The Crow's Nest: Jackson Hole Tram
"It's only visible if you know it's there," says Head Tram Mechanic Mike Vase. Know what is up there? The "crow's nest", a hidden seat situated on the very top of the tram car. Most passengers who ride the Aerial Tram are focused on the iconic journey to the summit. Unbenounced to them, Vase or one of his team--Cliff Roberts, Sarah Knobe, and Zack Hundson--is ascending or descending throughout the day atop Big Red. Their purpose? Simple: visually and audibly observe the tram to ensure the utmost safety for its passengers throughout the winter. It's a unique and thankless job, but someone's got to do it. Vase and his team are happy to oblige.
Watch a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's iconic Aerial Tram now.
From The Blog
A Historic Start to Winter at Jackson Hole
Less than two weeks into the season and we're already in the powder vortex, with nearly four feet of fresh flakes stacking up in the Tetons since Dec. 1, much to the delight of skiers and riders who call our mountain home. It's been a historic opening: pre-season snow coverage allowed us to open five lifts on Opening Day, Nov. 25; and then on Saturday, Dec. 3, we opened the Aerial Tram for the season--on a bluebird powder day no less!
Thunder: The Next Era
The next era for Thunder. The new lift is 2X the speed of the old with a ride time of just 3.5 minutes, helping you maximize your time on-snow.
Jackson Hole Backcountry Skiing: Everything You Need to Know
Get ready to create life-long memories at Jackson Hole this winter. Exit the Resort through the boundary gates and ski or snowboard into a world where your wildest dreams come true. Ditch your perception of a typical resort experience--how does an early Tram ride sound?--and let our expert Backcountry Guides steer you into the Tetons, towards shimmering fields of untouched powder, immersive tree-skiing, or adrenaline-pumping big-mountain lines. You might not remember all your backcountry ski trips, but you'll definitely remember your first one.
Half-Off Early Season Group Lessons
Ahhhh.. early season skiing. Soft snow, low-angle sun, small crowds; the anticipation of the long season ahead. In the lift maze, you look to your right--and then to your left--and you know you are among your kind. You all share the passion: waiting through the fall for the snow to fly and the lifts to spin. Gathering at pre-season ski swaps and seeing your best ski partners at the local ski fitness class. For every skier and rider, it is a seasonal rite of passage. It just doesn’t get any better. Or does it…