Rocky Mountain Construction: Explained

Rocky Mountain Construction, commonly referred to as RMC, is a fabricator and manufacturer of amusement rides and roller coasters. The company, based in Hayden, Idaho, USA, has become synonymous with the transformation of old wooden roller coasters into new hybrid attractions. In just over a decade, RMC has risen to become one of the most well recognised roller coaster manufactures - but where did it all begin? In this video, we explore the company's humble beginning and their development through the years to the present day.
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[@AIBustos]

RMC sounds like a pretty darn good company to work for, love seeing family owned companies thrive 👌

[@coasterbot]

Definitely!

[@Mik3l24]

Well, I plan to study engineering or architecture, so working for them could be possible for me, provided they allowed remote work, as I wouldn't really want to permanently move all the way to the American continent...

[@puppetuppers4806]

Mik3l24 the do jobs in other countries so it’s fine.

[@RemixedVoice]

That's the way it should be. The more competition, the better; we must prevent monopolies in all industries.

[@AIBustos]

@@93836 oof I hadn't even noticed, good looks

[@5MadMovieMakers]

Dang RMC's mini golf game is unexpectedly strong

[@davidmcaninch4714]

RMC make some of the best coasters of all time, and you’re talking about mini golf?

[@bourne8636]

@@davidmcaninch4714 it was a joke

[@davidmcaninch4714]

@@bourne8636 I know.

[@DavidMorseMusic]

Love putting a golf ball through a zero-G roll

[@TheGreatGritzy]

"Just look out for a single thin rail" You telling me RMC designed Steeplechase? Jokes aside, very informative video as always!

[@coasterbot]

I wish they did, it would be better then! And thank you, that means a lot :)

[@Todd21212]

@Nimblee I wish lol

[@gyeongchankim5423]

Rmc seems like the hottest innovators in this realm. Definitely deserves their massive success.

[@lasuzzoeaglegaming]

@Arrow Dynamics Inc. RMC took what Arrow started and made it better and effective. Not taking credit away from Arrow but we also cant ignore that RMC is the one that took that innovation and took it to the mainstream.

[@Speckadactyl]

@idkwhattoputhere Arrow were pioneers. They were inventors, not innovators, there is a difference. RMC aren’t creating anything new, but they’re taking proven concepts in new directions

[@bmcminn8838]

The amount of stuff theyve achieved in such a relatively short period of time is absolutely incredible

[@fordrollhaus9086]

“Outlaw run also featured the first successful inversion on a wooden roller coaster” Son of Beast has left the chat

[@johnfoltz8183]

Hades 360:. Am I a joke to you?

[@ruhanghir7083]

Lool

[@CalebPaulk]

Son of beast's loop was made of steel not wood.

[@CalebPaulk]

@@johnfoltz8183 The inversions on Hades 360 weren't added until after Outlaw Run opened

[@jimskywaker4345]

Notice he said successful

[@Sonderax]

RMC built El Toro for Intamin.. holy cow mind blown

[@wobox1215]

That means el toro, steel vengeance, lightning rod, Zadra and Iron gwazi were all built by one company

[@iRunfastXC]

I didn’t know that either! That explains why it’s silky smooth 😆

[@patricktho6546]

@@iRunfastXC No, that is the prefab track

[@saml7249]

Intamin still designed it lol

[@Sonderax]

@@saml7249 I never mentioned who designed it. Just the fact RMC built it.

[@robsonf6683]

Im an Amusement ride electrical technician and what fascinates me is the process of fabrication of the tracks. a twisted beam must be unbelievably difficult to engineer, cut weld and assemble. This company is a major success. Hope to someday visit their production facilities.

[@Skye3979_]

Knowing the quality of RMC coasters, the fact that the T-rex track can produce strata coasters is very promising. I can't be the only one who wants to know what a strata coaster could be like if it had more than just a top hat and an air time hill as the whole ride.

[@michaelpryor78]

The issue with that is simply the cost. Building TTD or Kingda Ka today would cost around $37,000,000, and so lengthening the ride to what you're describing would easily be approaching the $50,000,000-$60,000,000 mark. Add in the fact that amusement parks are still recovering from the pandemic and that their attendance won't be great in 2022 with inflation, and it's safe to say that we won't see one anytime soon.

[@annakonnecke5308]

@@michaelpryor78 i think that a lot of money will be safed because it will require way less supports.

[@MidWestOutlaw]

Give us Top Thrill RMC

[@ARKAEA33]

@@michaelpryor78 Universal allegedly spent more than $200 million on the Hagrid roller coaster. Money isn't the issue.

[@michaelpryor78]

@@ARKAEA33 Comparing Universal's budget with Cedar Fair's or Six Flags's is like comparing a doctor's budget with the average college kid's. For one, the profitability of Universal parks has to blow the other two out of the water (remember when Six Flags went bankrupt in the 2000s?), but more importantly, lets look at who's backing Universal. Universal is parented by NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast, which is, you know, the mass media conglomerate ranked 28th among Fortune 500 companies. Endless investors, endless reserve capital, endless money. 200 million is piss in the wind to them. Cedar Fair and Six Flags on the other hand are amusement park companies. They can't be mentioned in the same sentence as Comcast.

[@Zorrr]

Shout out to RMC for being one of the best company in the market!

[@rozpescador8469]

RMC stans: "Rocky Mountain Construction: Explained" -Rocky Mountain Construction is THE BEST AND ICONIC COASTER MANUFACTURER, HANDS DOWN.

[@belleln5216]

completely agreed!

[@mat42011]

I'm sorry but I really don't think so they've got a long way to go before they can even be in the same conversation as a company like B&M which if nothing else would be the most iconic name in the industry

[@twistedgwazi5727]

@@mat42011 I'd personally say Intamin is more iconic, maybe even Arrow. But B&M is definitely up there.

[@wobox1215]

@@twistedgwazi5727 Yes but with el toro, lighting rod, zadra, steel vengeance and don’t forget iron gwazi I think red is better

[@wobox1215]

RMC*

[@twintimeproductions8700]

You forgot the Raptor going to WildWaterWest. To be fair, this ride is pretty obscure, but it's getting built either this year or next year.

[@coasterbot]

It was on the radar but we didn't include it in the video as we haven't heard a very official announcement about it yet :)

[@limonscore]

Will it be a clone?

[@keiichimorisato98]

@@limonscore likely, they had a third raptor manufactured that was a clone of the first two, eventually it was purchased, that is as much as i onow.

[@chubbawubbahubb24]

Cedar point is my home park and I'll never forget the first time I rode Steel vengeance!! It changed my life!! It was something I can't believe I ever lived without!!! Hopefully cedar point does the first ever trex box coaster by them next year!!

[@cadenschmidt6877]

family owned companies are my absolute favorite. i have mad respect for anybody who would take random small jobs just to pay their employees.

[@lemagreengreen]

UK needs an RMC, it's becoming embarrassing that there isn't one here.

[@PolishPudding]

🤣 🤣 yep

[@Crogatho]

There's not a lot of parks that can host one, since Alton Towers has a tree height limit and Blackpool is already so very crowded and dense. There's of course the smaller, less widely known parks, but RMC won't build one in any of them.

[@mrhayemaker6719]

@@Crogatho if push comes to shove blackpool could convert the grand national to an rmc like twisted colossus insteadsd of them removing the grand national eventually

[@KhaosOP]

@@mrhayemaker6719 That would be excellent but I think it's protected as a heritage site because of it's age

[@maxinator2002]

Marco Vermeer What about a Raptor track? I’m sure that a Railblazer or Wonder Woman could work at a park in the UK...

[@mabga8333]

Could you do S&S next, there isn’t a whole lot about them on the internet

[@coasterbot]

I'll note it down, thanks for the suggestion :)

[@mabga8333]

Your welcome and thank you 😊

[@Fazmukadar]

Agree, and their new concept is soo cool I can't wait to see it.

[@CYCO1631]

Only ridden a couple of these... Lightning Rod (Dollywood), and El Toro (SFGA). Both awesome A- to Grade A in my book. As a lover of both Roller Coasters & History, RMC is my kind of company. I hope Darien Lake employs them to turn Predator into Steel Predator someday.

[@d2rrocky370]

“The raptor track was made for smaller parks” *six flags buys 2 of them rmc:😐

[@coasterbot]

Legit

[@vicjaxon4474]

Six flags for 2020: Yeah, were gonna need another one of those Six flags in 2021: what If we take our biggest park, and give it one of these rides desinged for smaller parks RMC again: were happy doing buisness woth you , BUT WHY

[@wobox1215]

i am excited for jersey devil

[@BackSeatJunkie]

and Fiesta Texas is a smaller Six Flags park.

[@bradyryan5105]

Silverwood is the latest recipient of an RMC raptor

[@jeffgraham9241]

I find RMC to be so inspirational. Not only to the create masterpiece roller coasters unlike ANYTHING else on the market, but they're such a loveably scrappy group of Americans committed to great work. I've ridden Intamin, B&M, Arrow, all of it, and there's NOTHING like an RMC ride. They're magnificent.

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

I've only known about RMC for 2 days and now I want to ride every coaster they've ever built. Their coasters' rides look so graceful, smooth, exciting, and perfectly paced.

[@marlcoaster8494]

How to explain: explained

[@marcussmith5806]

will will smith smith will smith???

[@wherethetatosat]

RMC is the only company where the term "fastest growing" is actually an applicable and impressive stat. I'm excited that they're both innovating and potentially saving old favorites at the same time.

[@nooodisaster]

This makes me miss roller coasters even more.

[@mat42011]

Could not agree more just thinking I was at SFMM Jan 28th and now not knowing if these parks will ever open back up is depressing

[@coasterbot]

Sorry!

[@Sunflower-lg6js]

This video was INCREDIBLY made!! I didn't know even half of the stuff in here and I thought I knew a lot about RMC. Your Explained videos are always awesome. Keep up the amazing work!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I really appreciate that it means a lot. :)

[@hardpunkkore9235]

Surprised they forgot to mention who Alan Schilke used to work for. It was none other than Arrow Dynamics. He is the designer of numerous coasters and is also credited with the first 4D coaster concept that became X at Magic Mountain.

[@coasterbot]

This video is already 25 minutes long. Alan Schilke is a whole different topic that's worth his own explanation one day :)

[@madams6198]

I love that RMC, Intamin, and Vacoma all collaborated. All three have produced some of the greatest rides ever.

[@edb4ll165]

Still in need of an RMC in the UK. Come on Thorpe Park! (or Drayton Manor 😏)

[@coasterbot]

Any park would do! ;)

[@zackC36]

Quite bad, wish Alton towers didn't have height restrictions, an RMC coaster there would be awesome.

[@kazokee]

Best explained video yet. You are great at these type of videos, and you help enthusiasts alike understand these manufacturers more. Well done.

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot! :)

[@Todd21212]

h

[@johncurieliii2758]

I can't wait to ride the single rail design at either Magic Mountain or New Jersey. I loved the WW ride at Fiesta Texas. Amazingly fun and fast coaster for such a small foot print. I was impressed and look forward to other RMC designs.

[@KaspersetzSlideStudios]

Now this was a satisfying watch. Really did learn a lot, and I feel like I can appreciate RMC even more now.

[@coasterbot]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@awildfurret]

RMC Makes wooden coasters more exciting than ever!

[@AirtimeProductions]

Next-> S&S: Explained

[@coasterbot]

I'll note that suggestion down, thanks! :)

[@Rome.Monroe]

I love watching the way companies grow. The amount of innovation. They deserve all the accolades that come their way.

[@BasEerdenKeuning]

RMC hybrid coasters are amazing. I have ridden untamed here in the Netherlands so many times

[@LionessPaladin]

Very happy this little family company helped us Texans keep one of our home park's most iconic attractions

[@pyrobocaj08]

Wow! Serious props for the time and dedication gone into the production of this video. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed! Great job!

[@coasterbot]

Thanks, I really appreciate this comment. The video took a while to make and I'm glad the effort we put into it is visible. Thanks again :)

[@jordanwolfson8378]

I live in Spokane, and have seen the fountain referenced at our Airport many times. Had no idea RMC built it, wow!

[@lucaslouagie999]

i absolutely love what cedar point did with mean streak. taking that rough as hell coaster and turning it into an amazing ride in steel vengeance.

[@coasterbot]

Me too, it was an awesome conversion

[@justingroff3682]

I am so happy this risky bold move was the new design for the best roller coasters in the world along with Intiman's creative approach to lower to the ground multi launch coasters like Maverick and Hagrid's Motorbike both amazing rides

[@maradupras7278]

SDC is the only theme park I've ever been to, and Outlaw Run is by far my favorite at the park. Knowing the full backstory behind the company that made it is super cool, and I'm very glad YT recommended me this video.

[@mischiefmanaged5757]

Another fantastic edition of ‘explained’. So many amazing coasters from RMC to try and experience. Thanks for another informative video.

[@andori_AB]

Has anyone noticed that RMC linked this video on their website? Congratulations, you made it, Coaster Bot!

[@Jalmaan]

I love how RMC uses this video on their official website to show of what their company is :D

[@chrisbaete5842]

Excellent video , possibly one of your best. Great to see some collaboration with others which has produced a quality video.

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot :)

[@jaredlucas4815162342]

This was one of my favorite KZbin videos I have ever seen. Thank you for the hard work you put into this!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that really really means a lot :)

[@brycejn]

Amazing video! You did a great job consolidating information and telling a compelling story. Excited to see what else you do!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that really means a lot. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@thejoysequence]

Excellent work guys! You can see so much work and research has gone into this and the result is totally worth it 🙌

[@coasterbot]

Thanks my dude, that means a lot. :)

[@lourdesokoro4158]

I have never clicked on a video faster! ngl, most anticipated Coaster Bot Vid, did not dissapoint!

[@broosc]

This is my favourite video by you! You went very in debth and it's a very long video dispite how young rmc is, enjoyed it very much!

[@RemixedVoice]

I can't believe RMC constructed Intamin's El Toro and T-Express; those two are my favorite roller coasters I've ever ridden. That just makes me love RMC even more. My top 10 coasters I've ridden contains 4 RMC's lol.

[@ChinchillaDave]

Your production value and delivery will help make our community larger more easily. Thank you for the time you invest and for the great content.

[@coasterbot]

That's always been the intention of our channel really, to allow others to join the theme park/roller coaster community by bridging the gap. Thanks for the kind words and for the encouragement, it means a lot :)

[@SoylentGamer]

Those hybrid redesigns are super ambitious and stylish, what an intense, brutal experience!

[@TrainerCTZ]

What a great success story. We hope to follow with their integrity.

[@DryEyeBuilds]

I loved this longer format of video. Great job, Harry!

[@coasterbot]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@jimh467]

Great vid! Your best "Explained" yet! Keep it up.

[@joshelliott2983]

I loved RMC before and knew how great of a company it was, but thank you so much for this video I learned so much more

[@coasterbot]

No problem, thanks for watching :)

[@grudgesgalore8666]

very informative video !! i knew of RMC before watching this now i know hella more about them! sounds like a company with integrity!! that's good to see in today's world!!! 2 thumbs up!!!!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I'm glad you learnt a lot :)

[@diamondjplayer5599]

every other manufacturer: Steel! Wood! RMC: what if we do BOTH

[@awildfurret]

Perfect Combo!

[@cinoclav]

Very cool to learn about their early history.

[@camikelly2356]

Great RMC explanation! RMC is my favorite roller coaster manufacturer. I've ridden three of them including Lightning Rod, Twisted Cyclone, and Steel Vengeance.

[@coasterbot]

I can see why, they make some awesome coasters! Thanks :)

[@ajtopia]

You don’t know how long I’ve waited for this (also rmc grizzly cga)

[@edvaira6891]

Very very nice job, Harry! A very solid history vlog!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! :)

[@veloceon325]

I learned a lot in this video. I wish every park had at least one RMC. They are all soooo good.

[@coasterbot]

That's awesome to hear, and so do I! It does seem to be going that way to be fair ;)

[@glenpolen5562]

Great video. Congrats RMC for all of your success.. THANK GOD for FRED , HIS WIFE, his family, and their AWESOME TEAM . Be safe and well. Peace and love, Glen

[@frolicinq]

Ah, silverwood. So many good memories there. I used to go there all the time when I was little. It was very nice and fun

[@ImmelmanFooters]

Wow man what a work! Congrats👏👏

[@coasterbot]

Thank you :)

[@gypsymuffinABZ]

Excellent video. I’ve only been on one RMC roller coaster & it was fantastic!

[@coasterbot]

Thanks! Which one did you ride? :)

[@gypsymuffinABZ]

COASTER BOT It was Zadra. I Managed 4 rides on it in my day there last year.

[@officialchase02]

Harry this is the explanation I’ve been waiting for! Thanks for uploading it 😁

[@coasterbot]

No problem, thanks for watching :)

[@officialchase02]

COASTER BOT if I see something about RMC I definitely will be checking it out

[@Ghostrider-rq4ms]

Great video Harry, really interesting!!

[@davecuban9414]

Great video! Thank you for all of these informations!

[@coasterbot]

No problem, thanks for watching :)

[@Operateur]

This is a great video man! So many great stuff I didn't know

[@coasterbot]

Thanks my dude, I'm glad you learnt something! :)

[@hskbrowneyes]

Very nicely researched and made! Love rmc and your vids

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot, I'm glad you love our videos! :)

[@hskbrowneyes]

@@coasterbot you're welcome! Never knew RMC went thru all those trials to become the name they are today! I was very inspired:)

[@Todd21212]

Up Next - Thorpe Park Rumours: Explained

[@Paranimal86]

🇺🇸This company lives and breaths what America is about! 🇺🇸

[@tenor817]

Awesome video!! I live a mere 15 minutes from Six Flags Over Texas and hate to say I haven't had the opportunity to ride the New Texas Giant. Think that might be age, lol. Your video is very informative and just a lot of fun!! Thank you for your great work!

[@coasterbot]

Thanks! You really need to experience the New Texas Giant, it looks great. Thanks for watching and for the kind words, it means a lot :)

[@harrychest4303]

Ok: I’m 3 years too late, but I just rode my first RMC at Great Adventure. I’m Amazed at the engineering, and how stiff it is. This story of RMC was well done!!!!

[@richardabkstorm9009]

Thank you!! Very informative stuff here and I really enjoyed it 👍🙏

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@luisn818]

Recently starting to get into the details of roller coasters such as the make and models etc…RMC’s are the best. Family owned company on top of that. My home RMC is twisted colossus and I just can never get over how excellent it is. Smooth as butter!!’

[@brianmacdonald7297]

Excellent video as always. Very informative, and fantastic footage. I hope you get an RMC in the UK soon, so you can join in on the fun.

[@coasterbot]

Thanks Brian, that means a lot! I hope we do too :)

[@karlmanning2603]

I rode Twisted Cyclone at Six Flags Over Georgia for the first time a few years ago. It’s small, but it packs a lot for its size. Definitely one of my favorites at the park!

[@pauloviniciusl]

twisted cyclone is my favorite coaster ever, so breathtaking and smooth

[@surferjohnny123]

RMC IS THE STANDARD. So glad that I have Wicked Cyclone at my home SF park. Really great video!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you :)

[@zeekhedgehog]

This was one of the best roller coaster related videos I have ever seen. :)

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that really means a lot to us! :)

[@fireworks990]

Rmc got really big. The son of beast was the world first wooden coaster with a loop. Now rmc makes it's like a corkscrew.

[@PopCultureNorthwest]

Awesome video! This was really interesting and informative.

[@coasterbot]

Thanks, that means a lot. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@nessiebarton6519]

Superb, really informative, you've obviously put so much time and effort in and it shows. The Trex track looks really interesting, I'd love the first one to be in the UK!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot. I'd love to see any RMC model in the UK :)

[@hsc894]

Alton Towers SW9, maybe?

[@jevinday]

Congrats on getting this video on the RMC website!

[@ethantaylor6380]

Congratulations. This video is now on their website

[@tigovanrooij9926]

I did a presentation about RMC and i only had six minutes to talk about it. I tried to talk about as much as possible but i couldn't find as much information as you. I love your content and keep up the good work man. Btw i got an 8 out of 10 for my presentation😁

[@coasterbot]

Glad to hear your presentation went well! Thanks, that means a lot. We spent a while researching this one :)

[@tigovanrooij9926]

@@coasterbot well i can see that in the quality. Love your vind :)

[@timm5703]

Excellent video!

[@MM-ew4eh]

Just saying..you have a great clear and just serene speaking voice lol I could just binge watch your vids anytime always done so well!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot :)

[@LadyGoddessTarot]

I must say your explanations and voice are astounding.

[@coasterbot]

ha ha thank you, that means a lot :)

[@kylemisura4362]

Thank you for finally doing an RMC explained

[@coasterbot]

No problem, thanks for watching! :)

[@MotoMoto-ld9gi]

Fred’s coasters at silver wood are awesome with great air time and thrills. Stunt pilot using the raptor track silver wood is excellent and I would recommend any RMC wooden or not coaster over any other.

[@DiamondOrPoor78]

Imagine having your video about a really cool company be put on the really cool company's site Honestly really cool

[@coasterbot]

It's really cool, I agree!

[@AirtimeTom]

Amazing video harry !

[@Paolo8772]

Fantastic video. Thanks for the back story; I have a respect for Fred Grubb I didn't before, but Alan Schilke has always been a mensch in my books.

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@AirtimeThrills]

Fantastic job!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you my dude, that means a lot :)

[@Joypyf]

Within the first minute, I knew I was looking at the cinematography of the marvel, Taylor lol ☺️ So much great information too!!

[@coasterbot]

Taylor is very kind and lets us use his footage! Thank you very much :)

[@undyinglight1785]

Fantastic informational video brimming with accurate facts. Keep up the stellar work! (P.S. You have a perfect narrator voice).

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot. :)

[@undyinglight1785]

I love watching your videos for this very reason. Thanks for the great work!

[@rogerhellebrand3498]

Great vid as always!

[@coasterbot]

Thanks :)