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Summit Plummet - What may look like a normal ski jump from below is actually the world's tallest and fastest water slide. At 500 feet long and 120 feet high, guests travel down it at speeds exceeding 60 miles per hour. Will you face the challenge? I did, and I can tell you, it is a rush! Must be 48" to ride. |
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Teamboat Springs - One of the best family rides, Teamboat Springs (anyone every heard of Steamboat Springs?) is a 1200 foot long white water raft adventure. Families can twist, turn, and spin all the way down. |
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Toboggan Racer - Race against your family, friends, or even complete strangers on this eight lane raceway. You may catch the snowy scenery as you descend the mountain. |
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Downhill Double Dipper - On these twin tube racing slides, you can race your friends down at speeds up to 25 miles per hour. Must be 48" to ride. |
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Snow Stormers - Ride a toboggan down one of these three flume slides through slalom gates from the top to the bottom of the mountain. |
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Runoff Rapids - Ride a tube down one of three twisting and turning slides. Two of these slides are open and one is enclosed. |
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Chair Lift - Hey, instead of walking back to the top of Mt. Gushmore, why note take the chair lift? Ride a chair lift "with skis" to the top of the mountain. The only bad thing is the line you have to wait in. |
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Tike's Peak - Just for the little ones, this short version of Mt. Gushmore includes slides, climb on critters, and pools for them to swim in. Must be under 48" to play. |
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Melt-Away-Bay - Blizzard Beach's wave pool (much smaller than the one at Typhoon Lagoon) is continuously replenished by the melting snow from the mountain. Swim around or relax on a raft. |
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Cross Country Creek - Relax in this slow moving creek and soak up some rays as you encircle and then go through mt. Gushmore. Beware, the ice is melting inside of the mountain and when it hits you, it is freezing cold! |
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Ski Patrol Training Camp - This area, designed for the pre-teen crown, features tube slides and other activities to offer them a good time. |
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Slusher Gusher - A quick moving "humped" water slide that speeds down the mountain. Must be 48" to ride. |
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Rock Climbing on Mt. Gushmore - Yes, you can even climb the melting snow peak of Mt. Gushmore. The better news is that all climbing gear and brief instructions are included with the price of admission. Must be 9 years old to climb. |
