Monthly Archives: December 2021

PALM SPRINGS, CA (December 14, 2021) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Snow Guessing Contest officially ended on Tuesday, December 14 with one inch of measurable snow at the Tramway’s Mountain Station as of 11:30 a.m.

The first ten contestants who submitted the correct date are:

1. Ben Broyles, CA
2. Janet Shutak of Palm Springs, CA
3. Phillip Merriam of Highland, CA
4. Bruce Palmer of Palm Desert, CA
5. David Butts of Anchorage, AK
6. Matthew Sarmiento/Edward Ramos of Palm Springs, CA
7. Scott Nevison of Palm Springs, CA
8. Curtis Conant of Palm Desert, CA
9. Stewart Arledge of Santee, CA
10. Geri Pederson of Arleta, CA (tie)
11. Aurora Pedroza of Thousand Palms, CA (tie)

The winners will receive four regular Tramway admissions plus a Tramway-embroidered baseball cap. The contest began October 1 and 717 entries were received.

Extended Hours and Holiday Dining

PALM SPRINGS, CA (December 13, 2021) The Tramway operates a special holiday schedule from December 25, 2021 through January 2, 2022. The first tram up each day is at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up is at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down is at 9:30 p.m.

On December 25, 2021 and January 1, 2022, Ride ’n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—are available for purchase beginning at 8:00 a.m. Dinner service begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. Combination tickets are $38 for adults and seniors, and $24.50 for children (ages 3-10).

Peaks Restaurant serves the regular lunch menu on December 25 and January 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and, on January 1, the regular dinner menu from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended and may be made by either calling 760-325-4537 or via Open Table on the Tram’s website (www.pstramway.com/dining).