As riders learn the names of ancient trees and watch a stream meander through the mountains, wind rushes past their ears. That’s because they are following two guides along courses set by an overhead belay zip line—only stopping to traverse a swinging suspension bridge or rappel down toward the forest floor. ArborTrek Canopy Adventures immerses outdoor lovers in the natural landscape of northern Vermont's Green Mountains, leading participants along state-of-the-art challenge courses while educating them about the land.

The trained, certified staff of zip line guides is versed in wilderness rescue and first aid as well as ecology, geology, and the local histories of areas such as Vermont’s Green Mountains. On each tour, two guides lead groups across interconnected zip lines, aerial bridges, rappelling walls, and other challenge elements. All the while, they follow a path that reveals facts about local history and ecology, such as which trees are native and what eggs forest rangers hatched from. ArborTrek’s builders design each course to work with the environment, and they minimize their environmental impact by consulting with local foresters, wildlife experts, and engineers.

ArborTrek Canopy Adventures is located at Smugglers' Notch Resort, ten minutes from Stowe Mountain Lodge. Visitors can bookend their adventure experience with an array of outdoor activities, from hiking and mountain biking to swimming and canoeing.