New zip line to go through treetops at South Tahoe this summer

The Silver Rush, a new 4,159-foot long zip line opening this summer at Heavenly's Epic Discovery, will take users from tree-to-tree at speeds up to 40 miles per hour. Overlooking the Carson Valley, Silver Rush is comprised of five segmented zip lines; the final of which flies guests over the waters of East Peak Lake.

Once the ride is completed, guests enjoy a scenic ATV ride back to the top of the Gondola. It is a three-hour long experience.

“We are excited to be in our second season of operation with Epic Discovery,” said Pete Sonntag, Tahoe region senior vice president and chief operating officer for Heavenly Mountain Resort. “The Silver Rush Zip Line is going to make an incredible addition to our summer activities and we are looking forward to another great summer season.”

Epic Discovery gives guests the chance to immerse themselves in activities that provide big-time thrills while enjoying some of the world’s most awe-inspiring scenery of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada peaks. Guests are invited to challenge themselves physically, explore, ‘learn through play’ amidst Heavenly’s unique mountain environment, and ultimately, create lifelong memories.

With activities ranging from the Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster, multiple zip lines and ropes courses, to rock climbing, hiking and educational components, there is interactive outdoor activity for all ages and ability levels at Epic Discovery.

Offered at Heavenly Mountain Resort and Vail Mountain, and debuting this summer at Breckenridge, Vail Resorts’ Epic Discovery experiences represent leading innovations for summer recreation in the mountains, and collaborative partnership with the U.S. Forest Service through the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act.

“We wanted to partner with the U.S. Forest Service to create an experience that’s truly unique,” added Hans Vollrath, senior director of summer business for Vail Resorts. “Epic Discovery offers guests an authentic connection to Heavenly’s beautiful mountain environment by balancing fun, experiential activities and education.”

Epic Discovery will complement the eco-discovery experiences across the mountain with educational content. Subsequently, Vail Resorts will utilize its new “1% For The Forest” program to contribute one percent of all summer lift ticket and activity revenue to The Nature Conservancy, a leading non-profit conservation organization, for forest restoration projects on national forest lands.

Sightseeing at Heavenly Mountain Resort will open Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-29. On June 16 the Blue Streak Zip Line, Granite Peak Climbing Wall, Hot Shot Zip Line, Red Tail Zip Line and Black Bear Ropes Course will all open for the summer season.

June 24 features the opening of Silver Rush, our new East Peak Zip Line Tour, where guests can experience breathtaking views of the Carson Valley and East Peak Lake. On July 1, all activities will be open and available to purchase online such as the Ultimate Adventure Pass and Little Explorer Pass for the Skyway Zip Line Tour, Tubing and Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster, Bear Cub Ropes Course and Boulder Cove Ropes Course.

Visit skiheavenly.com here for more information on Epic Discovery hours of operation, ticket options and pricing.