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19 People and Dog Rescued After Being Trapped for Hours in Austrian Cable Car Damaged During Storm

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19 people and a dog were rescued unharmed Monday evening after spending more than four hours trapped in a gondola suspended high above the ground during a summer storm in western Austria. The passengers were riding the Karrenseilbahn, a popular cable car in the state of Vorarlberg, when severe winds struck the area around 3:00 p.m. local time, pushing two […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | June 25, 2025
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This ‘Ski Lift Graveyard’ Is More Like a Museum With an Abundance of Alpine History

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Nestled in the French Alps along a quiet roadside near the town of Taninges lies a strange and beautiful sight: row after row of decommissioned ski lifts. Chairlifts, gondolas, bubbles, and cable cars rest quietly in what looks like an outdoor museum. To the passerby, it is known informally as the ski lift graveyard. But this is no junkyard. It […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | May 23, 2025
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Big Sky, MT, Report: Winter’s Not Over Yet

Report from Saturday, March 22, 2025 “What about Big Sky?” my partner asked while we were perusing the list of Mountain Collective resorts early in the season, planning possible ski trips for the season. Though I had always been aware that Big Sky was a big resort in the grand state of Montana, I had not found my way up […]

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Zach Armstrong | March 26, 2025
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The 5 Scariest Lifts in the World

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We’ve all had a scary experience on a chairlift, tram, or gondola. Some lifts are scarier than others and that should be recognized. Whitelines.com put together a list of the 5 scariest lifts in the world along with some details as to why each lift is great at raising the hairs on the back of your neck. We personally get freaked out every time we ride Red Dog at Squaw Valley… […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 11, 2024
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Snowbird, UT, Now Closed for the Season | Hoping to Reopen June 17th for Father’s Day Weekend

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The Mountain Will Unveil the First and Only Rooftop Tram Balconies in North America as it Welcomes Summer Skiing and Snowboarding Following a record-breaking winter season, Snowbird will be open for skiing and snowboarding for Father’s Day weekend, June 17-18, conditions permitting. The resort will also unveil its brand-new Tram rooftop balconies—the first and only of their kind in North […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 30, 2023
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Opens Aerial Tram On May 20 and Begins Summer Operations 

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Big Red” Tram Kicks Off Summer Activities In Jackson Hole Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce that its celebrated Aerial Tram will be open to the public on May 20, marking the official kickoff for summer operations at the resort. Related: Deep Dive: A History of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Built in 2008 and gliding skyward […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 15, 2023
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, to Open Aerial Tram This Saturday

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Bridger Gondola and Marmot and Sublette Lifts Open Dec. 3 Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce that it will open the Aerial Tram, Sublette and Marmot lifts and the Bridger Gondola this Saturday, Dec. 3. JHMR has received a steady stream of snowfall, with 112 inches of snow already recorded this season and more forecasted throughout the […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 30, 2022
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[VIDEO] New Tram Cabins at Snowbird, UT, Are Officially Open

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With blue skies, around 2,000 acres of top-to-bottom terrain open, and some of the best early season conditions in recent memory, it was the perfect day to open the next generation of Snowbird, UT, tram cabins—a week before originally planned. Related: VIDEO: Is The Snowbird Tram the Best Ski Lift in North America? Manufactured by the Swiss manufacturer CWA, the […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 28, 2022
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Snowbird, UT, Announces Both New Tram Cabins Will Operate This Winter

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Snowbird has announced its 2022/23 winter season opening day will be Wednesday, November 30, 2022, conditions permitting. For the first time in 50 years, Snowbird guests will enjoy new Tram cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows and new graphics while maintaining the traditional red and blue colors. “We are excited to have beautiful new Tram cabins for our guests this winter. Riding […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 11, 2022
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[PHOTOS] New Snowbird, UT, Tram Now Open to the Public

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After an initial setback, the new tram at Snowbird, UT, took its maiden voyage and opened to the public on Saturday. Related: [VIDEO] New Snowbird, UT, Tram Cabin ‘Damaged Beyond Repair’ After Falling From Crane During Installation Only the blue tram is carrying passengers after the new red one was dropped and damaged beyond all repair during installation. The old red […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 18, 2022
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Big Sky Resort, MT, Has Detonated Thousands of Pounds of Explosives While Building New Tram

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Big Sky Resort is continuing toward its 2025 Vision to transform the mountain experience. The resort has already upgraded many lifts and lodging options, increased snowmaking capabilities, increased village parking, and expanded the village learning area. They are currently working on transforming the tram experience on Lone Peak. Now that it has finally stopped snowing, they can start the construction […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | July 1, 2022
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[VIDEO] New Snowbird, UT, Tram Cabin ‘Damaged Beyond Repair’ After Falling From Crane During Installation

It’s being reported via LiftBlog and a number of social media accounts that one of the new tram cabins at Snowbird, UT, was ‘damaged beyond repair’ during installation on Saturday. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. Related: Snowbird, UT, to Get New Trams | First in the United States With Rooftop Balcony A timelapse video on Twitter (below) shows the cabin suspended from […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 30, 2022
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[VIDEO] Snowbird’s Original Tram Cabins Ran For the Last Day Yesterday

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Big Sky Resort, MT, Announces New Base-to-Summit Lift System and On-Mountain Dining

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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, to Open Iconic Aerial Tram Today

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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced yesterday that it would open the iconic Aerial Tram for the winter 2021-22 season on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, offering 4,139 vertical feet of skiing and riding. “We are pleased to open our iconic Aerial Tram just in time for a celebratory holiday break. The Bridger Gondola, Casper lift, Marmot lift, Thunder lift, and […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 21, 2021
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY: 10 Questions About the Summer 2021 Tram Maintenance

This post first appeared on the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort blog One of the most iconic trams in the world sits at the base of Teton Village. Proudly ready to whisk skiers up 4,150 feet to the top of Rendezvous Mountain every day in the winter and bring hundreds of sightseers to arguably the best viewing spot in the valley […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 12, 2021
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Aerial Tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Will Not Open This Summer

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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY (JHMR) yesterday announced key dates and operational highlights for the upcoming Spring Season Pass Sale, summer 2021 operations, and Teton Village Sports remodel. This included the news that the iconic Aerial Tram will not operate, as the resort will conduct extensive scheduled maintenance through early fall in preparation for next winter’s operation. Related: Jackson Hole’s […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 11, 2021
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How Old is Your Ski Lift?

When you come to a resort and ride a ski lift, do you think of how old that lift is? Probably not, unless you’re stuck on the chair for a few hours. Are the new lifts more reliable and safe than the older ones? Well, it’s hard to say—I was stuck for three and a half hours on a relatively […]

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Claire Weiss | January 26, 2021
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Advising Guests to Wear Not One, But Two Neck Gators When Visiting

There is scientific data showing that standard neck gators or face buffs often worn by skiers and riders won’t protect against spreading the coronavirus.  Two-layered face buffs are the way to go—but not everybody wears them. Related: The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #2 | “Are Ski Resorts Safe To Visit During COVID-19?” World-class powder destination Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 25, 2020
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The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #6 | Alta Ski Area – Skiing First, COVID, Canyon Traffic, & Silver Linings

The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Alta Ski Area Last month we proudly announced the launch of “The SnowBrains Podcast.“ The SnowBrains Podcast has already broken into the top 20% of all podcasts, and we’re honored and humbled. Thank you! This week, we bring you episode #6 with the General Manager of Alta Ski Area in Utah, Mike Maughan. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 24, 2020
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