By Mike Rosso For many years, I’ve driven right past this popular tourist attraction on top of Monarch Pass, but have never stopped in the gift shop or ridden the tram. This morning I took advantage of some relatively clear weather to visit and learn about the Monarch Crest Giftshop and Tramway, the highest commercial business along the entire length of U.S. Hwy. 50. It started with a visit to the 10,800 square-foot gift shop with Edie Schoenfeld who, along with her husband Jerry, recently bought the business from her parents, Jim and Deanne Littrell. The original giftshop and restaurant ...
