Alpine Coaster to Open at Gunstock

mcdude · 05-16-2016, 07:59 AM

As many of you may have heard, we are currently in the process of building a mountain coaster! The loading area will be behind the Adaptive building. The coaster will operate year round and be a welcome addition to our lengthy attraction list here at Gunstock Mountain Resort. We are aiming to have it up and running by July 2016.
The coaster will consist of two helixes and five bridges. There will be 40 cars with anti-collision systems built in. The track consists of 53 individual concrete footings that must be placed within a one inch tolerance on the X and Y axis in their strategic locations. Using current GPS technology, we can pinpoint exact locations up to a half an inch! …

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/newsx...attraction-706

Winnisquamer · 05-16-2016, 08:09 AM

Most importantly, what will Gunstock be charging to ride this attraction, the overall length of said attraction, and top speed? And yes I read the article but that doesn't mean I believe the facts. I also heard the project was delayed for July, is this true?

mcdude · 05-16-2016, 08:23 AM

I thought I read $12 per ride.

thatguyonline · 05-16-2016, 09:29 AM

This sounds like a lot of fun. I think $12 per ride is a very fair price for two helixes and five bridges. I'd pay $15 if it had a loop de loop.

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ishoot308 · 05-16-2016, 09:31 AM

I think this will be a great addition to Gunstock and the area!!

Dan

hd333 · 05-16-2016, 11:10 AM

I think this is a positive for Gunstock.

What kid camping there won't want to take a ride on this thing. Easier sell than the zipline which kids my be afraid of.

Quite a bit of mountains have coasters of done sort now a days.

Let's hope they give season pass holders a deal on rides.

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Outdoorsman · 05-16-2016, 06:22 PM

Very interesting story and great news for the region. I have been on the Alpine Slide many times and love it.

Out of curiosity, OP, do you know how this ride gets cleared during the winter months so people can ride it? I have an image of a train engine "nose" plowing the track to clear it

Also, how does the track not heave/shift when this is a concern? "which consists of 53 individual concrete footings that had to be placed within a one inch tolerance on the X and Y axis in their strategic locations."

mcdude · 05-17-2016, 05:13 AM

Us "old-timers" may remember the alpine slide that was at Gunstock back in the 80s (?)

secondcurve · 05-17-2016, 11:58 AM

Having collision control on the Gunstock ride is a big deal. The ride at Attitash is downright dangerous without it.

Jersey Ed · 05-18-2016, 08:11 PM

When our family camped at Gunstock many years ago, we used to ride that old slide every time we were up there. Get in your sled and ride to the bottom. I don't remember brakes or steering on them, but they sure were a fun ride.

Winopt · 05-18-2016, 09:56 PM

Hooray for Gunstock and those with the wisdom to make the investments they have made. Gunstock has become very popular with my family and is a quality addition to the Lakes Region! This new ride looks awesome.

mcdude · 05-27-2016, 06:50 AM

Watch progress on the coaster on their live webcam

http://www.gunstock.com/discover/webcam/

mcdude · 08-12-2016, 07:33 AM

The coaster FINALLY opens tomorrow, Saturday, the 13th.

http://www.gunstock.com/summer/disco...ntain-coaster/

SIKSUKR · 08-12-2016, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcdude

The coaster FINALLY opens tomorrow, Saturday, the 13th.

http://www.gunstock.com/summer/disco...ntain-coaster/

Wow, thats a long ride at over 4000 ft long and six minutes.

8gv · 08-12-2016, 12:43 PM

I fly an airplane and ride a dirt bike.

Alpine Coaster?

NOPE!

05-16-2016, 07:59 AM	#1
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Alpine Coaster to Open at Gunstock As many of you may have heard, we are currently in the process of building a mountain coaster! The loading area will be behind the Adaptive building. The coaster will operate year round and be a welcome addition to our lengthy attraction list here at Gunstock Mountain Resort. We are aiming to have it up and running by July 2016. The coaster will consist of two helixes and five bridges. There will be 40 cars with anti-collision systems built in. The track consists of 53 individual concrete footings that must be placed within a one inch tolerance on the X and Y axis in their strategic locations. Using current GPS technology, we can pinpoint exact locations up to a half an inch! … http://www.laconiadailysun.com/newsx...attraction-706 __________________

05-16-2016, 08:23 AM	#3
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	I thought I read $12 per ride. __________________

05-16-2016, 09:31 AM	#5
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,281 Thanks: 2,401 Thanked 5,290 Times in 2,061 Posts	Sounds Like Fun! I think this will be a great addition to Gunstock and the area!! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

05-16-2016, 11:10 AM	#6
hd333 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 143 Thanks: 16 Thanked 48 Times in 29 Posts	Alpine Coaster to Open at Gunstock I think this is a positive for Gunstock. What kid camping there won't want to take a ride on this thing. Easier sell than the zipline which kids my be afraid of. Quite a bit of mountains have coasters of done sort now a days. Let's hope they give season pass holders a deal on rides. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-17-2016, 05:13 AM	#8
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Us "old-timers" may remember the alpine slide that was at Gunstock back in the 80s (?) __________________

05-16-2016, 08:09 AM	#2
Winnisquamer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Winnisquam Posts: 408 Thanks: 72 Thanked 115 Times in 73 Posts	Most importantly, what will Gunstock be charging to ride this attraction, the overall length of said attraction, and top speed? And yes I read the article but that doesn't mean I believe the facts. I also heard the project was delayed for July, is this true?

05-16-2016, 09:29 AM	#4
thatguyonline Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This sounds like a lot of fun. I think $12 per ride is a very fair price for two helixes and five bridges. I'd pay $15 if it had a loop de loop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-16-2016, 06:22 PM	#7
Outdoorsman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 836 Thanks: 116 Thanked 210 Times in 132 Posts	Very interesting story and great news for the region. I have been on the Alpine Slide many times and love it. Out of curiosity, OP, do you know how this ride gets cleared during the winter months so people can ride it? I have an image of a train engine "nose" plowing the track to clear it Also, how does the track not heave/shift when this is a concern? "which consists of 53 individual concrete footings that had to be placed within a one inch tolerance on the X and Y axis in their strategic locations."

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05-17-2016, 11:58 AM	#9
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,118 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	Collision Control Having collision control on the Gunstock ride is a big deal. The ride at Attitash is downright dangerous without it.

05-18-2016, 08:11 PM	#10
Jersey Ed Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 24 Thanks: 231 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	When our family camped at Gunstock many years ago, we used to ride that old slide every time we were up there. Get in your sled and ride to the bottom. I don't remember brakes or steering on them, but they sure were a fun ride.

05-18-2016, 09:56 PM	#11
Winopt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 100 Thanks: 76 Thanked 50 Times in 19 Posts	Gunstock is awesome! Hooray for Gunstock and those with the wisdom to make the investments they have made. Gunstock has become very popular with my family and is a quality addition to the Lakes Region! This new ride looks awesome.

05-27-2016, 06:50 AM	#12
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Watch progress on the coaster on their live webcam http://www.gunstock.com/discover/webcam/ __________________

08-12-2016, 07:33 AM	#13
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	The coaster FINALLY opens tomorrow, Saturday, the 13th. http://www.gunstock.com/summer/disco...ntain-coaster/ __________________

08-12-2016, 12:43 PM	#15
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,107 Thanks: 64 Thanked 747 Times in 481 Posts	I fly an airplane and ride a dirt bike. Alpine Coaster? NOPE!