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A mother and child ride down the Cowboy Coaser with their arms in the air at Snow King Mountain in Jackson Hole, WY.

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A ski hill thrill ride... without the skis

Giddyup! The Cowboy Coaster will zip you through nearly a mile of loops, curves and drops through Snow King’s stunning wildflower meadows!

Take in Teton views like you’ve never seen before at Jackson’s most exciting attraction. The Cowboy Coaster takes you 456 vertical feet up Snow King Mountain before cutting you loose… You’ll careen down twists and turns as much as four stories tall in an exhilarating roller-coaster thrill ride! Yeeeeehaaaw!

Restrictions:

  • Must be between 54-84” tall to drive.
  • Must be at least 38” tall and 3 years old to be a passenger and accompanied by a responsible person over 16 between 54-84” tall. The driver must be able to see over the passenger.
  • You must have use of both arms to operate the sled.
  • Snow King Mountain makes no guarantees regarding operation or shutdown due to inclement weather.
  • Please note that the coaster can be closed due to inclement weather or operational considerations. Please call 307-201-5667 if it’s extremely cold or if there has just been a major snowfall to ensure you won’t be disappointed!
  • Before you arrive, complete your online Liability Waiver here. Once you arrive at the ticket office, we will look up your online waiver on the spot, and you will be ready to play with no delay!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast does the coaster go?

The maximum speed is 25 MPH.

Can I control my own speed?

Yes, each sled has hand brakes which you push forward to move. If you let go or pull back the cart will stop.

How long does it take?

The ride up is 5.5 minutes up and lasts about 7-9 minutes between ascent and descent.

Who can ride the coaster?

The mountain coaster is for anyone at least 54″ tall to drive and no taller than 84″, or at least 38″ tall to ride with a driver. The maximum weight for both passengers is 375 pounds. You must have use of both arms and be able to operate the hand brake. No special skills required.

To be a passenger you must be at least 38” tall and 3 years and accompanied by a responsible person over the age of 16 between 54-84” tall. The driver must be able to see over the passenger.

Does the ride go upside down?

No. The circles bank a little for some exciting G-forces, but no loops suspend riders upside down.

Other Activities

Alpine Slide

Jackson’s only Alpine Slide zooms, dips, and curves you around Snow King Mountain with incredible views of the Tetons and the town of Jackson!

Snow King Zip Line

Come experience North America’s steepest zip line going down the face of Snow King Mountain while you take in views of Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons.

Treetop Adventure

You’ll harness up, clip in and safely ride zip lines, shimmy over suspended bridges, scramble up nets, cross swinging logs and even ride an aerial skateboard.