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'World's Largest' Slip N Side Festival Has Opened And Spans 1.5 Miles

'World's Largest' Slip N Side Festival Has Opened And Spans 1.5 Miles

The festival, which kicked off last Friday (16 July), bills itself as the world’s ‘longest and biggest inflatable slip n’ slide festival’

Jess Hardiman

Jess Hardiman

The 'world's largest' slip 'n' slide festival has opened for thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies, who can whizz their way down a mountain along a 1.5-mile course.

Slide the Slopes takes place this summer in Pennsylvania, where one of the largest peaks in the Lehigh Valley at Bear Creek Mountain Resort has been transformed into the ultimate playground.

The festival, which kicked off last Friday (16 July), bills itself as the world's 'longest and biggest inflatable slip n' slide festival'.

While the resort plays host to skiiers in the winter months, as temperatures rise and snow melts the site becomes perfect for those hoping to race down the hillside in another way - cooling off from the summer sun as they speed along the watery track.

The 'epic tubing experience' allows people to grab a rubber ring or lilo and launch themselves down the travelling course, which spans 1.5 miles and features more than 20 routes.

Slide the Slopes

Slide the Slopes

Punters are transported up the mountain on ski lifts and stand-on conveyors, meaning you won't have to waste all your energy by trudging up the hill.

The event runs all summer until 6 September, with tickets costing $34.99 (£25) for a two-hour window, with prices including transport up the mountain.

The festival also offers family four-pack passes, along with discounted group packages.

Slide the Slopes

The website says: "Slide The Slopes is the longest and biggest inflatable slip n' slide festival in the world. With over a mile of slides, everyone is sure to have a fabulous time!

"Nature has the backdrop, we've got the slides, and you have the fun!"

It continues: "Slide The Slopes is owned and operated by creators some of the most popular events on planet earth. Millions of people have visited our events and literally, every year billions read about us or seen photos online.

Slide the Slopes

"Creating unique, fun and exciting experiences is at our core and there is no better place than nature's backyard to experience the best real-life adventure in a fun, safe, and exciting way. Come see us today!"

Customer testimonials on the event's website have nothing but praise for the 'fun' event.

One person said: "Slide the Slopes was so fun! The tubes make for a soft ride down the hill, we loved it!"

Another added: "Slide the Slopes was the highlight of my summer. As a college kid, trying to make every dollar count, this is the best bang for your buck. I would recommend this to all of my friends and their friends and their friends friends..."

Featured Image Credit: Slide the Slopes

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