

MadNad 02/04/2013 19:43

I'll bring vomit bags for the weak hearted, better yet, I can resusitate them if necessary ๐Ÿ˜‰

MadNad 02/04/2013 19:41

I think all of the above just sounds great!๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Morningdawn 02/04/2013 18:57

Oh and I don't like being tipped upside down either ๐Ÿ™‚

Morningdawn 02/04/2013 18:56

Me too BJ, just come back from the park, was made to go on the roundabout,felt sick and nearly fell off it, the see-saw and swing were much more my thing ๐Ÿ˜€

The Mind is Willing 02/04/2013 18:51

๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ then watch out for these forum Chuck! :~๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Blue John 02/04/2013 18:46

I'm ok on nerves & straight line speed but my brain doesnt like being swirled around :~

The Mind is Willing 02/04/2013 16:38

We can have a special outing just for those few Hillmale! ๐Ÿ™‚
If you pack everything all in one invite Scout, it leaves you nothing else to get excited about! :~

Scout 02/04/2013 08:56

How about a total thrill seekers weekend. Start with a day at Alton Towers to warm us up followed by the zipwire and parachute interpersed with lots of cake and a pint at the end for the lads๐Ÿ˜€

ruth 02/04/2013 07:05

Me too please๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

Little Miss Sunshine (Max) 02/04/2013 00:31

Oooh yes please.... lets ALSO have a midweek Alton Towers adventure - Oblivion here we come ๐Ÿ™‚

Scout 01/04/2013 23:41

How about zipwire first, cake for lunch [for the benefit of Miss Babs who does have a legitimate point about the cake] parachute jump in the afternoon and pub crawl at night. Have I catered for everyone there?

The Mind is Willing 01/04/2013 21:29

Some of us did a tandem junp just to freak ourselves out. Let me tell you - it worked for me!!!!!

The Mind is Willing 01/04/2013 21:28

Some of the girls were thinking a day out at Alton Towers might be just as much fun and more cost effective!

MadNad 01/04/2013 16:54

I did a tandem parachute jump for charity one year to the day today and it wasn't an April's fool prank, let me tell you. I jumped from 10,000ft and I am definitely up for this one too! I'm in ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

Ally & Dave 28/03/2013 20:39

Count me in๐Ÿ™‚

Peregrina 27/03/2013 13:01

I had a go at this during my recent visit to my daughter in Canada. We did this at Whistler mountain. I'm also one of those people who tries not to say no to trying new things and I'm proud of myself that I managed to do all 5 zips. Even though I did chicken out of doing the final one upside down! Everyone else did! But I won't be joining you at Zip World any time soon.

Morningdawn 25/03/2013 20:15

Oh I've missed it,will iPlayer it later

Mitch 25/03/2013 19:26

yes i have just seen it also, awesome

Blue John 25/03/2013 19:24

I just caught up with it, it doesnt seem as scary as I thought it would be ๐Ÿ™‚

Ladyeliza (Liz) 25/03/2013 19:23

It was on tonight John about 10 minutes ago. ๐Ÿ™‚

Blue John 25/03/2013 19:17

Which night was it on? Must catch up with it on iplayer?

BustaGut (Grant) 25/03/2013 16:58

I'll wait at the bottom and mind the cake ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

Ultreia (Jo & Alan) 25/03/2013 15:35

Count me in๐Ÿ˜€

Scout 24/03/2013 22:38

How about going along it upside down Minty? ๐Ÿ˜€

The Mind is Willing 24/03/2013 20:47

Oh you can be sure Minty will die big if I have anything to do with it!! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ
Screaming's a natural reaction but if I'm going head first I can always look down! I hope they supply safety goggles! :~๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Morningdawn 24/03/2013 20:05

You can go 1st then Hillmale, test the line, if you survive I will go next ๐Ÿ˜€

JW 24/03/2013 18:34

This looks great..would be up for it. Might take my boys on way back from the lakes at Easter.

The Mind is Willing 24/03/2013 17:37

๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ Scout I hope I'm now to old for that error!๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ฎ but I'm sure you wouldn't be without them now.
That a girl MD ๐Ÿ˜€
If I have to check baggage allowance BJ I might as well give up now!๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Blue John 24/03/2013 17:16

I could well be up for this but flying so low I'll have to check my baggage allowance ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

Morningdawn 24/03/2013 17:09

What the hell, Scary, but think I may be talking myself into. Oh noooooo ๐Ÿ™‚

Scout 24/03/2013 15:55

Hmmmm. Not saying "no" has got me in trouble before now (and four children) ๐Ÿ˜€

The Mind is Willing 24/03/2013 15:51

MD finding myself single after such a long time when I joined this site my mantra was to try not to say No (which is always my first reaction!) :~. It has made me some lovely friends and given me some memories I would never have experienced. Yes it's been scary and some I will never repeat (in a million years!! ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ) but all have made me thankful to be me! I'm not even sure I could do this but I'll certainly think it over! ๐Ÿ˜€

Morningdawn 24/03/2013 15:25

TMW, I know you are right and advice I received from my 8 year old granddaughter a few weeks ago when out playing 'come on Grandma just conquer your fears' Will be my new motto from now on, who knows may join you ๐Ÿ™‚

The Mind is Willing 24/03/2013 12:42

MD life is for living outside your comfort zone! ๐Ÿ™‚ Just think of the stories you could tell afterwards!
Surely you're not a wuss BJ? I thought you Guys would be well up for this? :~๐Ÿ˜€

Morningdawn 23/03/2013 22:18

I've had a little practice on a zip wire last week at the local park, my two little Granddaughters made me have a turn, he-he, was great fun, but not sure about being horizontal on one going 80 miles per hour โ˜น

davem 23/03/2013 22:12

I'm in !!!!!

Scout 23/03/2013 20:15

I think I was just called a heffalump by Minty. I shall sulk๐Ÿ˜€

Little Miss Sunshine (Max) 23/03/2013 19:27

Wow this sounds AMAZING - no choice but to look down ha!!!! ๐Ÿ˜€ โ€œThe zip line will be spectacular,โ€ he said. โ€œRiders will be in a horizontal position on a hang gliding harness, travelling around 80mph โ€“ the last quarter of a mile is uphill: thatโ€™s how long it will take to slow down. Itโ€™s also an amazing location โ€“ on a clear day you can see the Isle of Man and the whole of Anglesey.โ€ ๐Ÿ˜€

MadMag 23/03/2013 18:12

The longer and higher the better formeeeeee!

Little Miss Sunshine (Max) 23/03/2013 17:16

Count me in ๐Ÿ˜€

Scout 23/03/2013 13:32

Golly - I'll be coming at a heck of a rate - are you sure he won't drop me, or even worse, just miss๐Ÿ˜€

Blue John 23/03/2013 11:32

Minty will catch you.......๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

Scout 23/03/2013 10:13

I would love to do this. What could be more exciting that hurtling at breakneck speed through the air above a massive drop.
How do you stop at the other end?

Forever lost 23/03/2013 08:41

I only mentioned it to TMiW as it was on my facebook page and i know shes awannabe action girl ๐Ÿ™‚and these kind of activities are always best done in a group to support one another to get over any last mimute nerves and YES i can see some on here having a go but alass it won't be ME ๐Ÿ™‚sorry

Blue John 22/03/2013 22:14

You get to practice on the Little Zipper first ๐Ÿ˜‰

Ladyeliza (Liz) 22/03/2013 21:23

100mph.!!! erm.. I don't think so, not for me ๐Ÿ˜€

ruth 22/03/2013 20:23

Ok when are we doing this then count me in. Did one in nz a few years back its great fun๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ˜ˆ:~

BustaGut (Grant) 22/03/2013 20:10

there's a video on the BBC website........it's a long way down!!!

Blue John 22/03/2013 19:59

The guy who was trying to get the Honister one through planning was killed in a helicopter crash, that would have been on the same site as the Via Ferrata up Fleetwith Pike โ˜น

Blue John 22/03/2013 19:40

You go first & we will follow ๐Ÿ™‚