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Ever toss a boulder with a bulldozer? Now's your chance
Posted by: Sean O'Neill, Thursday, Aug 7, 2008, 12:54 PM

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Where some people saw a small dirt field, Ed Mumm saw an innovative thrill ride. Mumm bought Caterpillar hydraulic excavators, track-type bulldozers, and a skid-steer loader, and started charging visitors for a chance to use them. His attraction, called Dig This, is about two miles outside of Steamboat Springs, Colo. It is America's first earthmoving theme park, giving fresh meaning to the phrase "adult playground."

So far, about 90 paying customers have hopped in the giant machines, picked up and tossed a one-ton boulder, dug trenches (which is apparently tougher than it sounds!), and steered around an obstacle course, according to the Wall Street Journal.

It's not just a guy thing. About half the participants are typically women, says the Denver Post. Mumm charges between $250 and $650, depending on the machine you pick and whether you spend a half- or full day aboard it. (The price is sky-high because of the owner's sky-high insurance costs.) 888.344.8447, digthis.info

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This is absolutely hilarious. My husband BUILDS those tractors and I cannot even imagine him ever wanting to do this. He admits the obstacle course may be interesting, but he can drive any TTT (Track Type Tractor -- at least 6-11 as well as Pipeplayers).

However, I may tell my brother to inform his Father In Law about this.

Too fun!!

Posted By Lisa P. on August 9, 2008, 12:14 AM

Awesome! Perfect for the guys!! My husband can spend $650 for the day at Dig This and I'll spend $650 at the mall!

:tae

Posted By Teresa on August 11, 2008, 9:33 PM

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