EDMONTON

Days after 160 evacuated from mountaintop, Jasper SkyTram reopens

Julia Parrish Web Reporter, CTV Edmonton

Published Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:14AM MDT Last Updated Thursday, June 28, 2018 11:08AM MDT

Dozens of people were flown off a mountain near Jasper by helicopter after they were stranded by a power failure that stopped a tramway. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Jasper Skytram)

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After dozens had to be evacuated from Whistlers Mountain in Jasper National Park due to a circuit board malfunction, a popular tourist attraction reopened late Thursday.

The Jasper SkyTram was shut down Monday afternoon, and was closed for two days after a circuit board failed. The shut-down meant 160 people had to be evacuated from the top station by helicopter.

Staff from the SkyTram and Marmot Basin collaborated on the evacuation.

“This was a unique occurrence which was expertly handled by our staff,” Dave Gibson, SkyTram and Marmot Basin president and CEO said in a statement.

Gibson thanked area hotels and the community for stepping up to help.

The Jasper SkyTram reopened at 10 a.m. Thursday.