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Jasper Skytram, Jasper National Park, Canada
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The Jasper Tramway is the longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada and the only guided aerial ropeway in the Canadian Rockies. Providing visitors with unprecedented views of six mountain ranges, glacial fed lakes, the Athabasca river (Alberta’s longest) and the scenic mountain town-site of Jasper. It was built in 1964 and goes to a height of 2,277 m (7,472 ft) above sea level.
At the top stroll the boardwalks viewing the interpretive plaques and watch for wildlife. Alpine inhabitants include the Hoary Marmot (famous for its whistling alert call), White-tailed Ptarmigan, Ground Squirrels, Pikas and the occasional Bighorn Sheep. Travel off of the boardwalks onto the hiking trails to the summit is possible but done so at your own risk. Please be safe and prepared. Dress appropriately.
The tram is a ten minute drive from Jasper, Alberta and crests The Whistlers Mountain.
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