"The tram, completed in 1973 to bring skiers safely up to the slopes, ascends 300 feet above the Great Smoky Mountains and has carried millions of people up to Ober Mountain."
"I bought a $30 tram ticket for a two-mile ride above the mountains. Each tram car can hold 120 people, according to Ober Mountain."
"I couldn't help but think that if I hadn't struggled to find taxis, I never would have experienced the tram."
During a spring 2023 trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, an aerial tram ride became the highlight after being stranded in heavy rain. The tram, completed in 1973, ascends 300 feet and has transported millions to Ober Mountain. A ticket cost $30 for a two-mile ride, accommodating up to 120 people per tram car. The experience was unexpected, as the tram was spotted while searching for transportation. The author plans to return for another ride on a sunny day.
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