Breathtaker Alpine Coaster
Zipping along an elevated track through the forest above Elk Camp, the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster will add a little adrenaline to your summer vacation. As part of the multi-feature Lost Forest, the 7- to 9-minute thrill ride gives guests a unique way to experience the mountain.
Summer 2024 Operating Dates
Open: Daily: June 21–Sept. 2; Weekends (Fri.–Sun.) Sept. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
Close: Sept. 29
The Breathtaker is open from 10:30am to 4:00pm during normal Elk Camp Gondola hours, and during the special Snowmass Sunset Tuesday at the adjacent Elk Camp Restaurant. For an unforgettable keepsake of your coaster ride, ask an attendant for a video card and purchase a Revl video from the kiosk inside the Elk Camp Restaurant
Planning Information
- Guests must sign waiver prior to riding the coaster
- Every guest must present their own ticket for each ride
- Ride will take between 7 and 9 minutes to complete
- Riders will travel through over a mile of forest on an elevated track at speeds up to 28 mph (45 kph)
- Track features curves, turns and hairpin turns
- Riders are solely responsible for both monitoring the speed of their sled and to control their braking in order to maintain safe distances between sleds
- Please review our Lost Forest Rules & Regulations before purchasing admission
Rules & Requirements
Breathtaker Alpine Coaster Rules
Health Requirements
Driver and Passenger Requirements
Cancellation Policy
Completely unused Lost Forest Base, or Sightseeing tickets are refundable. Lost Forest Canopy, Treeline, and Sunset Tuesday Tickets require 48-hour cancellation notice. No refunds due to weather if operations remain open. No partial refunds.
Completely unused Lost Forest Base, or Sightseeing tickets are refundable. Lost Forest Canopy, Treeline, and Sunset Tuesday Tickets require 48-hour cancellation notice. No refunds due to weather if operations remain open. No partial refunds.
