Do Avalanches Amuse You?

by The Editors on December 22, 2007

RobocoasterIf so, then a new ride at the Les Deux Alps ski resort in France may be just what you’re looking for. Developed by businessman Marc Dode (really, “Dode”), the ride simulates what it’s like to be “crushed by tons of snow.”

The “Robocoaster,” as it is called, was the brainchild of of local businessman Marc Dode, who lost a friend in an avalanche several years ago. The simulator is encased in a large dome that features two cabins and a large fan to blow cold air.

The ride lasts two minutes and costs $14 a ride. That’s much cheaper than heli time at Tsaina Lodge.

[Link: Gizmodo]

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