Construction has started as of April 24, and the ziplining tours are slated for an early July opening.
You’ll criss-cross back and forth over Fairmont Creek Canyon and overlook the vast Columbia Valley with spectacular sights of the Purcell Mountains on the opposite side of the valley.
FAIRMONT, BC (PRWEB) May 11, 2017
After nearly a year of planning, Todd Manton and Jay Manton with their ziplining company & the team at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort are excited to announce breaking ground on their newest ziplining operation—Mineral Mountain Ziplines.
“After the overwhelming response to our first zipline in Nelson, Jay and I were looking for an opportunity to expand our business,” says Todd Manton, co-owner and operator of Kokanee Mountain Zipline in Nelson, BC, and now Mineral Mountain Ziplines in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC. “We knew the East Kootenays was a really dynamic region with spectacular scenery.”
Mineral Mountain Ziplines will offer a 1.3-kilometre track home to six different ziplines. The shortest line will be 130 feet and the longest nearly 1,600 feet. During their 2.5-hour zipline journey, guests will have a chance to take in incredible views of the Columbia Valley’s Lake Windermere and Columbia Lake, as well as the valley’s natural Hoodoos.
“It’s one of the only places in Canada where you can zipline below the headwall of a Rocky Mountain,” says Manton. “You’ll criss-cross back and forth over Fairmont Creek Canyon and overlook the vast Columbia Valley with spectacular sights of the Purcell Mountains on the opposite side of the valley.”
As a family-run business with deep roots in the Kootenays, the Mantons—alongside the Resort—are excited about giving guests a chance to explore this corner of the region. During their stay, guests can also take advantage of all the other offerings at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, such as golf, camping, spa services, kayaking and more, in addition to the resort’s renowned natural mineral hot springs.
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort President and CEO Pascal van Dijk says the partnership is a perfect fit for the resort. “This is an activity everyone can enjoy, and it’s a wonderful way to enjoy our resort’s beautiful surroundings in a whole new way.”
Construction has started as of April 24, and the ziplining tours are slated for an early July opening. In the coming weeks, Mineral Mountain will begin to hire for almost 20 positions, including guest services, guides, and van guides.
ABOUT MINERAL MOUNTAIN ZIPLINES & KOKANEE MOUNTAIN ZIPLINE
Based in Nelson, BC, Kokanee Mountain Zipline is the original West Kootenay zipline company, offering six ziplines which reach up to 300 feet off the ground and the chance to zip 2,400 feet on its longest line. Mineral Mountain Ziplines, set to open at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in July 2017, offers a six zipline track set against the breathtaking Rockies and Purcell Mountain.
For more information, please contact:
Todd Manton, Co-owner and Operator
Kokanee Mountain Zipline & Mineral Mountain Ziplines
1-778-214-0444
Todd.Manton[at]mountainzipline[dot]com
http://www.zipkokanee.com
http://www.zipmineral.com
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT
A year-round resort situated in the heart of the BC Rockies in the stunning Columbia Valley. Experience everything we have to offer from 3 stunning golf courses and our legendary natural mineral hot springs to our Natural Springs Spa, RV Resort and much more! Soon to be home to Mineral Mountain Ziplines—the East Kootenays’ newest and most exciting attraction.
For more information, please contact:
Rachel Dick, Marketing Coordinator
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
1-250-345-5990
RDick[at]fhsr[dot]com
https://www.fairmonthotsprings.com