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clock-iconPUBLISHEDMarch 6, 2016

Slide Down The Alps In This Awesome Mountain Coaster

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Dr. Alfredo Carpineti

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.

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Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.

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Want to experience the thrill of racing down a mountain, without getting on skis? Then this alpine slide is exactly what you’re looking for.

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Tin toboggans are all the rage in Switzerland, and can be found in over 24 locations, some seasonal, some open all year round. Tracks are usually around 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) in length, and you can reach up to 40 kilometers (25 miles) per hour. 


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