Yearly Archives: 2021

ANNUAL SNOW GUESSING 2021 CONTEST BEGINS OCTOBER 1

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Continues Annual Tradition

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 […]

2021-09-28T20:52:23+00:00September 28th, 2021|Events|

MEDIA ALERT – TRAMWAY REVISED REOPENING DATE

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 […]

2021-09-23T17:28:59+00:00September 23rd, 2021|News|

MEDIA ALERT – NATIONAL FOREST CLOSURE

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, […]

2021-09-01T16:36:21+00:00September 1st, 2021|News|

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLOSURE

September 6 Last Day to Ride Until October 4

PALM SPRINGS, CA (August 30, 2021) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will close for annual maintenance beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2021 with a tentative reopening date of Monday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m.

“During this year’s shutdown, one of our track ropes will be repositioned, which is done […]

2021-08-30T18:08:09+00:00August 30th, 2021|News|

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY OBSERVES HOLIDAY HOURS ON LABOR DAY

Holiday Weekend Marks End of Summer Guided Nature Walks

PALM SPRINGS, CA (August 24, 2021) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate extended holiday hours on Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day. The first tram up will be at 8:00 a.m., last tram up will be 6:00 p.m. and last tram down will […]

2021-08-25T20:48:15+00:00August 25th, 2021|News|

Tramway Closed July 26, 2021 Due to Mechanical Issues

MEDIA ALERT

PALM SPRINGS, CA (July 26, 2021) – Due to mechanical issues caused by last night’s heavy rain and lightning, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will not open today. Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, July 27 with the first car up at 10:00 a.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Download PDF […]

2021-08-04T00:25:25+00:00July 26th, 2021|News|

BARY FREET ELECTED 2021 CHAIRPERSON OF MOUNT SAN JACINTO WINTER PARK AUTHORITY

PALM SPRINGS, CA (January 22, 2021) Bary Freet, retired Palm Springs fire chief, has been elected 2021 chairman of the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority (MSJWPA), governing body of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Freet was appointed to the Authority by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors in 2012, and reappointed by Supervisor […]

2021-01-22T22:04:06+00:00January 22nd, 2021|News|
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