Alta Tram

exit32I personally liked the long ride times

ramlaKramlaJI wonder if there would someone who would want to execute the idea of underground lifts. I know it would be way too expensive to do. Maybe a type of capsule that would utilize hydraulics or pneumatics and make it go like a missile. a Mountain with no groomed slopes and no visible lift infrastructure would be golden.

partyandBSfirst off fuck alta. they can build whatever they want and im still not gonna go. the exclusiveness with ski only and no park is a no for me dogg.

partyandBSa basin expanded to the beavers and a bunch of locals were saying it ruined side country lines and what not but overall it made skiing there way better.

cyphersbooooo front range take. booooo

exit32I didn't mean that the idea of it wasn’t good I just wasn’t sure if they were executing right by making a giant tower at the top of one of nicest peaks in the Wasatch. They could have moved the top of tram lower and just some hike to terrain and it would of kept the peak beautiful.

exit32Forest Service has approved Alta's plans to put in a tram to the top of Mount Baldy. It will go to the very top.

While the idea of a tram wouldn't be bad in theory, as it will open up more lift access terrain, and prevent military mortars from being shot over civilian property (the only place in the U.S. this happens).

I still feel like their going about this all wrong. For example it will go the top which it will make a huge eyesore. I feel like there's a way to make it go partly up and end around tree line, to make it blend in. Also some of the famous hike to terrain on Baldy will be the same. In addition, as part of this plan they are trying to replace the iconic Wildcat double with a detachable quad. I personally liked the long ride times at the end of the day as it was kind of a break, but clearly Alta sees differently. I don't know what changed at Alta's management, but this is just sad.

I don't know maybe I'm just ranting about a good change, but this feels like tearing about part of the history/legacy of Alta

ramlaKramlaJI wonder if there would someone who would want to execute the idea of underground lifts. I know it would be way too expensive to do. Maybe a type of capsule that would utilize hydraulics or pneumatics and make it go like a missile. a Mountain with no groomed slopes and no visible lift infrastructure would be golden.

Never been to Alta, but the vibes of the old lifts are sick trough videos. Reminds me of Riksgränsen. In my opinion upgrading lifts to faster and more modern lifts is worth the risk of losing little vibes.

You are probably the first skier ever to say this.

michael_bcPlenty of European areas have underground "trams": Zermatt, Val d'Isere, Tignes, St. Moritz to name a few.

I believe building tunnels has more impact on the environment than classic ski lifts because they can change underground water streams. There are also a few examples where the tram caught on fire and the vertical tunnel acts like a chimney burning everyone alive.

What is happening more and more is the top chair or gondola station being underground, digging them into the mountain so they aren't such an eye sore. The exit comes right out of the mountain.

**This post was edited on Jul 28th 2024 at 7:18:24am

exit32While the idea of a tram wouldn't be bad in theory, as it will open up more lift access terrain, and prevent military mortars from being shot over civilian property (the only place in the U.S. this happens).

mrk127Genuinely curious what you mean by this

eheathavalanche bombs, they shoot them from one side of the canyon to the other, over "civilian" property.

eheathavalanche bombs, they shoot them from one side of the canyon to the other, over "civilian" property.

mrk127Oh lol I thought he was talking about actual military training. I know there are a few military bases in Utah and that jets fly that area all the time

eheathOnce and awhile you'll just see a few fighter jets ripping around the valley, looks fun as hell haha

bennwithtwonsthis is something i try to keep in mind when i feel the unease associated with change

the way things are when you arrived somewhere (let's use the town/resort where you live/ski for instance) is just a snapshot in time. the town/resort didn't appear magically as you first observed it. it is easy to assume that the condition of the town/resort at this moment is the status quo and always has been. in fact, there were probably a lot of people who lived there before you who were complaining about the changes that led to it being just like it was when you got there.

maybe the house or the building you live in was completed just moments before your arrival after years of dispute and animosity between neighbors. perhaps your favorite restaurant only just opened after the landlord kicked out a long-standing tenant loved by the community.

i know it feels weird when a place you feel very strongly about (but have no actual control over) starts doing things you didn't approve of but you're just gonna have to accept it. also, maybe you'll find yourself in a few years saying that on the whole, you actually appreciate the change.

mrk127Oh lol I thought he was talking about actual military training. I know there are a few military bases in Utah and that jets fly that area all the time

officechairhttps://youtu.be/D6SYHrk5x5k?si=U662I0n5KHGjuRAI

Hearing the artillery on a powder day before lifts open was an experience.

**This post was edited on Aug 1st 2024 at 9:04:34pm

ramlaKramlaJI wonder if there would someone who would want to execute the idea of underground lifts. I know it would be way too expensive to do. Maybe a type of capsule that would utilize hydraulics or pneumatics and make it go like a missile. a Mountain with no groomed slopes and no visible lift infrastructure would be golden.

Never been to Alta, but the vibes of the old lifts are sick trough videos. Reminds me of Riksgränsen. In my opinion upgrading lifts to faster and more modern lifts is worth the risk of losing little vibes.

You are probably the first skier ever to say this.

partyandBSfirst off fuck alta. they can build whatever they want and im still not gonna go. the exclusiveness with ski only and no park is a no for me dogg.

but as far as building a tram, this happens at any resort that expands. a basin expanded to the beavers and a bunch of locals were saying it ruined side country lines and what not but overall it made skiing there way better.

if you don’t like the way the tram looks, turn your head. also you rather be on a slow double instead of skiing sooner?? fuckin what dood??

the only constant in this life is change. get with it or get left behind ⛷️

KungKalmarI wonder if there would someone who would want to execute the idea of underground lifts. I know it would be way too expensive to do. Maybe a type of capsule that would utilize hydraulics or pneumatics and make it go like a missile. a Mountain with no groomed slopes and no visible lift infrastructure would be golden.

Never been to Alta, but the vibes of the old lifts are sick trough videos. Reminds me of Riksgränsen. In my opinion upgrading lifts to faster and more modern lifts is worth the risk of losing little vibes.

You are probably the first skier ever to say this.