Teton Village, WY- Three days ago Jackson Hole rolled out their new tram. Since then it has been a bit of a blur. It is hard to imagine we were afraid they would not make the opening due to lack of snow. It has not stopped snowing since they unveiled the tram and the powder has been endless.
The tram was given the heroes welcome and now it is clear why. It has truly transformed the mountain into the ultimate lift serviced resort in North America. There is not a lift line to be found anywhere on the mountain and know one's legs can keep up with te relentalace pace the Tram has set. It is one 4,100 foot run after another. The only rest is the 9 minute ride to the top. By the end of the day I find myself almost hoping I get stuck in line and am forced to wait for the next tram..
Each run has something for everyone. It starts with the wide open bowl, turns into tight trees, then goes to tech steeps, then rolling fields of pow, right into a groomer jump line and ending with a high speed straight run. The body wants to stop but the brain won't let it. How can you pass 4,100 hundred feet of snowboard madness. Still dumping.....
- The new tram in all its glory
- 20 below and dumping did not deter 2,000 locals from giving the tram a hero's welcome. pic. Todd Jones
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- A national anthem, speech from the governor and a broken bottle of Champagne officially opened the Tram up to riders.
- The two year wait is almost over for Mark Carter, Brian Iguchi, and Rob Kingwell.
- The big red heli reporting for service.
- Travis Rice, Myself, Carter and Iguchi.
