BIG SKY RESORT
The Lone Peak Tram is in final preparations for the grand opening on Dec.19
The final step in the tram’s commissioning process, the load test, is complete. The main goal of the load test is to ensure the tram’s load cell measurement system, motor, and brakes are performing correctly by simulating the weight of passengers inside the cabin during operation. The weight is simulated with water tanks to 110% of the maximum payload, about 12,800 pounds.
“After all the work we put in, it’s nice to see it almost done,” said Cedric Aellig, project manager with Garaventa. “Now, most of the work is staff training to get the operators and lift maintenance crew familiar with it. They’re going to be ready for opening day.”
The new Lone Peak Tram will open to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 19. An all-day celebration will mark the occasion including a ribbon-cutting ceremony, giveaways, and live music. During après in Mountain Village, guests can sip complimentary samples of Tram Cabin Mountain IPA, a custom collaboration with MAP Brewing to celebrate the new tram and the resort’s 50th anniversary.
