Worth it? YES: the signature Jackson Hole set-piece in either season. Winter: strong skiers ride it for the high, steep terrain and the views; non-skiers can ride up and down for the panorama (confirm foot- passenger policy). Summer: ride up for 360-degree Teton views and a Corbet's Cabin waffle, then hike the high alpine or ride back down. The play — check operating dates and buy access ahead; dress warm even in July (summit ~10,450 ft).
Who it’s NOT for: Skiers expecting the Tram to be an easy on-ramp — in winter it accesses the highest, steepest terrain (Corbet's, the bowls), not beginner runs. Anyone very sensitive to heights/altitude — it's an exposed cable ride to 10,450 ft, cold and thin-aired even in summer. Travelers who won't go out to Teton Village — the Tram loads there, not in town. Anyone visiting in the shoulder off-season — the Tram closes between seasons; confirm operating dates.
Skip it if: It's the between-seasons closure, you're a beginner skier expecting easy terrain off the top (it's the steeps), or heights/altitude are a real problem for you.
Time needed: ~1–2 hours for an up-and-down with time at the summit (waffle + views); longer if you ski or hike from the top. (research: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort — verify current ops)
Best time: Winter (ski season) for terrain access; summer for sightseeing and high-alpine hiking (verify current summer operating dates). Morning for clearest Teton views; dress warm year-round for the 10,450-ft summit.
Cost: $$-$$$Booking: Buy Tram/lift access or a summer sightseeing ticket per the resort's current system (often bundled with a lift ticket in winter) — VERIFY prices, season, and any foot-passenger policy at jacksonhole.com. Confirm operating dates before planning around it.
the signature Jackson Hole set-piece in either season. Winter: strong skiers ride it for the high, steep terrain and the views; non-skiers can ride up and down for the panorama (confirm foot- passenger policy). Summer: ride up for 360-degree Teton views and a Corbet's Cabin waffle, then hike the high alpine or ride back down.
Who is Jackson Hole Aerial Tram ("Big Red") for?
Jackson Hole Aerial Tram ("Big Red") is for winter ski teton village, parks basecamp town, and celebration luxury ranch.
Who is Jackson Hole Aerial Tram ("Big Red") not for?
Jackson Hole Aerial Tram ("Big Red") is not for Skiers expecting the Tram to be an easy on-ramp — in winter it accesses the highest, steepest terrain (Corbet's, the bowls), not beginner runs. Anyone very sensitive to heights/altitude — it's an exposed cable ride to 10,450 ft, cold and thin-aired even in summer. Travelers who won't go out to Teton Village — the Tram loads there, not in town. Anyone visiting in the shoulder off-season — the Tram closes between seasons; confirm operating dates.
When is the best time to visit Jackson Hole Aerial Tram ("Big Red")?
Winter (ski season) for terrain access; summer for sightseeing and high-alpine hiking (verify current summer operating dates). Morning for clearest Teton views; dress warm year-round for the 10,450-ft summit.
How expensive is Jackson Hole Aerial Tram ("Big Red")?
Jackson Hole Aerial Tram ("Big Red") is in the $$-$$$ range. Meravella shows prices as bands and never publishes exact figures it hasn't verified.
Basis research · last verified Sun Aug 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). Prices are shown as bands; confirm live before you go. We never rank by commission.
