Downhill Karting

Safety & FAQs

Safety & FAQs

Take the driving seat and enjoy 1.8km of downhill fun.

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Your safety matters to us!

Our purpose-built karts provide the rider with full control over their speed and direction using a unique braking and steering system. It’s simple to use, just pull back on the handlebars to slow down or stop and release the handlebars slightly to accelerate. Before you head down the track our team of instructors will provide a full briefing on how to ride and steer the kart.

Downhill Karting Code of Conduct

Downhill Karting involves sudden accelerating and braking through downhill bends, tunnels and dips. To ride you must be in good physical health and a sound mental state.

If you suspect that riding could aggravate a pre-existing condition or put your health at risk for any reason, do not ride without first consulting a medical professional.

Please also be aware of the Chairlift safety guidelines demonstrated in our Chairlift Code of Conduct on-site.

Unfortunately, pregnant mothers are not allowed to ride.

Comply with all track signs and warnings. Follow all instructions and directions from Karting staff.

You must be at least 110cm in height and 6 years old to be eligible to ride the Downhill Kart alone.

To ride the chair you must be at least 85cm, be able to walk unassisted and able to follow instruction from staff.

Do not ride the Downhill Kart if your ability or judgement is impaired through use of alcohol or drugs.

Long hair, loose or trailing clothing, bags, backpacks or items, are hazardous and must be secured.

Helmets must be worn at all times while on the Kart track.

Handheld devices must not be used at any time during chairlift and Kart ride.

Do not ride with one hand as it limits control of the Kart.

Do not put your feet outside of the Kart foot-well unless completely stopped.

To slow or stop the Kart pull handlebars back toward you. Do not stop by pushing handlebars forward.

Remain in control of Kart speed and direction at all times. Make sure you can stop and avoid any person or obstacle.

Experiences for everyone

A father chases his son down the tracks at Downhill Karting Calgary.

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A group of friends pose for a photo on the Downhill Karting Calgary tracks.

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A family rides the Downhill Karting Calgary chairlift together.

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A group of friends raise their hands in the air ready to ride the tracks at Downhill Karting Calgary.

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A group of kids and adults race down the tracks at Downhill Karting Calgary.

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A woman poses for a photo on the Downhill Karting Calgary chairlift.

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A family group poses for a photo at the bottom of the chairlift at Downhill Karting Calgary.

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A mother and son ride the chairlift at Downhill Karting Calgary.

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An overview shot of the Downhill Karting Calgary instruction area.

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A father hugs his two kids and poses for a photo at Downhill Karting Calgary.

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A group of friends pose for a photo at Downhill Karting Calgary.

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A mother and father prepare to ride the track with their kids in the same cart at Downhill Karting Calgary.

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A family rides the Downhill Karting Calgary chairlift together.

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A group of people pose for a photo at Downhill Karting Calgary.

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