New mountain coaster set for Revelstoke resort in 2016

Designed to simulate the thrill of downhill mountain biking, the coaster can reach speeds of up to 42km/hr.

A Brandauer mono-rail mountain coaster in Europe. — Photo courtesy RMR and Brandauer

There is a new adventure ride coming to Revelstoke Mountain Resort next season. "We are thrilled to be expanding summer operations for 2016 with the addition of North America’s first Brandauer Mountain Coaster," stated Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) in a press release. "Starting at Revelation Lodge, the unique single-track coaster will travel 1.4 km and drop 279 vertical metres while speeding through ski runs, glades, and a tunnel before ending in the resort village next to the Revelation Gondola base."

The new mountain coaster will undoubtedly become the cornerstone of the resort's summer marketing efforts. Unlike the more common dual-rail mountain coasters, the Brandauer design features a mono-rail which is built close to the ground and simulates the thrill of downhill mountain biking as it travels at speeds up to 42 km/hr.  The European designed Brandauer mountain coaster brand is the established leader globally with 35 coasters in 11 countries.

Construction on the coaster is slated to be completed in spring 2016, bringing an exciting addition to summer operations. — Photo courtesy RMR and Brandauer

The mountain coaster promises to be an exciting addition to RMR's current lineup of summer activities which includes breakfast and sightseeing via the Revelation Gondola and Heli Adven­tures with Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing.

Construction will be completed in spring 2016 and the coaster will be operational for the resort's next summer season.