With another year behind us, we like to look back at the things we learned.
We learned that the road we made was not built for our 10-passenger van. Even though it was a great way to scare even the bravest of mothers, we made the switch to the more versatile and sleek Polaris, or as we like to call it: golf cart on steroids.
We learned that dogs are good for business. Bear is by far the most well known of all the CLIMB Works’ staff. And without him, how would we be able to find the top of the mountain?
We learned that zipping in the rain is a ton of fun IF you have goggles. Sorry to those of you who zipped without eye protection the first few months we were open. You are tougher than a stale Milk Dud at the movies. Consider everyone inspired.
And last but not least, we learned that cell phones and cameras that fall to the ground from 100 feet up sometimes don’t break. Who knew?
We learned many more things – some trivial, others were life changing. Either way we want to be able to look at 2011 and see progress as a company. We want to be able to say we overcame challenges, learned new things, inspired others and ourselves, and followed our own mission statement: Challenge. Learn. Inspire. Master. Believe.
What did you learn in 2011? What challenges did you overcome? What inspired you? We would love to hear. Leave us a comment and you might motivate others in the process.
Until next time.
Challenge. Learn. Inspire. Master. Believe.
…Always C.L.I.M.B.


I learned in 2011 that C.L.I.M.B works is definitely a place we will visit when we are vacationing in gatlinburg! My husband and I Ziplined with climbworks in October when we were on our honeymoon up there! At first I was scared but as soon as I completed the first line adrenaline took over and it was an awesome adventure! The two guides we had were fantastic! I now recommend climbworks to all my friends! I can’t wait until the next time we are able to experience it again! I definitely give you all five stars!!!
Another great year at CLIMB Works. I was honored to be able to visit you guys two times this past year. Often imitated, never duplicated! I look forward to many more great canopy tours with CLIMB Works in the years to come! Thanks!
Really enjoyed my visit this past summer. Look forward to visiting again in 2012.
Ziplining with you guys was definitely a highlight of 2011! I cannot wait to go back!!
So glad ya’ll were able to fit us in while we were are on vacation. Was definitely the highlight of our trip. We will be back!!!!!!
C.L.I.M.B.Works is a place I hope to visit again someday after my 70-something mother decided the one thing she wanted to do on our 2011 vaca was zipline. I am very glad I chose the right place for her!
I learned that memorizing what CLIMB stands for pays off at the end of a zip trip;)
CLIMB works was the greatest things I’ve ever done on vacation. Can’t wait to go back and do it again.
Was one fantastic ride. Can not wait to go back.
My hubby and I visited in 2011 for our 10 year anniversary. We had a blast!
My husband & visited in December and we had a blast! We will be visiting CLIMB Works on all of our return visits to Gatlinburg. I challenged myself & thanks to you guys I overcame my fear of heights & had a blast! Zipling with you all was AWESOME!
My husband Mike and I just returned from a weekend in Gatlinburg and did the ziplines here at Climbworks!! We had such a good time and can’t wait to bring our family back!! Thomas and Jesse, you made our time there alot of fun and We will be spreading the word to all our friends!! Keep up the good work and we will see yall soon!! Pet Bear for us!!
My son and I zip-lined with CLIMB Works this past October. Absolutely no better way to see the beautiful fall foliage than a canopy tour. It was our first zip-line adventure, but it won’t be our last. You guys ROCK!
I surprised my husband on his birthday by coming to Climb Works and ziplining. He is a adrenaline junkey and I am scared of heights, but was bound determined to do this! The first line I closed my eyes and went for it…forgetting to watch the instructor and “butterfly”. Asked if I could stop and not go on. But Reed, who is awesome, talked me into continuing…boy am I glad I did! We are coming back in a month and bringing our kids…Your staff made the difference! Thanks and see you SOON
My Daughter and I had a GREAT time with this Zip line last week. The two instructors, Ryan and Kevin, were Great also with our group.
Looking foward to doing it again in 2013.
Robert/Alexis Garrett
I was surprised by some friends with the gift of a zipline tour with your outfit in October 2011. What a FANTASTIC experience!! As someone who’s used to evergreen forests (I’m from WA state), this was the best way ever to enjoy natural, Tennessee beauty. There’s no doubt that the next trip I take to TN will include a zipline tour! Keep up the amazing work!
Best regards from one tree-hugger to another
Cassie