When it comes to iconic ski resort chairlifts there are few more recognizable than Jackson Hole’s Aerial Tram. In just 9-minutes The Tram whisks 100 skiers and snowboarders at time 4,139 vertical feet to access some of the best trails the Tetons have to offer.
With your mind drifting off as you take in the incredible views on the way up and mentally prepare for your descent, its easy to take for granted the incredible engineering at work to shuttling a massive amount of skiers and snowboarders to the top of the mountain.
Here is a 30-second video that provides a condensed idea of the inner workings of The Tram and will give you an appreciation of machinery involved in spinning a 4.85 mile long cable rope.
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Jackson Hole Tram Facts:
Our current tram is the second tram of its kind at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. In 2006, after 40 years of service, we retired our first tram and began building the new bigger and sleeker version that currently runs today. The original Aerial Tram held 63 people and took 9 minutes to reach the summit while the new tram holds 100 people and takes about 9 minutes to reach the top.
- Ride time:Â 9 minutes
- Length:Â 4,139 vertical feet
- Cable Length:Â 4.85 miles
- Capacity:Â 100 people
- Nickname:Â Big Red
- Birthdate:Â December 19, 2008
- Construction Dates:Â April 2007 – December 2008
