Every summer our family visits Adventure Ridge in Vail, and every year I hope it will return to what it once was. Unfortunately, each summer has been more disappointing than the last. The biggest issue is the value. We paid around $200 per child, yet the price never seems to be adjusted when major attractions are closed or unavailable. The ropes course hasn't reopened since 2020, but it's still standing there, slowly deteriorating. The summer tubing hill has been reduced to just two lanes, while the rest is simply a dirt mound. The adult zip line is now closed as well. Year after year, there seem to be fewer attractions, yet the admission price continues to increase. Adventure Ridge used to be a highlight of our Vail vacations. Now it feels like you're paying premium prices for a much smaller experience. If you're considering visiting, keep your expectations low, because the pricing certainly won't be. read more

Our family spent $365 for two adults to ride the Gondola and two kids to participate in only three available activities on mountain. The only activities available to them were the trampoline, climbing wall, and mountain coaster--which is now limited to just three rides. Given that there were no lines during our visit and staff were literally sitting around, it felt unreasonable to restrict the coaster, especially given the amount of closed activities. Adding to the frustration, the rides that were not open were not clearly marked on their website or at the ticket counter, leaving families with far fewer options than advertised or communicated at the time of purchase. Unlike other resorts, Vail charges $64 per person for a ride that is operating regardless of ridership. Combined with the limited activities and lack of transparency, this left us feeling that we received little value for an extremely high price. Not worth the exorbitant price tag. read more

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Wow I had a fun day thanks to the other winter activities here besides skiing and snowboarding! It's a bummer I couldn't go snowboarding because I recently injured my knee, but thank goodness they had other stuff there in the mountains that I could do while my husband and cousins were on the slopes. When I went, it was $89 for tubing and the alpine coaster. I can't recall how many times I went down the coaster, nonstop until I got tired of it. It was very fun and had a decent speed too! When I went, the crowd was small so I barely had to wait for my turn. The tubing was super fun. I love how you could have more than one person on the same tube. They also had a conveyor belt to take you up which saved some time and energy for more sliding haha. I love these facilities! read more

Very overpriced for very few activities for older teens/young adults. There were only two options for older people so it was extremely expensive for tubing and the mountain coaster. The food was very expensive cafeteria food. Waste of money! I would never recommend this to anyone. Find another fun family activity for the price. read more

07.14 I selected 3 activities for my son (tubing, zip line and rock climbing) my daughter only wanted to get on the zip line and rock climbing. It came to about 95 for both. I think we lucked out on this day, there was not a lot of people. Barely stood in line for any of the activities. They both had 3 passes zip lining. My son did tubing 2x and they had a blast rock climbing. We're on different walls for a good hour. They didn't want to leave but I was getting a headache from the sun and altitude. It was only 72 degrees but by 2pm the sun was so intense I was miserable. Don't forget bug spay, I got bit around my ankles, even though I was wearing long pants. Those opportunistic suckers will get you wherever they can. read more

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The $94 package is a rip-off! We bought it at the bottom of the mountain only they don't tell you that the zip line is closed and NOT included in the price But it clearly says all over the place that it WAS included. There are definitely other fun activities. The views are incredible and the workers are all friendly. read more

Adventure Ridge - It's shows here that the adult zip line is included - there is NOTHING posted that says it was extra, not even the employees said so - Sledding Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Awesome experience for kids during the summer months, zip lining, rock climbing and tubing are amount the many activities kids can enjoy. On Friday's at five they have a live band which is a nice perk for the adults along with cold beer ! Five stars !!! read more

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I only did the tubing at Adventure Ridge, and if you don't do anything else, do this because it's cheap ($32/hour) and hella fun. I went down the hill 4 times. It was scary, VERY SCARY, but it was so much FUN! I thought I would hit the wall many times, but I never did. I always stopped in just the right spot. But I did notice that if you were a bigger person, you were more likely to hit the back wall and a smaller person was more likely not to make it to the end and have to carry his/her tube the rest of the way. The guys who shoot you down the hill are soooooooo nice! I really wish I could remember their names so that I could give them a personal shout out. The main reason this review is not 5 stars is because the hike up the hill from the tubing area is a killer. I was doing extensive cardio 4-5 days a week prior to this trip and I had to stop at least 4 times on the way up. I know a lot of that has to do with adjusting to the altitude change, but it's something to keep in mind. Also, the photo machines weren't working, so I didn't get a photo of myself shooting down the hill. *sad face* When I visit Vail again (and I WILL), I will definitely have this on my list of things to do. If only to get the photo! LOL read more

Whether it's in the summer or the dead of winter, this spot on the top of the mountain is great entertainment. Take the gondola from Lionshead up to the top and in the winter you'll find one of the most hi-tech, over-the-top tubing experiences. There's a freakin' magic carpet/ people mover that's built overlooking the runs. And it's covered! The runs are straight down and fast. Kids all ages will love it. There's also ski bikes and ski mobiles available for those willing to pay a pretty penny. Summertime is gorgeous and there's lots for kids to do like trampoline/ bungee jumping, pony rides, and sand boxes for them to play in. The sandbox is one of the few free things of course :) But sunset in the summer or fall up on Adventure Ridge is gorgeous and you can get a pitcher of beer and sit outside and listen to live music. Lots of families and kids meeting each other to play. Very cool. read more

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Horribly overpriced. They don't tell you that on top of the $84 ticket you have to pay another $45 just to get to the top. $130 for tubing? Yikes. It would be one thing if the tubing were an unbelievable experience but it's just o.k. It's worth $30 - not $130. read more

My wife and I had a great time here while on our honeymoon! The tubing was soooo much fun and definitely worth the wait and price. After tubing, we went on the snowshoe hike with our adventure guide, Hailey, who was awesome! She knew everything about the trails and wildlife and was able to tailor our trip to our preference. She was very knowledgeable and accommodating and we had an amazing time! And did I mention the guided hike was free? read more

I always find it hard to be the only person writing a damning review, but here it is. You know that scene in "Rollerball" where the guests at the party go outside and shoot a flame-throwing gun at a row of trees, set them on fire, and laugh and roar with great delight? I'm not saying the whole American culture hasn't reached that point, but Adventure Ridge and Vail, to some extent, feel like the ground-zero of that prescient social commentary to me. We visited Vail in August. Though it might seem like Adventure Ridge is de rigueur, it's a complete tourist trap and I would not recommend it to anyone I like without serious reservations. How a town with the stratospheric wealth of Vail can justify reaming tourists up the ass for the kind of crap at the top of the gondola is beyond me. I'm sure they take better care of their pedigreed dogs than of the lowly out-of-towners. To get to the top by gondola cost 30 bucks per person (or was it more?) and once at the top, everything had a charge attached to it. Not only that, but the one thing our crew def wanted to do--the zip line--had another charge and we'd have to wait another hour to get on. It was not a crowded day. The zip line also looked about as long as a micro-penis, so really how thrilling could it be? I notice most of the reviewers didn't find the charges to be too high, but to me, considering how clunky everything was run, to the crappy food and atmosphere, I'd rather spend my money on something more pleasant. I'm sure it's great for skiing and tubing in the winter, but I'd take my cheddar elsewhere. Adventure Ridge did not impress me and I'd rather stick to trails and hikes which are accessible without all the expense of the gondola and other crap all over the top of the mountain. It's really quite hideous and you can find great views elsewhere. This is the Rockies and you are smack dab in the middle of them, so do your homework and find a better venue. I do have to say that the tiny nature yurt was okay, but I can see where Vail's priorities really are. Rather than having something well-funded, spectacular, educational, and free, they've made this an after-thought. Sad. If you do go, take your own snacks. They charged 3 bucks for a tiny bag of Lay's and I think they tried to charge me 2.75 for ONE APPLE. Screw this place. read more

We were here on August 4, 2021 and the lines were very long. The activities for the little children (under"54) took between an hour and a half and two hours. The workers for the zip line work college kids who obviously did not give a crap at all about their job or working in a timely manner with small children. They worked at a snails pace even looking around and yawning when they could've been working quicker and allowing more kids on the zip line at a time. Parents were discussing on the sidelines how frustrating this was and several families left and went home. Lack of management to get these kids to work efficiently. I would not recommend coming up to adventure Ridge as you pay a premium to get a pass to ride all the rides and then your disappointed children stand in line for hours and they get to ride a total of three or four rides the whole day. However the guy at the rock wall was awesome with the kids. read more

Overpriced but you were the one who came to Vail in the first place so suck it up. $90 for the Adventure Pass to do almost everything for the whole day. Not many lines except where noted below. Staff was extremely friendly. TIP: buy the $15 food add on for $10. A meal and a drink is about $15 and was really decent. I wish we had bought the pass. Alpine coaster was a lot of fun. We had to wait 15-20 minutes as it was very popular but there were tame chipmunks running around to entertain the kids. They actually let us pet them! Bungee trampoline was a short line that took FOREVER to get through and my kids didn't like it that much. Tubing was pretty cool. The tubes have a plastic bottom and you go down the mountain on a sheet of AstroTurf. Scary. Zip line wait was 45 minutes so we skipped it. The ropes course was our favorite. It was difficult and fun and scary all in one. We spent two hours there. Winner! We skipped the other things. We had to leave an hour early when they closed it down for lightning. We were about done by then. Apparently lightning shuts it down for a half hour or so unless it's a giant storm. It was close to closing so they sent everyone down. Also, it's open Sundays now. read more

Adventure Ridge tubing is the worst experience I've ever had tubing. They neglect to mention that you have to buy a $45 lift ticket to get to the tubing hill, in addition to the $50 cost for 3 runs on the tubing hill itself. They also neglect to mention during "orientation" that if you don't lift up your butt during the second half of the slope you will suffer severe injury. read more

So much fun up here! The kids had a blast zip lining and hiking, etc. Restaurants and food options are good also. We took the gondola up on a whim and were glad we did! Hope to return in winter! read more

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Ridiculous. We paid $700 for a family of 5, only to find out after that a ropes course was closed, the tubing was closed, and the zip line costs an extra 20 per person!! When we asked for a partial refund or to let us go on the activities when opened, we were told NO. Absurd. read more

Too expensive for what it is. Lines are too long. Staff is poorly trained and seem disinterested. For the same price, you can go to Disneyland. The view is obviously beautiful, but you are better off taking a hike with your kids. And the coaster breaks down all the time. read more

This late-afternoon funtime spot at the top of Vail's Lionshead gondola rocks -- especially in the winter. It may be more focused on young families, but I still love the ice-tubing, skating & the bar! read more

A must do at Vail if you're there with friends or family! We went at night with a big group and had races down the chutes. Fun to tube by yourself or holding onto multiple tubes. An hour is perfect. But don't forget to bring goggles and a beanie! :) grab a drink at bistro fourteen after too! read more

What a blast for all ages...ski all day and tube at night!! just taking the gondola ride up is a blast!!

We bought the full adventure pass and made a day of adventure. There are so many items to try and all of the staff members were helpful and patient. We went on a Saturday and the only line we waited in was for the zip line, but even that was only 30 minutes. Try it all - zip lines, rope courses, tubing, bungee trampoline, Alpine racer - it is all fun!!! read more

We came here last summer and had a blast. It was expensive but I bought a package, which allowed for unlimited passes for certain activities (ie. the coaster) and my kids were occupied ALL day. I knew that all of the activities from last year were not open, with the exception of the coaster. I figured my kids would could ride it for hours and not get bored, so I thought it would be worth it to go up, even just for the coaster. There were five of us, 2 adults and 3 kids. I was dumbfounded, despite the kid ride free with an adult thing, that our lift tickets and coaster ticket cost us $250! One coaster ride cost $30 / person and there were no packages or unlimited options. We even had to pay for my daughter's coaster ticket even though she is too small to ride alone and rode with my husband. Shame on you, Vail & Associates. You can get away with being ridiculously expensive for skiing and during non-COVID times and when you have all your normal summer activities, but I was disgusted by the price gouging on this one. read more

I have friends coming to town from Dallas and wanted to take them to Adventure Ridge. The website doesn't have a lot of information. It says the zip line is 1200ft long, but it's really 7 separate zip lines. I called twice yesterday and was transferred around Vail Resorts offices for 10 minutes before giving up. Today I drove into Vail Village to ask a ticket office my questions. The girl said she had no information or brochures but gave me a phone number to call. This amount of work it takes to ask 3-5 questions about Adventure Ridge is ridiculous. As a local, I will be sharing my bad experience with other locals and my visiting friends and I will find another fun way to enjoy Vail and spend our money. What a disappointment for a company that says they pride themselves on hospitality and "the experience of a lifetime". read more

Wow! Worth every penny. Come and get your fun!! First off this is great for all ages, adults included. My three year old and five year old were so excited to get to wear a harness. So many activities that are normally off limits for little kids, but not here!! My three year old had a blast on the zip line and loved the obstacle course that was off the ground. From the tubes to the big trampolines they have never been so thrilled and included in fun! My older kids (12 &14), myself, and hubby LOVED the obstacle courses, zip lines, tubes, and the roller coaster. Lunch was great (BBQ) and was very reasonable. In my opinion we all had a better time here than any Disney Park. The views are breathtaking. The confidence my kids got from the obstacle courses warmed my heart. The staff are all amazing! Hello! Don't miss this! read more

Such a terrible experience. To start off, it's my 18th birthday today and my family wanted me to have an amazing experience here in vail with them since I've never been here and it's obviously my special day. We went up the gondola and it was all fine and my little brother and I went to go to the summer coaster because it looked like the summer coaster we went to when we were in Austria. Anyways, we buy two tickets each to go on this coaster and we are very excited and ready to go. When we went up to the coaster, we got our wristbands scanned by this guy in an orange shirt with a grey sweatshirt over it. He asked us if we have ever done this before and we told him we went to the longest summer coaster in Austria before but we haven't been to this specific one. He gave us a smirk and already looked confused and just told us how it works and this was already strange enough but we didn't think anything of it. Then my little brother and I were getting on separate carts and when I got on mine, the same guy who scanned our wristbands told me to put on my seatbelt. I tried pulling it and it wouldn't work and so he told me to try again and I tried again and it felt like it was maybe tangled up. Then he made a comment, "where are you from?" And I told him germany and he replied with, "so you guys must not have seatbelts in Germany?" Smiling. This wasn't funny at all and I felt this is more rude than anything and I just told him we actually do but it wasn't working and he just sent us off. Then we went on the coaster it was all fine and we went for round two. We went through the line and my brother and I got on separate carts again. He accidentally put the seatbelt in the wrong lock and the same guy made another stupid comment saying, "oh you guys are from germany right? There must be no seatbelts in Germany since you guys don't know how to use them." And I told him, " well actually we do have seatbelts so I don't know what you're talking about." Then he replied with, "then you guys must not use them. Seems like you don't know how to use them." This was it. Such a rude worker with the biggest attitude. He was being so rude to not only my 12 year old brother but also me. We were trying to have a good time and just enjoy ourselves but he really ruined the entire vibe and made this experience just horrible for all of us. To that guy in the grey sweatshirt, maybe this business isn't for you since you clearly don't know how to talk to people. Horrible horrible experience and wouldn't even suggest going on the coaster if he's working there. Making fun of our country is not funny. Lot of people with certain attitudes working throughout the sections. Would rethink twice about paying the amount you're paying to deal with these people. Thank you. read more