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Bridal Veil Falls Tram
Started by mcjones55, Aug 21 2006 08:12 PM
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Posted 15 August 2008 - 07:59 AM
The second one I had to save and then post because it was from a temporary page, but the first copied just fine.
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Posted 15 August 2008 - 12:31 PM
No problem. I tried to rid of the pictures in reply but it went messy up. I couldn't fix it. Thank you. I apprecaite it.
did you see the picture of view of top terminal and cabin in Daily Herold? It looks nice and old picture before 1970.
did you see the picture of view of top terminal and cabin in Daily Herold? It looks nice and old picture before 1970.
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Posted 20 August 2008 - 03:22 PM
Guess it's coming back someday.
New tram plans announced for Bridal Veil Falls
August 20th, 2008 @ 4:14pm
By Jed Boal
Last month, wildfire ravaged the Bridal Veil Falls area. Today, a private company announced plans to restore the area and even rebuild the tram one day.
Over the last dozen years, the abandoned tram at Bridal Veil Falls in Utah County has led people to ask: Is there any plan? People with big plans stepped up today.
On Pioneer Day, a human-caused fire raged above Bridal Veil Falls. It burned for two weeks, wiped out 300 acres of foliage and destroyed the upper tram building, which had sat unused for more than 12 years.
Brady Harper, the property owner, said, "The fire, which started on the 24th of July, kind of decided for us we needed to accelerate our plans."
Harper and Robin Roller signed a purchase agreement on the property two months ago. They plan to rebuild the tram and observation deck above the falls. It's been idle since 1996 when an avalanche damaged the tram base. At the base they envision an amphitheater for community events, weddings and concerts.
The company plans to work on trails and landscaping first. After that, it will start to reveal more about the overall plan. "We don't have the complete story to tell you, but we will be telling it to you over the period of the next few months," Harper said.
They want community support to raise $10 million to $20 million for their plans. For $99, anyone can own a piece of the falls. "This has to be a community-involved project for it to succeed," Roller said.
The money will go into the nonprofit Scenic Canyon Preservation Society, which would operate the tram and create an endowment.
New tram plans announced for Bridal Veil Falls
August 20th, 2008 @ 4:14pm
By Jed Boal
Last month, wildfire ravaged the Bridal Veil Falls area. Today, a private company announced plans to restore the area and even rebuild the tram one day.
Over the last dozen years, the abandoned tram at Bridal Veil Falls in Utah County has led people to ask: Is there any plan? People with big plans stepped up today.
On Pioneer Day, a human-caused fire raged above Bridal Veil Falls. It burned for two weeks, wiped out 300 acres of foliage and destroyed the upper tram building, which had sat unused for more than 12 years.
Brady Harper, the property owner, said, "The fire, which started on the 24th of July, kind of decided for us we needed to accelerate our plans."
Harper and Robin Roller signed a purchase agreement on the property two months ago. They plan to rebuild the tram and observation deck above the falls. It's been idle since 1996 when an avalanche damaged the tram base. At the base they envision an amphitheater for community events, weddings and concerts.
The company plans to work on trails and landscaping first. After that, it will start to reveal more about the overall plan. "We don't have the complete story to tell you, but we will be telling it to you over the period of the next few months," Harper said.
They want community support to raise $10 million to $20 million for their plans. For $99, anyone can own a piece of the falls. "This has to be a community-involved project for it to succeed," Roller said.
The money will go into the nonprofit Scenic Canyon Preservation Society, which would operate the tram and create an endowment.
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Posted 21 August 2008 - 04:33 AM
Good News. The owner of Bridal Viel Falls set up an own website. I saw it and is beautiful. It made me sad about destory the tram and the restaurant. They hope to get a new tram and restaurant next spring or next summer. I love to ride up, visit there, and see beautiful place.
http://www.refreshthefalls.com/
Deseret News: http://www.deseretne...0252445,00.html
Donations sought for Bridal Veil project
Aim is to restore tram, build an amphitheater and a restaurant
By Jens Dana
Deseret News
Published: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 12:27 a.m. MDT
PROVO — Pinning its hopes on gathering community donations, a restoration group says the tram at Bridal Veil Falls could rise again from the ashes of recent wildfires.
Teen voices could one day be heard belting out Shakespearean quotations over the roar of crashing water from a proposed amphitheater beneath the falls. Sightseers could one day dine in an outdoor restaurant in full view of the majestic scenery. And residents could own part of the falls for a $99 contribution to Bridal Veil Falls LLC and Scenic Canyon Preservation Society to help the organizations restore Bridal Veil Falls to its heyday.
"This is a crown jewel," said Brady Harper, of Bridal Veil Falls LLC, of the area. "This is as great as Delicate Arch."
Harper grew up five minutes from the 600-foot-high falls and is sad because many of the facilities have been destroyed in recent years because of avalanches and wildfires. Harper said he, like others, has hoped for a day when the area would be brought "back to where it should be.
"Instead of hoping and dreaming, I just started doing," he said.
About 16 months ago Harper and his partner, Robin Roller, entered into negotiations with the Grow family — who own the area and operated a restaurant and tram line there for 20 years — to buy the land in order to restore and revitalize the area. On June 15, they entered a contract to buy the property.
A month later, a human-caused fire swept through and destroyed the upper tram building. A short time later, the tram cables had to be cut completely.
As a result of the fire, Harper said, they've decided to accelerate their plans to let the community know that something is being done to restore the falls. He said they first plan to restore the tram, build an amphitheater, bring in infrastructure for future buildings and improve trails and landscaping around the falls. He said one day a plaza and outdoor restaurant could be built in the area to accommodate sightseers and hikers. He calls his plans "nuclear-warhead-nuts" proportioned.
"Sometimes I wonder, 'What have I gotten myself into?"' he jokes.
Aside from hurdles involved in obtaining the proper permits from Utah County, Harper said the organization needs to raise $10 million to $20 million for the project. That's why the organization is offering ownership in the falls for $99 per donation.
"This has to be a community-involved process for it to succeed," he said.
Provo resident Steven Grow, 63, is the brother of David Grow, who operated the tram and restaurant many years ago. He said the family was disheartened when the fire struck but he's elated to see this project going forward.
"I'm excited for any and all efforts to make Bridal Veil Falls whole," he said.
The organization hopes to begin construction at the beginning of next spring or summer. More information is available at www.refreshthe
http://www.refreshthefalls.com/
Deseret News: http://www.deseretne...0252445,00.html
Donations sought for Bridal Veil project
Aim is to restore tram, build an amphitheater and a restaurant
By Jens Dana
Deseret News
Published: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 12:27 a.m. MDT
PROVO — Pinning its hopes on gathering community donations, a restoration group says the tram at Bridal Veil Falls could rise again from the ashes of recent wildfires.
Teen voices could one day be heard belting out Shakespearean quotations over the roar of crashing water from a proposed amphitheater beneath the falls. Sightseers could one day dine in an outdoor restaurant in full view of the majestic scenery. And residents could own part of the falls for a $99 contribution to Bridal Veil Falls LLC and Scenic Canyon Preservation Society to help the organizations restore Bridal Veil Falls to its heyday.
"This is a crown jewel," said Brady Harper, of Bridal Veil Falls LLC, of the area. "This is as great as Delicate Arch."
Harper grew up five minutes from the 600-foot-high falls and is sad because many of the facilities have been destroyed in recent years because of avalanches and wildfires. Harper said he, like others, has hoped for a day when the area would be brought "back to where it should be.
"Instead of hoping and dreaming, I just started doing," he said.
About 16 months ago Harper and his partner, Robin Roller, entered into negotiations with the Grow family — who own the area and operated a restaurant and tram line there for 20 years — to buy the land in order to restore and revitalize the area. On June 15, they entered a contract to buy the property.
A month later, a human-caused fire swept through and destroyed the upper tram building. A short time later, the tram cables had to be cut completely.
As a result of the fire, Harper said, they've decided to accelerate their plans to let the community know that something is being done to restore the falls. He said they first plan to restore the tram, build an amphitheater, bring in infrastructure for future buildings and improve trails and landscaping around the falls. He said one day a plaza and outdoor restaurant could be built in the area to accommodate sightseers and hikers. He calls his plans "nuclear-warhead-nuts" proportioned.
"Sometimes I wonder, 'What have I gotten myself into?"' he jokes.
Aside from hurdles involved in obtaining the proper permits from Utah County, Harper said the organization needs to raise $10 million to $20 million for the project. That's why the organization is offering ownership in the falls for $99 per donation.
"This has to be a community-involved process for it to succeed," he said.
Provo resident Steven Grow, 63, is the brother of David Grow, who operated the tram and restaurant many years ago. He said the family was disheartened when the fire struck but he's elated to see this project going forward.
"I'm excited for any and all efforts to make Bridal Veil Falls whole," he said.
The organization hopes to begin construction at the beginning of next spring or summer. More information is available at www.refreshthe
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