BANNER ELK, N.C. -- The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster is the first of its kind in the state. Co-owner Eric Bechard says that the coaster is an added attraction to the town, which is a ski resort ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. -- The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster is the first of its kind in the state. Co-owner Eric Bechard says that the coaster is an added attraction to the town, which is a ski resort ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. -- The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster is the first of its kind in the state. Co-owner Eric Bechard says that the coaster is an added attraction to the town, which is a ski resort ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. -- The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster is the first of its kind in the state. Co-owner Eric Bechard says that the coaster is an added attraction to the town, which is a ski resort ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. -- The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster is the first of its kind in the state. Co-owner Eric Bechard says that the coaster is an added attraction to the town, which is a ski resort ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. -- The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster is the first of its kind in the state. Co-owner Eric Bechard says that the coaster is an added attraction to the town, which is a ski resort ...

The 3,160-foot attraction starts on a note not ideal for the heights-averse—a cable-pulled climb of 770 feet. From there, the alpine coaster leaves it up to gravity to do its thing as you twist ...

The new Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster ride in Banner Elk in the NC mountains was forced to close. State COVID-19 rules prohibit amusement parks and entertainment venues.

Tar Heel Traveler: Wilderness Run Alpine Rollercoaster This wild ride in Banner Elk is similar to a roller coaster, except the riders control the ride, braking when they wish--or going full tilt!

A popular roller coaster in North Carolina's mountains has added a new climbing attraction. Posted 5:43 a.m. Sep 12, 2022 - Updated 5:43 a.m. Sep 12, 2022 ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. -- The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster is the first of its kind in the state. Co-owner Eric Bechard says that the coaster is an added attraction to the town, which is a ski resort ...