The First Flyer originated in the USA where it is known as a Zip Rider.

The First Flyer gives four people the chance to simultaneously yet independently glide through the air on a length of cable about 800 metres long, at speeds of up to 84km/h.

In effect the construction is four parallel Tyroliennes, which link the starting and finishing platforms without supporting masts. Guests sit in a special harness which is very similar to that used for paragliding. The harness is attached to a safe roller mechanism.

The First Flyer is suitable for people of all ages: The dream of swishing through the air becomes reality with the First Flyer; particularly as the high speed and maximum height of 45 metres above ground create a high-flying feeling!

This kind of facility is currently found only in the USA (Park City, Snowbird, Utah Olympic Park, Icy Strait Point, Wildcat and Heavenly Valley) and in Siberia (Krasnojarsk). The facility at Grindelwald-First is the first of its kind in Europe.

Key data
Ride time: approx. 45 seconds
Length: 765m
Max height above ground: 45m
Max. speed: 84km/h
Minimum weight: 35 kg
Maximum weight: 125 kg

Operating times
Summer: 16 May – 25 October 2009, from 10.00 to 17.00 h
Winter Ski Season 2010, from 12.00 h to 16.00 h

Prices
Grindelwald – First (incl. First Flyer)
Adults CHF 57
Adults with GA or Half-fare Card CHF 41
Children CHF 34

Grindelwald – First and Schreckfeld – Grindelwald (incl. First Flyer)
Adults CHF 75
Adults with GA or. Half-fare Card CHF 50
Children CHF 43

Sunset – Ticket*
Grindelwald – First and Schreckfeld – Grindelwald (incl. First Flyer)
Adults CHF 64
Adults with GA or Half-fare Card CHF 44
Children CHF 37

First Flyer ride only
Adults CHF 25
Children CHF 18

Information
With Half-fare Card and GA: reductions apply to travel with Grindelwald-First aerial cableway only.