Monthly Archives: October 2023

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Extended Hours and Special Holiday Dining

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate a special holiday schedule during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26. 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 at 9:30 p.m.

On Thanksgiving Day, November 23, Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—will be available for purchase from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dinner service begins at 11:00 a.m. Combination tickets are $41 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children (ages 3-10). The holiday menu includes a choice of oven-roasted turkey, beef burgundy or vegetarian lasagna; a selection of side dishes; and a choice of pumpkin pie or carrot cake for dessert. A fountain beverage, coffee or tea are included.

Peaks Restaurant will also serve a special Thanksgiving Day menu including a butternut squash soup or mixed greens salad, oven-roasted turkey breast served with seasonal side dishes, and an apple tart topped with ice cream for dessert. Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11:00 a.m. and is $49 for adults and seniors, and $27 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is not included. Peaks Restaurant will also serve its regular menu. Reservations are recommended for Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant. To make a reservation, call 760-325-4537 or visit https://pstramway.com/dining/.

2023-10-30T21:55:11+00:00October 30th, 2023|Events|

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Extended Hours and Special Holiday Dining

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 6, 2023) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate a special holiday schedule during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26. 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 at 9:30 p.m.

On Thanksgiving Day, November 23, Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—will be available for purchase from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dinner service begins at 11:00 a.m. Combination tickets are $41 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children (ages 3-10). The holiday menu includes a choice of oven-roasted turkey, beef burgundy or vegetarian lasagna; a selection of side dishes; and a choice of pumpkin pie or carrot cake for dessert. A fountain beverage, coffee or tea are included.

Peaks Restaurant will also serve a special Thanksgiving Day menu including a butternut squash soup or mixed greens salad, oven-roasted turkey breast served with seasonal side dishes, and an apple tart topped with ice cream for dessert. Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11:00 a.m. and is $49 for adults and seniors, and $27 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is not included. Peaks Restaurant will also serve its regular menu. Reservations are recommended for Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant. To make a reservation, call 760-325-4537 or visit https://pstramway.com/dining/.

2023-10-30T21:54:25+00:00October 30th, 2023|News|

36TH ANNUAL TRAM ROAD CHALLENGE RESULTS

The winner of the 36th Annual Palm Springs Aerial Tram Road Challenge was Nic Beechan, who ran the “World’s Toughest 6K” in 30 minutes, 7 seconds. The first female to cross the finish line was Jeanne Collonge in 35 minutes, 51 seconds. Maverick Gentry finished first in the youngest category (12 and under) and Andrew Suozzo finished first in the oldest category (75-79).

This year’s Male and Female Challenge Division Winners are:

Age Groups Name City Time
12 and under M Maverick Gentry Cathedral City, CA 00:52:07
12 and under F Leilani Lua La Quinta, CA 01:25:33
13-19 M Travis Nuñez Unknown 00:37:44
13-19 F Yoselin Canseco California 00:45:56
20-24 M Jayson Fernbacher Orinda, CA 00:50:47
20-24 F None
25-29 M Deryhan Harris Unknown 00:41:43
25-29 F Oralia Ortega Unknown 00:51:06
30-34 M Ryan Mills Unknown 00:42:16
30-34 F Hail Wiggins Unknown 00:43:46
35-39 M Kyle Stovel San Diego, CA 00:38:42
35-39 F Liz Mills Bellevue, WA 00:46:14
40-44 M Steffen Hoehne Newbury Park, CA 00:38:37
40-44 F Carey Paholek Edmonton, Canada 00:42:51
45-49 M Eric Jannon Santa Monica, CA 00:43:52
45-49 F Arcy Selk Brawley, CA 00:44:50
50-54 M Troy Williams Palm Cove, Australia 00:37:52
50-54 F Kristen Trubee Palm Desert, CA 00:47:52
55-59 M Anthony Tanner Rancho Cucamonga, CA 00:38:09
55-59 F Nancy Hickey Los Angeles, CA 00:44:45
60-64 M Jeff Soares Aptos, CA 00:37:02
60-64 F Pamela Smyth Indio, CA 00:56:52
65-69 M James Maxwell San Diego, CA 00:48:16
65-69 F Debra Montgomery Unknown 00:52:24
70-74 M Paul Beer Palm Springs, CA 00:51:56
70-74 F Linda Peterson Playa Del Rey, CA 00:51:36
75-79 M Andrew Suozzo Cathedral City, CA 00:56:04
75-79 F Debbie Patterson Woodland, CA 01:12:23

The first Tram Road Challenge was held in 1983, and was won by Rob Slick in 27 minutes, 35 seconds and Nancy Baird in 35 minutes, 25 seconds. The fastest men’s time was set by Rubin Garcia of Mexico—26 minutes, 5 seconds—in 1987. Lubov Kremleva of Russia set the fastest women’s time—28 minutes, 56 seconds in 1998.

732 runners and walkers entered this year’s Tram Road Challenge.

2023-10-23T18:10:26+00:00October 23rd, 2023|Events|

36TH ANNUAL TRAM ROAD CHALLENGE RESULTS

PALM SPRINGS, CA (October 21, 2023) The winner of today’s 36th Annual Palm Springs Aerial Tram Road Challenge was Nic Beechan, who ran the “World’s Toughest 6K” in 30 minutes, 7 seconds. The first female to cross the finish line was Jeanne Collonge in 35 minutes, 51 seconds. Maverick Gentry finished first in the youngest category (12 and under) and Andrew Suozzo finished first in the oldest category (75-79).

This year’s Male and Female Challenge Division Winners are:

Age Groups Name City Time
12 and under M Maverick Gentry Cathedral City, CA 00:52:07
12 and under F Leilani Lua La Quinta, CA 01:25:33
13-19 M Travis Nuñez Unknown 00:37:44
13-19 F Yoselin Canseco California 00:45:56
20-24 M Jayson Fernbacher Orinda, CA 00:50:47
20-24 F None
25-29 M Deryhan Harris Unknown 00:41:43
25-29 F Oralia Ortega Unknown 00:51:06
30-34 M Ryan Mills Unknown 00:42:16
30-34 F Hail Wiggins Unknown 00:43:46
35-39 M Kyle Stovel San Diego, CA 00:38:42
35-39 F Liz Mills Bellevue, WA 00:46:14
40-44 M Steffen Hoehne Newbury Park, CA 00:38:37
40-44 F Carey Paholek Edmonton, Canada 00:42:51
45-49 M Eric Jannon Santa Monica, CA 00:43:52
45-49 F Arcy Selk Brawley, CA 00:44:50
50-54 M Troy Williams Palm Cove, Australia 00:37:52
50-54 F Kristen Trubee Palm Desert, CA 00:47:52
55-59 M Anthony Tanner Rancho Cucamonga, CA 00:38:09
55-59 F Nancy Hickey Los Angeles, CA 00:44:45
60-64 M Jeff Soares Aptos, CA 00:37:02
60-64 F Pamela Smyth Indio, CA 00:56:52
65-69 M James Maxwell San Diego, CA 00:48:16
65-69 F Debra Montgomery Unknown 00:52:24
70-74 M Paul Beer Palm Springs, CA 00:51:56
70-74 F Linda Peterson Playa Del Rey, CA 00:51:36
75-79 M Andrew Suozzo Cathedral City, CA 00:56:04
75-79 F Debbie Patterson Woodland, CA 01:12:23

The first Tram Road Challenge was held in 1983, and was won by Rob Slick in 27 minutes, 35 seconds and Nancy Baird in 35 minutes, 25 seconds. The fastest men’s time was set by Rubin Garcia of Mexico—26 minutes, 5 seconds—in 1987. Lubov Kremleva of Russia set the fastest women’s time—28 minutes, 56 seconds in 1998.

732 runners and walkers entered this year’s Tram Road Challenge.

2023-10-23T18:09:42+00:00October 23rd, 2023|News|
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