Monthly Archives: September 2021

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Continues Annual Tradition

PALM SPRINGS, CA (September 28, 2021) Fall has just arrived and, with it, the start of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Snow Guessing Contest. This annual event runs from October 1 until the first measurable inch of snow falls at the Tramway’s Mountain Station, elevation 8,516 feet.

The first ten entries received with the correct date of snowfall will win four Tram admissions plus a special Tram gift memento. In the event there are more than ten correct entries, the earliest postmarks will prevail.

To submit an entry, simply write down your best-guess date on a postcard and mail it to: Snow Guessing Contest, 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Participants may enter as many times as they would like, but only one date per postcard. See below for contest rules.

It won’t be long before snowflakes are falling just a few minutes from the desert floor. There’s never been a year when someone didn’t win the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Snow Guessing Contest.

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY REOPENING DATE MOVED TO OCTOBER 11

PALM SPRINGS, CA (September 22, 2021) Due to maintenance delays, the reopening date for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has been moved from Monday, October 4 to tentatively Monday, October 11.

According to Vice President of Tramway Systems Chris Bartsch, “With several days of weather delays and the availability of required replacement parts, we had to make the unfortunate decision to delay our reopening by a week.”

Adds Bartsch, “While we regret the inconvenience this may cause our guests at this time, our number one goal is always the safe and reliable operation of the tram when we do reopen.”

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY CONTINUES OPERATIONS DURING NATIONAL FOREST CLOSURE

PALM SPRINGS, CA (August 31, 2021) Due to the closure of national forests in the State of California from fire danger, Mt. San Jacinto State Park Wilderness backcountry trails and campsites will be closed effective tonight.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will, however, continue to operate. As well, Long Valley Nature Discovery Loop Trail (3/4 mile) and Desert View Loop Trail (1.5 mile) will remain open for hiking.

The Tramway will still close for annual maintenance as scheduled on September 7 with a tentative reopening date of October 4.