TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — Whoopsie.
Tram operations at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort were temporarily paused on Monday, July 14, when a guest discharged some bear spray onboard.
According to the incident report, at about 3:30 p.m., a guest’s bear spray canister “accidentally discharged while the tram was departing the dock.” The tram returned to the dock to offload its passengers.
“The affected tram car underwent a thorough cleaning and has since been returned to service,” the report reads. “It has been confirmed that this was not a full discharge of the canister.”
No one was harmed in this incident, according to the resort. Last summer, a rogue bear spray cloud cleared the dance floor at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar.
All of Teton County is bear country, so carrying bear spray in the summer is the right move. Just remember to leave the safety engaged when possible. See the National Park Service’s website for bear spray guidance.
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