PROVO—
A man is hoping to raise $5 million to rebuild the Bridal Veil Falls tram up Provo Canyon. Merlin Ross from Sandy says he's certainly trying what he can to get the tram up and running. He's a book author and says he plans to help raise the money by selling his books and games to the public. He hopes to raise the money by 2012.Ross says as time goes on, the cost of the to rebuild increases dramatically. He says a few years ago it would cost around $3.7 million to rebuild. Now it is probably closer to $5 million.
A number of groups have previously tried to buy the privately owned Bridal Veil Falls property and to raise money to rebuild the tram. They have been unsuccessful.
The popular ride hasn't been in operation for years after an avalanche wiped it out. Also, the much visited lodge at the top of the falls burned down several years ago.
Despite the disasters, the area remains to be a very popular tourist destination.
