We decided to enjoy an aerial tram ride to the top of Rendezvous Mountain in Teton Village. We have taken this ride every year we have come to the Tetons but never tire of the wonderful view at the top of the mountain. Here is the tram car coming into the station at the base of the mountain.
It was considerably colder at the top of the mountain after gaining 4,139 feet in altitude.
Corbet's Cabin is a warming hut during ski season, serving waffles and hot beverages. We passed on the yummy treats this trip.
In the three years we have been coming to the summit, we have never seen the bare ground in June. The region received much less snow than most years.
There was still enough snow to make and throw a snowball.
Fifty percent of the ski slopes here at Teton Village are rated "expert". According to our tram operator, skiers come from all over the world to ski here. The beginning of one of the advanced ski runs is shown below. I know I wouldn't going down this trail!
Here is a view of the valley floor as we pass the other tram car on our way down the mountain. The Snake River is flowing left to right. Notice the windsock at a 45 degree angle on the tower in front of our tram. It was very windy the day we visited.
Later in the summer, the Couloir Restaurant offers a great happy hour on the outdoor deck and fine dining at 9000 feet. In the view below, you can still see snow all around the restaurant.
We hope to revisit Teton Village later in the summer to take advantage of the happy hour at the Deck and to dine at the Mangy Moose Restaurant at the base of the mountain.
It was considerably colder at the top of the mountain after gaining 4,139 feet in altitude.
Corbet's Cabin is a warming hut during ski season, serving waffles and hot beverages. We passed on the yummy treats this trip.
In the three years we have been coming to the summit, we have never seen the bare ground in June. The region received much less snow than most years.
There was still enough snow to make and throw a snowball.
Fifty percent of the ski slopes here at Teton Village are rated "expert". According to our tram operator, skiers come from all over the world to ski here. The beginning of one of the advanced ski runs is shown below. I know I wouldn't going down this trail!
Here is a view of the valley floor as we pass the other tram car on our way down the mountain. The Snake River is flowing left to right. Notice the windsock at a 45 degree angle on the tower in front of our tram. It was very windy the day we visited.
Later in the summer, the Couloir Restaurant offers a great happy hour on the outdoor deck and fine dining at 9000 feet. In the view below, you can still see snow all around the restaurant.
We hope to revisit Teton Village later in the summer to take advantage of the happy hour at the Deck and to dine at the Mangy Moose Restaurant at the base of the mountain.
We ate at the Mangy Moose. And everyone except me went up the gondola. Mike does not do heights!
ReplyDeleteIt was a beautiful place and the weather was perfect in September