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The gondola is a Swiss-made tram, and was constructed in 1970 as the steepest vertical lift for a four passenger gondola in North America. It is powered by a 150 h.p. electric motor - and a gasoline engine auxiliary drive at the base, operating a single continuous loop cable 19,300' in length. In just under 15 minutes you are taken from the bottom terminal at 4,450' up to 8,150' atop Mt. Howard which was named for Major General Oliver O. Howard who pursued the Nez Perce from here in 1877. TRAM FACTS Highest point off ground: 120 feet (between tower 4 and 5) Lowest point off ground: 3 feet (between tower 17 and 18) Highest tower: #4 at 74 feet Cable length: 19,300 feet (nearly 4 miles long) When constructed, this tram was the steepest vertical lift in North America. There are 25 towers total, 3700 foot rise from base to summit. When
the tram was built in 1970, the original master plan called for more lifts
and a ski area.
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Weddings and Group Information
The scenic alpine setting at the summit of Mt. Howard has served as an ideal venue for weddings, family reunions, and a variety of other special meetings and celebrations. Groups must schedule in advance to qualify for a group rate. The Edelweiss Building is a large historic and rustic building located at the base area. It
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