Teton Village · Jackson Hole Mountain Resort · Aerial tram
Jackson Hole Aerial Tram
“Big Red” lifts 100 riders 4,139 vertical feet to the top of Rendezvous Mountain, where waffles, alpine trails and views across the valley wait at 10,450 feet.
Opens the resort’s summer tram page with prices and what’s included. The tram is between seasons now; the 2026–27 winter season opens November 27.
Details checked October 2026
Type
Aerial tram
At Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Admission
From $67 adults
Summer sightseeing · $149 family ticket
Hours
9–5 in summer
Closed now · winter season opens Nov 27, 2026
Time needed
1–5 hours
Tripadvisor’s suggested duration
Parking
Free in summer
Free daytime RV parking: Ranch and Stilson lots
Summit
10,450 ft
4,139 vertical feet up Rendezvous Mountain
What you’ll see
Up Rendezvous Mountain in Big Red
A tram operator rides along as the cabin climbs over five towers to the summit, where the temperature can be very different from the base.
Photo: Enricokamasa on Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
Start here
Waffles at Corbet’s Cabin
At the top, Corbet’s Cabin makes “Top of the World” waffles to order, with toppings like brown sugar butter, Nutella, peanut butter and bacon. This winter it opens with the resort on November 27, 2026, serving from 9 am to 3 pm, with the last waffles at 2:30.
RV tip: Bring layers even on a warm day; the summit sits more than 4,000 feet above the base. In summer, the ticket also covers same-day gondola rides.
More to see
- Alpine hikingSummer trails start from the summit, with views across Jackson Hole.
- Grand Teton SkywalkA summit viewing walk included with a summer sightseeing ticket.
- Gondolas includedSummer tickets include same-day rides on the Bridger, Sweetwater and Evening gondolas.
- Via Ferrata and paraglidingBook a guided via ferrata climb or a tandem paragliding flight for a separate fee.
Why go
Why the tram belongs on your Jackson trip
The current tram, nicknamed Big Red, carries 100 people and went into service in December 2008, replacing the original 63-person tram that ran for 40 years. The ride climbs 4,139 vertical feet to the 10,450-foot summit of Rendezvous Mountain. The resort gives the ride time as about 9 to 12 minutes.
Teton Village is at the end of WY-390, the road north from WY-22 near Wilson. The resort offers free daytime RV parking in the Ranch and Stilson lots, and every Teton Village lot is free in summer. Don’t try to reach it from Grand Teton on the Moose-Wilson Road in the rig; that road is closed to RVs and trailers.
In summer 2026 the tram ran daily from 9 am to 5 pm starting May 16. It’s closed between seasons now. The 2026–27 winter season opens November 27, and winter sightseeing depends on the weather.
Photo: CosmicPenguin on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5)
Why it made our list
- Summit views at 10,450 feet
- Waffles at Corbet’s Cabin
- Free daytime RV parking
- Gondolas included in summer
- Close to Fireside Resort
For RVers
Riding the tram on an RV trip
The practical stuff we wished someone had told us before we pulled in.
Park in Ranch or Stilson
The resort allows free daytime RV parking in the Ranch Lot and Stilson Lot, with no overnight parking. In summer, all Teton Village lots are free.
Skip the Moose-Wilson Road
Coming from Grand Teton? Don’t take the rig on the Moose-Wilson Road; it’s closed to RVs, trailers and vehicles over 23 feet. Come around through Wilson on WY-22 and WY-390.
Or ride the bus
START buses run from downtown Jackson to Teton Village for $3 one way, a good option if you leave the tow car in town.
Dogs stay behind
Only service animals may ride the tram in summer, and no dogs at all are allowed on lifts in winter. Plan for pets to stay at camp.
What visitors say about the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram
The visitor report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked October 30, 2026.
What visitors often mention
Recurring themes in Tripadvisor’s review mentions
WafflesHiking trailsSummitParagliders
Themes come from the popular mentions Tripadvisor shows on the tram’s page (for example “waffles” and “paragliders”). Tripadvisor doesn’t show counts for them.
Summer sightseeing prices
Starting prices from the resort’s summer tram page, checked October 30, 2026. Rates vary by date; the family ticket covers up to 2 adults and 4 juniors.
Good to know
Summer priceFrom $67 adults; $149 family
Ride9–12 min 100 passengers per cabin
ParkingFree in summer; RVs in Ranch or Stilson
WinterNov 27 resort opening day, 2026
Prices, rules and tram facts come from jacksonhole.com, checked October 30, 2026. The winter opening date comes from the resort’s announcement as reported by SnowBrains.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Jackson Hole Aerial Tram
- Address3395 Cody Ln, Teton Village, WY 83025
- Hours9–5 in summer
Closed now · winter season opens Nov 27, 2026 - Phone(888) 333-7766
- TicketsSummer sightseeing from $67 adults – see current prices
- Getting thereFrom Jackson, take WY-22 west toward Wilson, then WY-390 north about 7 miles to Teton Village. Tickets are in the Tickets & Guest Services building at 3395 Cody Ln.
- ParkingFree daytime RV parking in the Ranch and Stilson lots; no overnight parking. All Teton Village lots are free in summer.
Check jacksonhole.com or call 888-DEEP-SNO (888-333-7766) for tram status, especially on winter days with wind or storms.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram
Fireside Resort is about 10 minutes from the tram. The other two are farther, on the far side of town.
Fireside Resort Jackson Hole
Full-hookup RV sites in Wilson on the road to Teton Village, with showers, a coin laundry and a camp store.
Snake River Cabins & RV Village
Riverside full-hookup sites south of town, best for rigs up to 30 feet, with a pathway toward Jackson.
Gros Ventre Campground
Big Grand Teton campground on the Gros Ventre River, with electric sites and room for rigs up to 45 feet.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.
Winter season opens Nov 27, 2026
Ready to ride Big Red?
Check tram status and tickets on the resort’s site, then park in the Ranch or Stilson lot and head for the tram dock.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos: Enricokamasa (red tram; public domain), Crystalmountainskier (Teton Village; CC BY-SA 3.0), Sirguh (summit station; CC BY-SA 4.0), FUBARMAXUSMC (Corbet’s Cabin; CC BY-SA 4.0), National Park Service (summit hikers; public domain), Martin Kraft (clock tower; CC BY-SA 3.0) and CosmicPenguin (tram station; CC BY 2.5), via Wikimedia Commons; the images were resized. Video: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on YouTube (tram film). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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