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More Than a Zipline: How CLIMB Works Keana Farms Connects You to Oahu’s Culture and Land

The North Shore of O’ahu is saturated with rich Polynesian history, vibrant culture, and a sense of community unlike any other place. CLIMB Works Keana Farms calls O’ahu home, and our zipline tours are more than just a thrilling experience; they’re an opportunity to celebrate and preserve the land and immerse our guests in Hawaiian culture. Our goal is to spread aloha with every person that zips with us, and we hope that each guest leaves with a newfound sense of respect and appreciation for the land. Here’s a few ways that we connect each of our tours with Oahu’s abundant culture and history.

Witness a Fully-Functioning Farm From a New Perspective

CLIMB Works Keana Farms is located on a fully-operational, 450 acre farm that produces over a million pounds of produce every year. Throughout the zipline tour, you’ll see crops like Vietnamese curry leaf, papayas, taro, apple bananas, ti leaf, cherry tomatoes, and more. The majority of these crops stay on the island, keeping the practice of self sustainability that the native Hawaiians once had. When available, samples of the farm’s produce are stationed throughout the course for visitors to try. As you zip over the farm, take a moment to appreciate the farmers that work long hours every day to sustain the people of O’ahu.

Learn All About Hawaiian History and Culture

Our zipline tours are structured to be not only a fun and exciting experience, but an opportunity to educate visitors about Hawaii’s rich history. Our guides are knowledgeable in Hawaiian history and are happy to answer any questions that may come up during the tour. Located throughout the course are a number of different plaques that explain important facts about the land, such as the ahupua’a system, which is the traditional Hawaiian system of land division that runs from the mountain to the sea. There’s also information about the native Hawaiian language, the origin of the Shaka, and important people in Hawaii’s history. After your tour, you’ll have gained so much knowledge about O’ahu and its incredible history.

CLIMB Works Keana Farms is committed to preserving and appreciating Hawaiian culture in every way possible. Our goal is to ensure that everyone who zips with us will leave with a newfound understanding and respect for the land and people. If you’re looking for an exciting and educational experience on the North Shore, book a tour today at CLIMB Works Keana Farms!

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Is Ziplining in Gatlinburg Safe? How CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains Keeps You Secure

Ziplining in Gatlinburg is one of the most thrilling ways to experience the Great Smoky Mountains’ incredible scenery, but it’s natural to wonder, “Is ziplining safe?” The short answer is yes, absolutely, especially when you choose CLIMB Works. CLIMB Works is the area’s top-rated zipline experience, and for a good reason. Known for its state-of-the-art braking system, professional and knowledgeable guides, and top-notch equipment, CLIMB Works prides itself on being the safest zipline experience in the Gatlinburg area without sacrificing fun. Here are some of the ways the CLIMB Works prioritizes safety throughout the two hour experience.

Every tour is accompanied by three trained guides

At no point during your tour will you be expected to attach or detach your own equipment. Each tour group will have three guides assigned to the tour; two Receiver guides and one Sender guide. Your Receivers will be responsible for utilizing the braking system to bring you to a stop and disconnecting your equipment from the line after your zips. Your Sender will safely hook you up to the lines and let you know when you are good to zip. Our experienced guides will ensure that you are properly attached to the course at all times throughout your tour.

All equipment is industry-recognized and regularly maintained

At CLIMB Works, safety begins long before you begin your zipline experience. All of the gear, including the harnesses, helmets, and trolleys are inspected before every tour. This goes for the on-course equipment as well, including the zipline cables, braking systems, safety tethers, and carabiners. Any equipment that shows signs of wear is promptly either fixed or retired. Every morning, guides perform a safety inspection by zipping through the course and thoroughly checking all equipment. In addition to daily safety inspections, a certified third-party inspector for Tennessee inspects the course annually, ensuring that all equipment is up to the safety standards of the industry.

Every tour starts with a comprehensive safety briefing

Prior to beginning your zipline tour, your guides will go over a thorough safety briefing with the group. They will give you all the information you need to stay safe and secure throughout the experience, including describing the equipment being used and what you can do to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the experience. Because your guides are with you during all parts of the tour, they are prepared to answer any and all questions that you may have about safety on course.

Overall, CLIMB Works prioritizes safety while ensuring that the thrill isn’t sacrificed. Between our experienced guides, top-notch equipment, regular maintenance, and thorough safety protocols, CLIMB Works tops the list of safe and exciting zipline tours in the Gatlinburg area. So, if you’re ready for the adventure of a lifetime, book a tour today!

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The Best Time to Zipline in the Fall

There is nothing quite like fall in the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s known for its breathtaking vibrant foliage, and there is no better way to experience this beauty than soaring through the trees on a zipline. Between mid-September and early November, the mountains transform from lush green peaks to vivid gold, orange, and red hues as far as the eyes can see. While these beautiful fall colors are visible for many weeks, the change in color is staggered, making a waterfall-like effect of color that cascades down the mountain gradually throughout the season.

Why the Smokies are the Perfect Fall Destination

The Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park in the United States, and for a good reason. It is the most biodiverse national park in the park system– home to over 100 species of trees –which is one of the main reasons why the Smokies’ fall foliage is so spectacular. The wide range of tree species gives the Smokies a variety of colors and textures that shift throughout the season at different times. Because of this gradual change, fall in the Smoky Mountains seems to last longer compared to other parts of the country. Instead of a quick burst of color, the Smokies offer these breathtaking views for weeks that begin at the top of the mountain and slowly trickle down. Because of this elongated season, there is much more flexibility in planning their trips, making it an ideal destination for visitors from a variety of places and ways of life.

The Science Behind the Season

So, what gives the Smoky Mountains their colors? To put it simply, the leaves are green for the majority of the year because of chlorophyll, which is used during photosynthesis to absorb energy from sunlight and nourish the trees. As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, the trees begin to slow their food production, which leads to a breakdown of chlorophyll in the leaves. With less chlorophyll to create the green pigmentation, the reds, oranges, and yellows start to emerge, creating the fall colors that we know and love.

The timing that the leaves change colors changes depending on the species and elevation. Trees in higher elevations tend to adopt their fall colors sooner because of the difference in temperature and sunlight. This is why there’s a staggered transition of colors that begin at the top of the mountain (the highest elevation) and slowly moves down.

When is the Best Time to Zipline for Peak Fall Colors?

While you’ll get a stunning view of the fall colors anytime between September and November, you can plan your tour to experience the park once all of the trees have undergone their transformation. The peak week for autumn colors in the Smokies is typically the last week of October through the first week of November. This is when the majority of trees across all elevations have changed colors. Don’t worry if this doesn’t fit your schedule, though. You’ll still have incredible views of the mountains and their fall colors throughout the entire season.

Final Thoughts

Ziplining with CLIMB Works is not only a thrilling, adrenaline-pumping experience, but also an opportunity to witness the beauty of the park firsthand. You’ll soar over the trees with 360 views of the rolling mountains decorated in their fall colors, giving you the absolute best way to see the Smoky Mountains in their gorgeous fall state.

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