Breathtaker Alpine Coaster
For winter thrills off the slopes, look no further than the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster. Riders will wind their way through over a mile of forest on an elevated track at speeds of up to 28mph.
Located adjacent to the Elk Camp Restaurant, riders and passengers will be able to experience the thrilling ride during the day and during special Ullr Nights.
Reservations are required. Buy online, call 866-857-8769 or purchase in person at any ticket office. Winter activities are weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. Click here to view our activities status. Winter activities tickets are non-transferable.
Pro Tip: Coaster may sell out and close early, to ensure the best experience please arrive no later than 1:00pm. Partially used tickets are nonrefundable.
Daily Operations
Dates: Weekends: Nov. 28 - Dec. 1, Dec. 6-8, 13-15
Daily: December 20 - April 1
Weekends: April 4-6, 11-13, 18-20
Hours: 11am - 3:30pm*
*Times are subject to change and may close early due to capacity
Coaster Ticket Pricing
Buy Now| Details | Price | |
| Coaster Only | Unlimited Coaster all day. Valid during daytime operations only on specified date. | $66 |
| Tubing Only | Unlimited Tubing all day. Valid during daytime operations only. Not available on Ullr Nights. | $54 |
| Coaster + Tubing Combo | Unlimited Tubing and Coaster rides. Includes gondola access. | $78 |
| Coaster + Tubing + Ullr Night | Unlimited Tubing and Coaster access during specified Ullr Night. Includes gondola access on designated night. | $76 |
*Coaster times are subject to change and may close early due to capacity.
Guest Requirements
Passenger Requirements
Driver Requirements
Health Requirements
Coaster Rules
Breathtaker Alpine Coaster FAQ
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Snowmass' Newest Thrill
The Breathtaker covers over a mile of terrain mid-mountain at Snowmass, zooming through the trees at speeds of up to 28 mph.
Easy Rider
Learning how to operator the Breathtaker's coaster cars is easy. See the age, height and weight requirements below for details.
Need for Speed
You are in control of the Breathtaker the entire time. Ease up on the brakes and let it fly through the curves.
Ullr Nights Fun
Experience a completely different thrill: ride the Breathtaker at night during Ullr Nights celebrations.
Planning Information
- Guests who have not yet signed a waiver should do so online or when they arrive at the Elk Camp Gondola Ticket Office to complete one prior to loading the gondola to Elk Camp
- Guests must present ticket to access the coaster 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 up to speeds of 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