Terrifying Coaster Climb GoPro Video

Ironically, I’m slightly afraid of heights. Yes, a roller coaster enthusiast who is afraid of heights. It’s as ridiculous as it sounds.

But heights only bother me when I’m unconstrained, not strapped into a roller coaster car. If I’m clicking up hundreds of feet in the air with a seat belt, over-the-shoulder restraint or lap bar, I’m fine.

This is one roller coaster “ride” I’m not sure I would get in line for.

Watch below as two men climb “The Roller Coaster” (formerly Manhattan Express) at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. One strapped a GoPro video camera to his head to capture the ascent.

I’m assuming the men work for the casino and had permission to be scaling the structure of the 200-foot-tall TOGO steel coaster.

Which coaster would you climb if you had the equipment and permission? Share in the comments section below.

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Sep 25, 2014 by John Stevenson Videos 2

John Stevenson

John Stevenson founded Coaster101 in 2005 and travels across the country visiting theme parks and riding roller coasters. In addition to blogging, he's a published author, having written a history book about his hometown amusement park, Libertyland, which was the home of Elvis Presley's favorite roller coaster. John currently lives in Nashville and considers Dollywood his "home away from home" park.

Joseph Gerber says:

Sep 25, 2014 at 12:12 pm

I would hands down climb Kingda Ka. What else? It would be quite impressive!

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Ransom says:

Mar 23, 2022 at 12:48 pm

I would really like to climb either Superman:El Ultimo Escape at Six Flags Mexico or Shambhala at PortAdventura.Both i’ve heard have great views at the top.

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