Rick Rice tests out the zip line on Darren Danielson’s property outside of Duluth, Minn. When the Danielson family decided to build a zip line on the property, they thought big – and high. After ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A while back, my son and I started talking about building a zip line in the backyard.

A variety of companies sell zip line kits and the equipment to install them. Installation requires tools to anchor the line and to adjust the tension. The key is getting the cable tight. Sleadd's ...

After gliding through the treetops on a cable at a park in the Adirondacks, Holly Swanson wondered if she could replicate the fun in her parents' backyard. Turns out it was easy, she said. After a ...