The mountain coaster Estes Park needs

but isn't likely going to get.  Instead, if this is a gravity coaster, it will prolong the ride with gentle switchbacks, as in Gatlinburg, and halfway through, most people will want it finished out of boredom.  If we are going to build a roller coaster and piste the neighbors off, let's build a real roller coaster.  Why do a half-a$$ job and get stuck with a giant rainbow slide that degrades everything within a half-mile radius?

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