Now Open! A beast of a drop has come to The Great Escape. Based on the infamous mythological creature, Sasquatch, presented by Jack Link's Beef Jerky, is a legendary drop ride with two 19-story steel towers. Watch the progress as Sasquatch takes shape.
January 22, 2009
The crew pours 230 yards of concrete for the base of the new thrill ride, Sasquatch.
January 26, 2009
The individual bases for the 192 foot towers are ready for over 100 yards of additional concrete.
February 9, 2009
The base is complete and ready to go vertical.
A crane carries the first of three sections for each tower.
Crews maneuver a 75 foot section of tower towards the base.
Sasquatch is now vertical.
February 18, 2009
The construction crew welcomes the sunshine as work on the first tower continues.
The snow doesn't stop Sasquatch. Construction continues despite the weather.
February 27, 2009
The final cap for the tower is raised 192 feet
in the air.
The last piece of the structure is put into place.
An incredible view from the top of Sasquatch.
Sasquatch is finally complete and is now open!
