Snowbird ski area in Utah has announced that its iconic tram (cable car) will have all new cabins for winter 22-23.
Both the resort and the tram have turned 50 this season and the centre's operators have decided that after travelling 794,994 miles (or the equivalent of travelling to the moon and back over one and a half times) its time for the original cabins to retire.
Two new cabins will arrive this spring to whisk skiers from Hidden Peak and (in a first for North America) will feature outdoor balconies for those wanting to really get into the great outdoors as the the tram climbs and descends from 11,000 feet with 360-degree views.
Similar cabins-with-balconies already operate to the Dachstein Glacier in Austria and to Tignes in France.
Work to upgrade the lift will begin at the winter season end in April and the new cabins are expected to debut in late June 2022."The new Tram cabins pay homage to the original Red and Blue Trams while incorporating a fresh, sleek design and a few extra bells and whistles," a resort spokesperson said adding,
"Snowbird is beyond excited to unveil the new Tram cabins featuring floor-to-ceiling windows as well as a summer seasonal experience featuring glass floor panels and rooftop balcony."
