The Lone Peak Tram is proud to celebrate its 11th anniversary this season!

A hankering for the extreme among Big Sky's core riders fueled management's decision to install a tram to the summit which would expand the resort's overall size by 50%.

This furthered Big Sky's skiable terrain by over 1,200 acres and increased the verticle to 4,180 feet, placing it among the top three ski resorts in North America.

The Tram was built with the aid of 3,000 helicopter flights and hundreds of specialized high-altitude workers.

The Tram continues to transport technical skiers and riders to some of the most difficult terrain in the country while welcoming the less advanced skiers and sightseers to 360 degree views of three states, two national parks and dozens of peaks.

JUST THE FACTS

The inside of the cabins were originally painted pink to have a calming effect on the passengers.

A model of The Lone Peak Tram was blown up in Warren Miller's 1996 film Snowriders.

Construction began on June 4, 1995 and The Tram was opened to the public on December 23, 1995.

The Tram has played a key role in several marriage proposals and wedding ceremonies.

The ride alone is worth it for the scenery. It travels 1,450 vertical feet over a distace of 2,828 feet with two cabins alternating directions. Once at the top, 360 degree views of the surrounding mountain ranges, including the Tetons on a clear day, are nothing short of breathtaking. It can be enjoyed by intermediates who can navigate the groomed blue runs from the top of the Lone Peak triple chair on down to Tram boarding area, then ride theTram round trip, skiing on down groomers past the gondola to the base area

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