Alpine Coaster Resource Center

Planning a first alpine slide or mountain coaster? These guides cover slide vs coaster, how the brake works, how fast it feels, kids in the same cart, clothes, cost, and rain. You sit. You are not on a zip cable. Search a ZIP when you are ready to find an operator.

Looking for a harness on a cable instead? See the Zipline Resource Center.

Quick Facts

• Experience needed: none
• Typical duration: 5–15 minutes per ride
• Best for: families and first-timers
• Minimum height: operator specific
• Fear level: lower than most roller coasters
• You control a brake. This is gravity on a track, not a loop.

Start Here

1. Alpine Slide vs Alpine Coaster
2. Is an Alpine Coaster Scary?
3. Can Anyone Ride an Alpine Coaster?
4. How Much Does an Alpine Coaster Cost?

Beginner Fundamentals

• What Does an Alpine Coaster Feel Like?
• How Fast Do Alpine Coasters Go?
• Alpine Coaster vs Zipline

Getting Started

• What to Wear on an Alpine Coaster
• Common First-Time Alpine Coaster Questions
• Can Two People Ride Together?

Safety and Planning

• Is an Alpine Coaster Safe?
• Do Alpine Coasters Run in the Rain?
• Alpine Coasters With Kids

Destinations

• Where to Ride an Alpine Coaster in the United States