February 4, 200521 yr Check out these beautiful shots of Paramount's Kings Island covered in snow. Big thanks to Steve for the shots. Click here for to view.
February 4, 200521 yr I don't know if you could but, I couldn't see The Racer Yes those pictures are good. How you do get into the park like that?
February 4, 200521 yr I wonder if the fish are removed when the pond freezes, or if they survive the cold winter in the water?
February 4, 200521 yr Yeah when I got in this morning to my shop, Beast blended in perfectly with the trees. It was really cool lookin.
February 4, 200521 yr Which "Steve" do we have to thank for these great pics? The lovely and talented Steve Boehmker, of course! Thanks Steve!
February 4, 200521 yr I just saw the pics now- wow! I have to agree, The Racer pics look really awesome yet surreal. The path that we all have once trod to get to The Beast or scooters is now covered with snow and tire tracks.
February 4, 200521 yr "I wonder if the fish are removed when the pond freezes, or if they survive the cold winter in the water?" PKIDiana, I'm not sure about all fish, but I know some definitely can survive the frozen water.
February 4, 200521 yr On Racer? The trains are currently in stacks of panels, buckets of bolts, and piles of lap bars.
February 4, 200521 yr PKIDiana, I'm not sure about all fish, but I know some definitely can survive the frozen water. I'm not an expert, but from what I understand, any fish that lives around here can survive in the pocket of water that is under the late. It's very unlikely that the entire pond would be frozen from the top to the ground. On Racer? The trains are currently in stacks of panels, buckets of bolts, and piles of lap bars. Actually, it could be anywhere in the rehab process by now! Just put a snow plow on front of the train and clear the track off. They should add one of those pointy things that they had on the front of trains that were intended to deflect cows. It would probably work for snow too.
February 4, 200521 yr These are gorgeous pics! They remind me of my one of my favorite pics of The Beast under construction in the snow. (It's in one of my many coaster books...can't recall which one.) I think my favorite is actually #6...the walkway along side of Vortex. The picture feels "silent", if that makes any sense at all. It makes you feel like you're really there. Imagine riding The Racer covered in snow like that? <G> Talk about no brakes!! Joel
February 4, 200521 yr Yes, those pictures are pretty nice. I too liked the shot down the shaded path by Vortex that leads to the Rivertown Pizza area.
February 4, 200521 yr Great photography! I loved the shot looking through the loop of The Vortex. It’s about time we have some winter shots of the greatest park. Thanks again!
February 4, 200521 yr On Racer? The trains are currently in stacks of panels, buckets of bolts, and piles of lap bars. Actually looking at This pic it appears that there is already a train on Backwards Racers side track covered up.
February 5, 200521 yr Those photos are cool. The one i like the most is The Racer. It is awesome! I agree.
February 7, 200521 yr How did you get those? I'd imagine he walked around the park with a camera and took pictures, another employee benefit.
February 7, 200521 yr How did you get those? I'd imagine he walked around the park with a camera and took pictures, another employee benefit. The pics were sent to us by Steve Boehmker, who works PR for the park. You may remember him as the creator of the scavanger hunts for The Beastbuzz and Fall Freakout events. He kindly took the time out of his day to walk through the blistering cold to get these pics for all of you to enjoy.
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