JH Tram is Dead - photos

**skiingsamurai** · 10-14-2007, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jim

when does the new tram open, next year?

supposedly Dec 08. Do I expect it to actually open then? no. But I am hoping its open for spring break 09

**ImSearchingforPowder** · 10-14-2007, 03:24 PM

Maybe they will put these cable cars in the terrain park like they did with the others

**Jim** · 10-14-2007, 04:39 PM

i guess we will postpone our trip to JH until next year then...tahoe it is.

**skiingsamurai** · 10-14-2007, 10:10 PM

I wouldent cancel a trip just because the tram is still down. That mountain is epic. My freshman year was the last year for the tram, I went last year without it, and im going again this year, with out it. The tram is a convenience to get to the top quickly, its not necessary to ski any more of the terrain out there

err.. what am I saying? Jackson sucks and you should never go there, its flat and they get no snow. Leave us wierdo's to go ski it

**CPL** · 10-14-2007, 11:06 PM

The old Tram had a good life! I had the pleasure of riding it during it's first winter of ops.

I had many memorable experiences up "THERE"!
I got to see the cabin replacement back in '89...

The Summit is always an amazing place!

The new Tram will be absolutely AWESOME!

CP

**skiingsamurai** · 10-14-2007, 11:38 PM

wow, that first pic is a classic
nice find

**warthog** · 10-15-2007, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by skiingsamurai

wow, that first pic is a classic
nice find

I'm pretty sure he took that pic.

My first Western resort, and it holds a special place in my heart. I am going to try to hit it this year, while friends are still living there. Should be a different vibe. The things I loved about the tram also pissed me off. Anybody can ride it, and anybody can side slip the top into a sheet of ice, just to say they did it. Something to be said for the Ho's and Sublette being tough to get to.

**Sluff** · 10-15-2007, 09:57 AM

As a previous poster said, "What are they doing with the old cars?" Maybe set them up as pseudo yurts in the back country. How about building a bar around one of them making it centerstage? Any other ideas?

**plugboots** · 10-15-2007, 10:01 AM

The free hot chocolate out of one of the old cars was a great idea.

**AdironRider** · 10-15-2007, 10:12 AM

They should plant one at the top of Thunder and make it into a bar with a deck. Now that would be sick.

**Benny Profane** · 10-15-2007, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by AdironRider

They should plant one at the top of Thunder and make it into a bar with a deck. Now that would be sick.

I like it.

**upallnight** · 10-15-2007, 11:08 AM

i got lucky and happened to ride the last tram*. here's a view from inside the box. it's a bit hazy as the front glass was getting hammered by snowballs.

you can see that the coverage, even on that last day, was amazing.

* i say "last tram" as it was the last box of the winter 05-06 season, but there was a bonus day for pass holders who skied over 100 days. the bonus day was phenomenal...like the "old" days -- no lines / no waiting on the tram dock.

also, the tram ran that summer. they saved the very last "public" ride for local celebs and some folks that paid a large amount in an auction.

(the tram ran for patrol last winter, too.)

**NippleHighPow** · 10-15-2007, 11:18 AM

^^^ That's my place of employment in the backround haha. That last day must have been epic. No waiting in lines and fresh all day I could do...

**tristan01** · 10-30-2007, 03:59 PM

new tram (de)construction vid:

also, trailer for new storm show movie, 300":

**RootSkier** · 10-30-2007, 04:17 PM

sweetness

**skiing-in-jackson** · 10-30-2007, 07:05 PM

excellent trailer.

One of the great local nights- a Storm Show show.

When is it going to play me wonders???

**Black Market** · 10-30-2007, 07:27 PM

^^^^^^^
Friday, Nov. 30th is the premiere at the the center 4 the arts.

**SuperGaper** · 10-30-2007, 10:39 PM

Soda Pop killing it. Summit mags, he is coming home this year. Our loss- your gain.

**brettf** · 10-31-2007, 01:19 AM

sad to actually see it happen.... well, the whole deal is sad actually. ugh...

**cinnepa** · 10-31-2007, 06:26 AM

cool, dude looks he's dragging 215's under his arm.

**uglymoney** · 10-31-2007, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by CPL

The old Tram had a good life! I had the pleasure of riding it during it's first winter of ops.

Dude that is a sweet picture. Excellent. Thanks for posting that up.

I've always wanted to scan the slides my old man has of our mid-seventies jackson trips and post a little retro TR. One of these days.

Thanks for the stoke. Can't imagine how cool riding the mountain would have been those first couple of years.