a zero car at the front of the train which contains of weight which allows the trains to complete larger elements. The trains also feature skis on the side of each seat support beam which adds to the theming of the ride. The trains' wheel protectors are also painted to resemble ski helmets, each having a unique design, and further adding to the theming. Ride experience Upon exiting the station, the floor drops beneath the riders' feet and the train climbs the tall chain lift after hearing the send-off recording "Thank you and enjoy your avalanche of adventure on Alpengeist!" The top of the lift reaches above the river below. The track turns right while dropping down a spiral drop, going past The Land of The Dragons, with the train hitting . Following the drop, the train passes through a Immelmann loop, followed by a vertical loop. The track then races through a wooden tunnel before passing through a cobra roll over the Rhine River, adjacent to the Loch Ness Monster. Out of the cobra roll, the track crosses over the entrance to the cobra roll, passes by Griffon, then rises into the midcourse brake run. After the midcourse brakes, the track crosses over the exit from the Immelmann loop and then into another tunnel and down a drop before entering a zero-g roll, alongside the Le Scoot log flume. After a short section of straight track close to ground level, the track goes through a corkscrew followed by a clockwise upward helix, before making a left turn to the final brake run. Awards References External links Roller coasters introduced in 1997 Roller coasters in Virginia Busch Gardens Williamsburg Roller coasters operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inverted roller coasters manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard