Swayde Posted May 6, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Can you still walk up the mountain, buy something in the restaurant or gift shop and ride the tram down for free? Is it worth the effort to save $60 for 2 people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted May 7, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 7, 2013 It is not an easy walk up especially if it has been snowing and/or raining. Doing the climb just to save $ is a poor idea. The hike up will also take a good while. The trail up from town is very steep, has some really dangerous places and some parts of the trail are not marked. You are traveling to Alaska in May which puts the idea of walking up out of the question. There is no 'free ride down' option on this year's price list for the Tramway. Remember not to buy a tram ticket until you arrive in Juneau because if it is not a clear day and you cannot see the top of the tram from the bottom, there will be no view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayde Posted May 7, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thank you for the information. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophy_23 Posted May 7, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 7, 2013 From reading another thread it sounds like the tram is a waste of money right now as there is so much snow you can't get anywhere at the top. Basically you can go up to take a picture of your ship and head back down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayde Posted May 7, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted May 7, 2013 From reading another thread it sounds like the tram is a waste of money right now as there is so much snow you can't get anywhere at the top. Basically you can go up to take a picture of your ship and head back down. Thanks for that info. It never would have occurred to me. We don't get snow here =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophy_23 Posted May 7, 2013 #6 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks for that info. It never would have occurred to me. We don't get snow here =) Just a heads up that is all. You can check into it further but I would hate to spend that kind of money and be able to do nothing but stand on the observation deck for a picture of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted May 8, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 8, 2013 The 'seeing' conditions right now in Juneau are no good at all. That's why I advise not to buy tram tickets ahead of time. The tram doesn't give refunds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayde Posted May 8, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thank you both for your help, information and advice. I really appreciate it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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