PALM SPRINGS, CA (October 23, 2020) While it may still feel like summer, October 23 marks the start of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Snow Guessing Contest. This annual event runs until the first measurable inch of snow falls at the Tram’s Mountain Station, elevation 8,516 feet.
According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “Traditionally, our […]
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (July 13, 2020) This year, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is moving its annual maintenance shutdown period from September to August. According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “With our current extended closure, we decided that if we moved our maintenance period up by a month, we could perhaps reopen to the public by Labor […]
PALM SPRINGS, CA (March 18, 2020) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will continue its temporary closure at least through April 30 due to the ongoing uncertainties regarding the coronavirus.
According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “We again express our deepest regrets to our visitors and appreciate their understanding.”
PALM SPRINGS, CA (March 12, 2020) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will temporarily close due to the risk posed by the coronavirus. The closure is effective immediately and is expected to continue through March.
According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “The actions taken today were difficult, but the health and safety of our guests […]
PALM SPRINGS, CA (March 10, 2020) – Due to inclement weather, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will not open today. We do expect, however, to resume our normal operating schedule on Wednesday, March 11 with the first car up at 10:00 a.m.
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (March 8, 2020) One of the most spectacular places to watch the sunrise on Easter is at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station, elevation 8,516 feet. On Sunday, April 12, beginning at 5:15 a.m., celebrate Easter Sunrise Service with songs of faith, hope and joy by […]
PALM SPRINGS, CA (February 13, 2020) Former Inland Assemblyman Brian Nestande has been elected 2020 chairman of the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority (MSJWPA), governing body of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Nestande was appointed to the Authority by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors in 2016, and reappointed by Supervisor Manuel Perez […]
PALM SPRINGS, CA (February 3, 2020) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe holiday hours during Presidents’ Weekend February 15-17, 2020 with the first Tram car up each day at 8:00 a.m., the last Tram car up at 8:00 p.m. and the last Tram car down at 9:45 p.m. Tram cars depart at least every […]
PALM SPRINGS, CA (January 5, 2020) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe holiday hours during the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend January 18-20 with the first tram up each day at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down at 9:45 p.m. Tram cars depart at least […]