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All Summer Attractions will be open for the May Long Weekend, May 17-20, 2013. Weather and conditions permitting. Check the Mountain Conditions Page for the most up to date information.
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Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster
Another downhill thrill
Note: The Ridge Runner will be closed Friday, May 17th for standard maintenance. It will reopen on Saturday, May 18th with spring hours.
Thrill-seekers rejoice! Ontario’s first mountain coaster offers an exciting downhill adventure at Blue Mountain. The coaster will take riders on an exhilarating trip through the escarpment’s varied terrain and thrilling glades for over a kilometre downhill. The driver takes control of their own speed travelling down the track with access to a manual brake, providing speeds of up to 42 km/h. Take a scenic ride down the mountain to enjoy views of Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment, your trip will be one to remember! Blue Mountain lodging guests also receive discounted tickets!
» What is the Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster?
» Who can participate?
» How much does it cost?
» When is it open?
What is the Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster?
- Guests ride to the top of the Glades area and descend to the bottom of Grand Central Lodge
- Elevated cart track 1 - 6 metres (40 - 236 in.) off the ground
- Riders can sit one or two people per cart and control their own speed
- Carts slide over bumps, twist through corkscrews and zigzag through the trees of the glades
- Mountain Coaster can run in most weather conditions — even in winter!
Adult Ticket
Driver or passenger
Must be at least 12 years old and 137 cm (54 in.) tall.
Maximum weight capacity per cart: 150 kg (330 lbs.)
Must be a minimum of 16 years old to drive with a passenger in the cart. |
1 Ride: |
$15 |
$10 |
| 2 Rides: |
$24 |
$20 |
| 3 Rides: |
$36 |
$30 |
| 4 Rides: |
$40 |
$40 |
| Additional Tickets: |
$10 per ticket |
Youth Ticket
must ride with an adult
3 to 11 years old and minimum 102 cm (40 in) tall
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Per Ride: |
$5 |
$5 |
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2013 Operating Hours:
Note: Ticket Sales end 1 hr prior to closure
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Sun |
Mon |
Tues |
Wed |
Thurs |
Fri |
Sat |
April 2 -
May 12 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Spring
May 17 -
June 16 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Summer
June 21 -
Sept 2 |
Fall
Sept 6 -
Oct 14 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
* Weather and conditions permitting. Light dependent.
Please note that operating hours of the Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster may be affected by inclement weather. Please check our Detailed Mountain Conditions Report for the Ridge Runner's current status. |
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