ziplining
Suspended cable ride
Ziplining is the recreational activity of riding a suspended cable from a higher point to a lower one, typically harnessed to a pulley that rolls along the line.
It originated as a practical means of traversing difficult terrain but has become popular as an adventure sport and tourist attraction, often set up in forests, over canyons, or at resorts.
We went ziplining through the jungle canopy on our vacation.
Straps controlling an animal
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- pulleyGrooved wheel for rope
- trolleyWheeled cart or railcar
- helmetProtective head covering
carabiner · platform · launchpad · brake · gloves · rigging · anchor · clip
Move with effortless continuity
descent · momentum · swift · wind · flying · sailing · swooping · freefall
Overhead protective covering
- treetopsUppermost forest branches
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- elevationHeight above reference point
gorge · canyon · panorama · overlook · vertigo · acrophobia · cliff · precipice
Conservation-minded nature tourism
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- guideLeader or instruction book
- resortPlace for getaways
- destinationIntended arrival point
vacation · attraction · activity · rainforest · jungle · Costa Rica · scenic · wildlife
Emergency response hormone
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- rushQuick sudden movement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
fear · courage · anticipation · nervousness · jitters · euphoria · buzz · scream
harness
Straps controlling an animal
helmet · carabiner · platform · launchpad · brake · gloves · rigging · anchor · clip · strap
glide
Move with effortless continuity
velocity · descent · momentum · swift · wind · flying · sailing · swooping · freefall · coasting
canopy
Overhead protective covering
- treetopsUppermost forest branches
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
elevation · gorge · canyon · panorama · overlook · vertigo · acrophobia · cliff · precipice · skyline
ecotourism
Conservation-minded nature tourism
destination · vacation · attraction · activity · rainforest · jungle · Costa Rica · scenic · wildlife · nature
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- rushQuick sudden movement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
heart-pounding · fear · courage · anticipation · nervousness · jitters · euphoria · buzz · scream · breathtaking
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
- thrillsroller coasters, thrill, adrenaline, skydiving, bungee jump
- outdoor activitieshiking, kayak rental, biking, camping, camping trip
- ski resortsVail, Park City, Jackson Hole, Chamonix, St. Moritz
zipliningclimbing
Ascending by physical effort
rock climbing · ascending · mountaineering · bouldering · scaling
zipliningmeditation
Focused attention practice
sunbathing · picnicking · birdwatching · fishing · yoga
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