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Crystal Coaster

Alpine coaster in the United States
Crystal Coaster
Crystal Coaster in 2012
Crystal Mountain
Location Thompsonville, Michigan, USA
Coordinates 44°31′22″N 85°59′36″W / 44.522651°N 85.993269°W / 44.522651; -85.993269
Status Operating since 2008
Rider height 52 inch unaccompanied
Statistics
Manufacturer Alpine Slide, LLC
Type Bobsled - Twin
Length 1600 feet

Crystal Coaster is a twin bobsled alpine coaster located at the Crystal Mountain resort in Thompsonville, Michigan, USA.

History

Crystal Coaster opened as a twin-tracked alpine coaster in 2008.[1][2]

At one point, the second track was removed. In 2024, Crystal Coaster reopened as a twin-tracked ride.[3]

Design

Crystal Coaster was manufactured by Alpine Slide, LLC and uses their "Augie" sleds. Each track is 1,600 feet long and made from fibreglass. The track does not form a complete loop. The station is located at the highest point of the ride and is accessed via a chairlift. Riders disembark at the lowest point.[3][4]

Images

References

  1. "Ride Crystal's new alpine slide". The Grand Rapids Press. 2008-06-15. p. 105. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  2. "Down the Crystal Coaster". Detroit Free Press. 2008-08-31. p. 81. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Gmiter, Tanda (2024-05-24). "Crystal Mountain to open new double-track Alpine Slide for summer". mlive. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  4. "Crystal Mountain Announces $10 Million Expansion". Retrieved 2024-12-26.