Is the Snowbird tram in Utah the best ski lift in North America?
Snowbird Tram Stats:
- Running time top to bottom = 7.5 minutes
- Top speed = 10 meters/second
- Elevation gain = 2,900-vertical-feet
“Its a competitive ride. It’s like how many trams did you get in today? Well I got 12. Well I got 10. Well I got 15. Well I got 20.” –29 Year Tram Operator Richard Duckworth”
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Absofuckinglutely right on ! ! !
Best lift to quickly get to the best goods at any ski area.
SB is also my favorite.
Jackson Hole’s new Tram is only other lift even close.