Snow King – Treetop Adventure

The Snow King Treetop Adventure is an aerial obstacle course on Snow King Mountain. Seven courses range from kid-friendly to advanced; obstacles include zip lines, suspended bridges, scrambling nets, swinging logs, and an aerial skateboard. Harnesses and a continuous safety line keep you clipped throughout. Summer-only, lift-served from the Rafferty Lift after check-in at the Mountain Sports Center. The right fit is families with kids 7+ wanting a real physical challenge in the pines, or active adults looking for a multi-hour outdoor obstacle session. The wrong fit is anyone with a fear of heights, anyone outside the weight or reach requirements, or anyone wanting a passive scenic ride.

Snow King Treetop Adventure: Ropes Course & Zipline Activities

Sign the online liability waiver before you arrive (saves time at check-in). Check in at the Mountain Sports Center next to Snow King Hotel at least 30 minutes before your scheduled start. Get fitted with harness and helmet, do the safety briefing, take the Rafferty Lift to the course start. Once on the course you progress at your own pace through the seven courses, choosing your own difficulty level. Each course has multiple obstacles, and harder courses require completion of easier ones first.

Course progression and skill levels

Seven courses by difficulty: kid-friendly opening lines (the first courses) up through advanced lines (greens and reds further into the system). The kid-focused early courses work well for ages 7+ within the height and reach requirements. Adults and stronger kids can complete the easier courses in a quick warm-up and spend most of their time on the advanced lines. Plan 2 to 3 hours for a full session if you want to work through the harder courses; an hour if you only do the easier lines.

Requirements and timing

Age 7+ minimum, 35-120 pounds for kids, with a minimum reach of 4'7" for safety equipment fit. Advanced courses have higher minimums; confirm at booking. Summer season (late spring through early fall), with possible mid-week closures (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) early or late in the season. Weather-based cancellations offer rescheduling or refunds.

What to plan around

Three honest tradeoffs. First, this is a real physical activity; expect to be tired afterwards. Plan a low-energy evening if you do a full session. Second, weight and reach requirements are strict for safety; do not promise the activity to a kid without confirming they meet specs. Third, weather closes operations more often than you'd think; lightning, heavy rain, or high winds shut the course down.

Word to the wise

For families with mixed ages or abilities, plan for the strongest member to do the advanced courses while everyone else does the easier lines together; meet up between course sets. The harness and clipping system is continuous, so it is hard to mismatch pace within a single course but easy across courses.

Worth it?

For active families and anyone wanting a multi-hour outdoor obstacle session in the pines above Jackson, the Treetop Adventure is one of the most physically engaging summer activities at the Snow King base. Plan around weather, do the waiver and check-in early, and bring water.

FAQ

What's the age and size minimum?

Age 7, 35-120 pounds, minimum reach 4'7". Advanced courses have higher minimums.

How long does a session take?

About 2-3 hours for full progression through harder courses; about an hour for kid-focused courses only.

What if I'm scared of heights?

The harness and continuous-safety system keeps you clipped, but the courses are genuinely up in the trees. If heights make you panic, this is not the right activity; consider the bouldering park or mini golf instead.

What if it rains during my session?

The operation pauses for lightning and heavy rain. Refund and rescheduling policies vary; confirm at booking.