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The Aerial Tram at Snowbird, UT

Installed in 1971 by Garaventa A.G. of Switzerland, the tram was one of the first four skilifts at Snowbird Ski Resort when the resort first opened. In the summer of 2004, Skilifts.org was fortunate enough to get a tour of this amazing lift and below are some pictures from our experience.

Facts:

• Manufacturer: Garaventa A.G.
• Installed: 1971
• Type: Aerial Tram
• Horse Power: 1,750 HP
• Slope Length: 8,395 feet
• Vertical Rise: 2,900 feet
• Speed: 1970 FPM
• Capacity: 1000 PPH
• Cabin Capacity: 120
• Cabin Weight: 7,500 LBS each
• Counterweight: 170 tons
• Cost: $3,000,000

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The lower terminal of the aerial tram.

The type of track and haul rope used on the aerial tram at Snowbird from Fatzer.

The main boarding area of the lower station.

Here is the main control center for the aerial tram.

This is the main computer for the aerial tram.

This computer monitors some of the things the aerial tram is experiencing, like wind gusts.

Here we see the aerial tram's drive.

This is the lift's motor room.

Another picture of the motor room.

Here we see part of the 1750 HP motor.

Another shot of the motor room.

Here is the lift's massive counterweight, weighing 170 LBS tons.

This is the aerial tram's maintenance bay, located above the lift's loading area.

Here are the sheaves for the haul rope.

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