SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Feel the Rush!" The thrill of urban ziplining is returning July 1st to downtown San Francisco at the lively Justin Herman Plaza at Embarcadero Center. Fun seekers will be enticed to thrill their senses by ziplining 750 feet over the entire plaza.
Ziptrek Ecotours, based in Whistler, Canada, has partnered with San Francisco Recreation and Parks to bring this marvel back to the city. Last spring, the extremely successful event was set up for 10 days in the same location but, for 2011, the public can enjoy the ride for the entire summer, with plans to be in operation until October.
Many San Franciscans will remember the sights and sounds witnessed last year – and, those who experienced it first hand, know just how unique and amazing urban ziplining truly is. No longer part of a corporate-sponsored tourism event, the operation will run in a more traditional manner where guests will pay a fee for the experience. Pricing is set at $29 for all riders wanting to take part.
Scheduled to run 7 days a week, from 11 AM – 7 PM, the attraction is sure to garner significant interest from a wide array of customers. Perfect for virtually all ages - families and adventure seekers alike will be able to experience the thrill of ziplining in an urban environment.
Perfectly situated at the end of Market Street, across from the Ferry Terminal, the location can easily be reached by Bay Area public transport, including: BART, Muni, ferry, cable car, or the F-Line streetcar. Parking is also available.
Tourists and locals alike are invited to participate in one of San Francisco's most unique experiences of the year, and bound to create some lasting memories.
ABOUT ZIPTEK ECOTOURS: Ziptrek Ecotours is a global leader in zipline based, adventure ecotourism. Ziptrek's flagship location in Whistler, Canada first brought prominence to ziplining in North America and a second world class location in Queenstown, New Zealand is now setting the standard for zipline based tours in the southern hemisphere. These two landmark locales and other high profile projects including ziplines in downtown Vancouver, Canada as a feature attraction of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games have established Ziptrek Ecotours as a preeminent name in the adventure tourism industry. To learn more visit www.ziptrek.com
For further information:
Warrick Hubbard
Director of Marketing, Ziptrek Ecotours
E-mail: warrick@ziptrek.com
Phone: 1.604.902.1177
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The following pictures are available for download:
| [Image] | Zipping Across the Plaza |
| [Image] | Launch Pad View |