Tram Takes (it) Off
Posted on Saturday, December 20th, 2008
Jackson Hole Tram Unveiling from Lauren M. Whaley on Vimeo.
After shooting this firey, blizzardy unveiling of the new Jackson Hole Aerial Tram with my point and shoot, my right hand’s fingers were white.
Following the fireworks and snowballs, I limped to the VC with my hand in my armpits. It took about 20 minutes and several dry heaves before my digits returned to healthy pink. But, it was worth being one of about 2,000 people present for Big Red’s unveiling.
Best part – a childhood dream come true – Santa emerging from a tram trapdoor and zipping down 60 feet to the roaring crowd. Rudolph was likely the only snow lover sulking at home that night. Who needs a sleigh when you’ve got a tram?
Now, that’s showmanship! Gorgeous. Hats off to everyone involved.
Did Peter have a slo-mo rig running? That will make those snowballs exploding look all the more majestic.
Swifty: I didn’t see Pilfian, but I suspect he was using a real and fancy camera on a tripod, so I bet we’ll get to see exploding snowballs and the wind rustling through Santa’s beard.