Toboggan track could launch in the Cairngorms next year
The dual toboggans will run along 1.2km of track as well as reaching 715 metres above sea level.
An estimated investment of £1.2 million is needed and the track will be located within the existing ski infrastructure area at the base of the mount and utilising an existing ski tow, alongside the mountain bike trails.
The ride will be open from spring to autumn and the lightweight aluminium track will be easily removed and installed in under two weeks at the start and end of the snowsports season.
The track will cross underneath existing bike tracks and offer views of the surrounding area while being open to most ages and abilities.
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Young children will ride in the toboggan with an adult and it aligns with the Cairngorm Masterplan to create year-round activities for every season.
Tim Hurst, Interim CEO of CMSL, said: 'Summer toboggans are a well-established concept in the mountains of Austria, Switzerland and Germany and in North America, but this is a first for the Scottish Highlands. We're incredibly proud to be working on this exciting product, introducing something new to the area with minimal impact on the terrain. It complements the other activities on offer, fits into the existing infrastructure and is easy to remove and install by hand each season.
'By building on the success of our fantastic summer activities, we believe our toboggan ride will attract even more families, encourage them to stay in the local area for longer, providing yet another reason for visitors to come to Cairngorm Mountain out of the snowsports season and to enjoy the natural mountain environment throughout the year. We'll be offering something unique and exhilarating that all the family can enjoy, and we can't wait to get started on it.'
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