"A forest-bound alpine coaster that lets riders control their speed for either adrenaline-pumping runs (up to roughly 28 mph) or leisurely, scenic descents through snowy trees." - Perri Ormont Blumberg
Perri Ormont Blumberg
Perri Ormont Blumberg is a New York City-born-and-based writer. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, Travel + Leisure, Rolling Stone, and more.
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We had so much fun riding this coaster! We've done one in Helen, GA and this one was longer and faster, plus you get the bonus of riding the gondola up the mountain beforehand. My kids all loved it!
Aiyla Zaidi
Google
Free Gondola rides on Tuesday nights!! Unlimited pass for alpine coaster starts at around $57, single ride $35ish so unlimited pass pays for itself in two rides. My family and I rode this thing about 10 times in a row and easily could’ve done more. Definitely a lot of fun for kids and adults! a MUST DO in Aspen/Snowmass
A R
Google
This Alpine Coaster is probably the coolest summer ride at Snowmass. Once you buy a pass for the day, you are free to ride the coaster as many times as you want. Every other place that we've ever ridden Alpine Coasters at charged by the ride, so this was nice. You also get access to the rock wall and a scenic lift ride with your day pass.
Sindhu Swaroop
Google
Nice coaster but Aspen is too commercial the tickets are insanely priced. We paid $37 for the coaster. Did not like the commercial vibe. The coaster was fun but you get better views and prices on the Mustang mountain coaster in Estes Park
adriana deutsch-schumer
Google
My first ever alpine coaster, at 60 years old but I did it, well organized, cool experience
Alexander De Ridder
Google
Very safe and so much fun! The kids love it 😻 but the adults secretly love it more 😜
There is a secret safety mechanism that ensures you will never go over 25 mph, and there is an actual metal clasp that ensures you can never fly out on the bottom of each sleigh.
My only caution is the same as if you are on any roller coaster: it can put a bit of stress on your lower back. Make sure you spend some time in the hot tub if you have a sensitive back!
Josue Devarie
Google
Lots of fun! It gets pretty fast, but you can brake and control the speed if you prefer a slower ride. Looked amazing with the trees covered in snow. A small advice: if you get sick from roller coasters easily, and plan to ride it thrice in a matter of minutes like I did, take some Bonine, Dramamine or similar. Enjoy.
Naomi Brown
Google
Hold on to your seat because this ride is Exhilarating, thrilling, has amazing views and is fun and exciting!