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85-Year-Old Completes 3,333rd ‘Karacho’ Ride and Receives Lifetime Pass

Her meticulous ride log is matched only by her claim that high-speed loops ease her chronic back pain.

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Die 85 -jährige Ursel Dees (l) fährt mit der Achterbahn Karacho einen Looping. Mit im Wagen sitzen Benjamin Fischer (vl), Mitglied der Geschäftsführung Tripsdrill, Stefan Seipel, Geschäftsführer Tripsdrill, und Markus Dees , der Enkel.

Overview

  • On June 2, 2025, Ursula Dees reached her 3,333rd loop on the Karacho coaster at Erlebnispark Tripsdrill and was awarded a lifetime park ticket.
  • She began riding the 100 km/h, loop-filled roller coaster 12 years ago after consulting her doctor about potential spinal risks.
  • Dees credits the rapid acceleration and repeated inversions with stretching and decompressing her spine to relieve persistent back pain.
  • Orthopedic director Ulrich Liener cautions that roller coasters can worsen pre-existing spinal issues and advises restraint for those with back conditions.
  • Dubbed “Karacho-Ursel,” she meticulously records each ride—sometimes logging 50 consecutive loops—and has become a beloved local attraction.