One of the summertime attractions in Jackson, Wyoming is the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram Rides. The cable car will take visitors to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain in about nine minutes. Guests will travel 4,139 vertical feet to get to the top of the mountain. There are plenty of things to do once visitors get to the summit.
Sightseeing includes 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors will see the city of Jackson Hole, the famous Grand Teton Peak, Grand Teton National Park and the Snake River Valley. People wishing to learn more about the area can listen to the Naturalist talks that happen daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm in the summer. Visitors meet at Corbet's Cabin Deck at the tram summit.
Hiking is a big part of the Aerial Tram Ride experience. Visitors can enjoy the alpine tundra with its unique wildflowers and geological aspects. They will be able to see fossils that came from the ancient oceans that once blanketed the Jackson Hole area. If guests would like a guided hike they are available at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. There is a fee of one activity ticket or twelve dollars per person.
If visitors are looking for the unusual then they can find it atop the mountain. A paragliding concession will take reservations for a tandem paragliding experience. They will jump from the tram summit which is the largest vertical drop in the United States.
Guests at the Aerial Tram can find waffles at Top of the World Waffles at Corbet's Cabin. The waffles are made fresh and are served with the guest's choice of brown sugar butter, Nutella or strawberry preserves. They also have drinks, quick food items to go and Jackson Hole logo gear.
The tram operates continuously throughout the summer dependent on weather conditions. They don't take reservations so it is filled on a first come first served basis. Changes in the weather in the mountains is common so visitors need to bring a jacket or sweater, and hikers need water, sturdy shoes and proper clothing for the weather conditions.
The early season begins in May and runs till mid June. The tram is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Prices are adults: $19.00, seniors: $15.00, young adults: (age 13- 17) $14.00, junior: (age 6-12) $10.00 and children under five are free. During the peak season they are open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily with prices of $24.00 for adults, $19.00 for seniors, $18.00 for young adults and $12.00 for juniors. The late season is defined as being from September 7th through September 27th. The hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and prices are $19.00 for adults, $15.00 for seniors, $14.00 for young adults and $10.00 for juniors. Children under five are always free.
Restaurants, shopping, museums and hotels are close to the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram Rides. Town Square with its antler arches is a great place for visitors to enjoy the nightlife of Jackson, Wyoming.
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