In my never-ending quest to try new things, I can now check "zip lining" off the list. Inspired, I must admit, by a recent episode of "Expedition Impossible", We set out to have our breath taken away and live on the dangerous side.
If you've never zip lined before, an excellent (and inexpensive) way to experience four zips in under an hour is at Berkshire East in Western MA. But if you are adventure seekers like us, you may walk away wanting more.
Turns out, the intro "base camp tour" left much to be desired. At 30 feet above the ground and reaching speeds of around 15 mph, (I was a bit slower due to weight) we were hoping for faster, longer experiences. More rush, more heart-pounding suspense. But, now that we know not to "pencil" or "starfish" we think we'll try it again...perhaps across some raging rapids in Spain this Fall.
