Yearly Archives: 2019

TRAMWAY’S SNOW GUESSING CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 20, 2019) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Snow Guessing Contest officially ended on Wednesday, November 20 with one inch of measurable snow at the Tramway’s Mountain Station as of 2:00 p.m.

The first ten contestants who submitted the correct date are:

    1. M. […]
2019-11-21T01:26:28+00:00November 21st, 2019|News|

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES CONTINUE AT PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Santa Visits, Holiday Hours, Holiday Dining and More!

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 12, 2019) Santa visits the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway on Saturday, December 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free candy canes and photo opportunities for the kids bring another dose of Yuletide merriment to all who visit the Tramway’s Mountain Station.

Then, on Sunday, […]

2019-11-13T16:52:42+00:00November 13th, 2019|News|

“SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAYS” AT PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 5, 2019) On November 29, a decades-long tradition resumes when holiday choir season begins at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 13, a different high school choir performs holiday favorites at the Tramway’s Mountain Station.

For the 2019 holiday season, the Tramway is proud to present […]

2019-11-05T21:25:22+00:00November 5th, 2019|News|

PEABODY AND EMMY AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST HANK PLANTE TO LIGHT TRAMWAY’S HOLIDAY TREE DECEMBER 1

Special Appearance by Santa Adds to Festivities

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 3, 2019) Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist, Hank Plante, will serve as the 2019 celebrity tree lighter for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 1 at the Tram’s Mountain Station kicking-off with a holiday […]

2019-11-04T19:12:53+00:00November 4th, 2019|News|

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

PALM SPRINGS, CA (October 28, 2019) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate a special schedule during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Thursday, November 28 through Sunday, December 1. The first tram up each day will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down will be […]

2019-10-28T19:20:37+00:00October 28th, 2019|News|

RESULTS OF THE 34th ANNUAL TRAM ROAD CHALLENGE

PALM SPRINGS, CA (October 26, 2019) The winner of today’s 34th Annual Palm Springs Aerial Tram Road Challenge was CJ Hitz of Colorado Springs, CO, who ran the “World’s Toughest 6K” in 30 minutes, 49 seconds. The first female to cross the finish line was Lynda Weyman of Calgary, Canada in 40 minutes, 50 seconds.  […]

2019-10-28T15:25:05+00:00October 28th, 2019|News|

MEDIA ALERT

PALM SPRINGS, CA (October 6, 2019) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will re-open as scheduled at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 7 after concluding its annual maintenance shutdown.

We look forward to welcoming guests back. Download PDF

2019-10-07T16:19:51+00:00October 6th, 2019|News|

ANNUAL SNOW GUESSING CONTEST BEGINS OCTOBER 1

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Continues Annual Tradition

PALM SPRINGS, CA (September 30, 2019) Temperatures may still be on the warm side, but October 1st marks the start of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Snow Guessing Contest. This annual event continues until the first measurable inch of snow fall at the Tram’s Mountain Station, elevation 8,516 feet.

The […]

2019-09-30T19:48:21+00:00September 30th, 2019|News|

MEDIA ALERT

PALM SPRINGS, CA (September 28, 2019) Due to maintenance delays, the reopening date for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has been moved from Monday, September 30 to tentatively Monday, October 7.

According to Vice President of Tramway Systems Chris Bartsch, “During our current shutdown, a measurement device called the load cell was changed-out. After a site […]

2019-09-29T18:37:38+00:00September 29th, 2019|News|
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