Monday, July 28, 2014

Allegheny Mountain Madness - 7/28/2014

Allegheny Mountain Madness was held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Lakemont Park in Altoona Pa. and DelGrosso's Amusement Park in Tipton, Pa.. The event was organized by the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) which is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of roller coasters.
Ricky Drop of Morgantown, W.Va. (left to right), Tina Napotnik-Sepcic of Gibsonia, Pa., Adam Carlini of Coraopolis, Pa., and Adam Napotnik of Gibsonia ride Leap The Dips during Saturday's Allegheny Mountain Madness event at Lakemont Park. Leap The Dips is the oldest operating roller coaster in the world and was constructed in 1902.
Mike Homza of Pittsburgh, Pa. participates in the Gary Baker Memorial Miniature Golf Tournament during Saturday's Allegheny Mountain Madness event at Lakemont Park. Gary Baker (deceased) was a long-time employee of Lakemont and the park's miniature golf course was a special passion of his.
Chase Fiore and Elena Marziale, both of Pittsburgh, Pa. ride the Yo-Yo swing ride during Saturday's Allegheny Mountain Madness event at DelGrosso's Amusement Park.
ACE Western Pa. Regional Representative Bill Linkenheimer III of Pittsburgh, Pa. draws names for door prizes after dinner during Saturday's Allegheny Mountain Madness event at DelGrosso's Amusement Park.

1 comment:

  1. I don't believe Gary Baker was ever an employee at Lakemont. He was heavily involved with the Leap the Dips restoration but never an employee.

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