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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Special Hours and Holiday Dining for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

PALM SPRINGS, CA (December 3, 2024) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate on a special holiday schedule December 21 through January 5. 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 December 25 and January 1, Ride ’n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—are 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).

Peaks Restaurant will serve special holiday dining menus on December 25 and January 1. Holiday dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11:00 a.m. and is $79 for adults and seniors. A separate menu for children ages 3-10 is also available. Tram fare is not included. Peaks Restaurant will also continue to serve its regular menu. Reservations are recommended for holiday dining on December 25 and January 1 in Peaks Restaurant. To make a reservation, call 760-325-4537 or visit https://pstramway.com/dining/.

REMINDER: Choir performances kick off the holiday season December 4, and continue Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays through December 15. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony hosted by KESQ’s Patrick Evans takes place December 8 with “American Idol” winner Abi Carter lighting the Tram’s landmark 45-foot tree comprised of over 4,000 LED lights.

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alt9design2024-12-03T19:53:22+00:00November 28th, 2024|News|

“SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAYS” BEGINS DECEMBER 4

High School Choirs Perform Holiday Favorites at 8,516 Feet

The holiday choir season begins December 4 at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station, continuing a decades-long seasonal tradition. Visitors can enjoy holiday favorites performed by high school choirs on select dates through December 15.

For the 2024 holiday season, the Tramway is proud to present the following line-up:

• Wednesday, December 4 – Martin Luther King High School Choir
• Thursday, December 5 – La Quinta High School Chamber Singers
• Sunday, December 8 – Palm Springs High School Choir and String Quartette
• Wednesday, December 11 – Cathedral City High School Choirs
• Thursday, December 12 – Coachella Valley High School Concert Choir
• Sunday, December 15 – Encore High School for the Arts Madrigals

Showtimes are at 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and are included with regular Tram admission. Performances are on the Pines Café Stage with food and beverage available for purchase from either Pines Café or the Lookout Lounge. (Note: The December 8 performance is outside on the Desert View Terrace at 5:30 p.m. as part of the tree lighting ceremony. There will also be a 7:30 p.m. performance inside).

alt9design2024-11-11T22:06:57+00:00November 11th, 2024|Events|

“SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAYS” BEGINS DECEMBER 4

High School Choirs Perform Holiday Favorites at 8,516 Feet

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 11, 2024) The holiday choir season begins December 4 at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station, continuing a decades-long seasonal tradition. Visitors can enjoy holiday favorites performed by high school choirs on select dates through December 15.

For the 2024 holiday season, the Tramway is proud to present the following line-up:

• Wednesday, December 4 – Martin Luther King High School Choir
• Thursday, December 5 – La Quinta High School Chamber Singers
• Sunday, December 8 – Palm Springs High School Choir and String Quartette
• Wednesday, December 11 – Cathedral City High School Choirs
• Thursday, December 12 – Coachella Valley High School Concert Choir
• Sunday, December 15 – Encore High School for the Arts Madrigals

Showtimes are at 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and are included with regular Tram admission. Performances are on the Pines Café Stage with food and beverage available for purchase from either Pines Café or the Lookout Lounge. (Note: The December 8 performance is outside on the Desert View Terrace at 5:30 p.m. as part of the tree lighting ceremony. There will also be a 7:30 p.m. performance inside).

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alt9design2024-11-11T22:06:10+00:00November 11th, 2024|News|

“AMERICAN IDOL” WINNER ABI CARTER NAMED PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY 2024 TREE LIGHTER

KESQ’s Patrick Evans to Emcee Ceremony

Abi Carter, Season 22 “American Idol” winner and Coachella Valley native, will serve as the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s 2024 celebrity tree lighter at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 8, 2024. KESQ Meteorologist and “Eye on the Desert” Host Patrick Evans will again emcee this year’s event at the Tramway’s Mountain Station. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Palm Springs High School Choir and String Quartet performing holiday favorites. Immediately following, Carter lights the Tram’s landmark 45-foot tree comprised of over 4,000 LED lights, which can be seen throughout the Coachella Valley.

Carter stole the hearts of “American Idol” viewers during her audition, singing her rendition of Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” which earned her a Platinum Ticket. The judges, Blake Shelton, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry, boasted about her performance, agreeing she could be the next winner of the show. During her “Hometown Hero Visit,” Carter visited places that meant the most to her, one of those being the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. During her visit, Carter expressed how she visited the Tramway as a child, and it always held a special place in her heart.

Carter became the first recipient of the Platinum Ticket to win the competition and the eighth female winner overall, along with stand-out artists like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Jordin Sparks. Since returning home to the Coachella Valley after her win, Carter sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” and dropped the first puck at a Coachella Valley Firebirds game at Acrisure Arena; she sang the national anthem at the 2024 United States Olympic trials for gymnastics; and held her first full concert, “No Amount of Dark,” at Acrisure Arena. Carter will also be performing at Stagecoach in Indio in 2025.

The tree lighting ceremony is open to the public and is included with regular Tram admission.

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alt9design2024-11-07T01:13:20+00:00November 6th, 2024|Events|

“AMERICAN IDOL” WINNER ABI CARTER NAMED PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY 2024 TREE LIGHTER

KESQ’s Patrick Evans to Emcee Ceremony

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 6, 2024) Abi Carter, Season 22 “American Idol” winner and Coachella Valley native, will serve as the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s 2024 celebrity tree lighter at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 8, 2024. KESQ Meteorologist and “Eye on the Desert” Host Patrick Evans will again emcee this year’s event at the Tramway’s Mountain Station. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Palm Springs High School Choir and String Quartet performing holiday favorites. Immediately following, Carter lights the Tram’s landmark 45-foot tree comprised of over 4,000 LED lights, which can be seen throughout the Coachella Valley.

Carter stole the hearts of “American Idol” viewers during her audition, singing her rendition of Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” which earned her a Platinum Ticket. The judges, Blake Shelton, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry, boasted about her performance, agreeing she could be the next winner of the show. During her “Hometown Hero Visit,” Carter visited places that meant the most to her, one of those being the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. During her visit, Carter expressed how she visited the Tramway as a child, and it always held a special place in her heart.

Carter became the first recipient of the Platinum Ticket to win the competition and the eighth female winner overall, along with stand-out artists like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Jordin Sparks. Since returning home to the Coachella Valley after her win, Carter sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” and dropped the first puck at a Coachella Valley Firebirds game at Acrisure Arena; she sang the national anthem at the 2024 United States Olympic trials for gymnastics; and held her first full concert, “No Amount of Dark,” at Acrisure Arena. Carter will also be performing at Stagecoach in Indio in 2025.

The tree lighting ceremony is open to the public and is included with regular Tram admission.

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alt9design2024-11-06T21:59:19+00:00November 6th, 2024|News|

SANTA EVENTS AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Santa Visits the Tramway December 7 and 14

“Breakfast with Santa” returns to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway on Saturday, December 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Join Mr. and Mrs. Claus for breakfast, holiday crafts, and storybook readings. Breakfast with Santa tickets are $55 for adults and seniors, and $42 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is included. Advanced tickets are required and can be made by calling (760) 325-1449. Availability is limited.

Santa will also be visiting the Tramway’s Mountain Station on Saturday, December 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa’s visit in Pines Café is included in general tram fare admission. Tram tickets are $32.95 for adults, $29.95 for seniors, and $18.95 for children (ages 3-10). Children can share their Christmas lists with Santa himself, pose for photos, and receive a free candy cane.

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alt9design2024-11-26T19:42:23+00:00November 6th, 2024|Events|

SANTA EVENTS AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Santa Visits the Tramway December 7 and 14

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 4, 2024) “Breakfast with Santa” returns to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway on Saturday, December 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Join Mr. and Mrs. Claus for breakfast, holiday crafts, and storybook readings. Breakfast with Santa tickets are $55 for adults and seniors, and $42 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is included. Advanced tickets are required and can be made by calling (760) 325-1449. Availability is limited.

Santa will also be visiting the Tramway’s Mountain Station on Saturday, December 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa’s visit in Pines Café is included in general tram fare admission. Tram tickets are $32.95 for adults, $29.95 for seniors, and $18.95 for children (ages 3-10). Children can share their Christmas lists with Santa himself, pose for photos, and receive a free candy cane.

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alt9design2024-11-04T18:32:49+00:00November 4th, 2024|News|

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 28 through Sunday, December 1. 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 28, 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, maple-glazed ham or vegetarian lasagna; a selection of side dishes; and pumpkin pie 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 a walnut salad, oven-roasted turkey breast served with seasonal side dishes, and an option of an apple brown butter tart or pumpkin pie for dessert. Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11:00 a.m. and is $51 for adults and seniors, and $26 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 reserve, please call 760-325-4537 or visit https://www.pstramway.com/dining/.

alt9design2024-10-28T18:29:40+00:00October 28th, 2024|Events|

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Extended Hours and Special Holiday Dining

PALM SPRINGS, CA (October 28, 2024) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate a special holiday schedule during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Thursday, November 28 through Sunday, December 1. 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 28, 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, maple-glazed ham or vegetarian lasagna; a selection of side dishes; and pumpkin pie 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 a walnut salad, oven-roasted turkey breast served with seasonal side dishes, and an option of an apple brown butter tart or pumpkin pie for dessert. Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11:00 a.m. and is $51 for adults and seniors, and $26 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 reserve, please call 760-325-4537 or visit https://www.pstramway.com/dining/.

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alt9design2024-10-28T18:40:57+00:00October 28th, 2024|News|

37TH ANNUAL TRAM ROAD CHALLENGE RESULTS

PALM SPRINGS, CA (October 19, 2024) The winner of today’s 37th Annual Palm Springs Aerial Tram Road Challenge was Conner Blalock, who ran the “World’s Toughest 6K” in 29 minutes, 56 seconds. The first female to cross the finish line was D’Arcy Hlavin in 39 minutes, 33 seconds. Demetrius Bribiesca finished first in the youngest category (19 and under) and Cherie Gruenfeld finished first in the oldest category (80-99).

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

Age Groups	Name	City	Time
19 and under M	Demetrius Bribiesca	Joshua Tree, CA	00:35:15
19 and under F	Iona Hutton	Palm Desert, CA	00:52:28
20-24 M	Ricardo Franco	Cathedral City, CA	00:50:06
20-24 F	Biannca Guintu	Rancho Mirage, CA	00:42:11
25-29 M	Ethan Waters	Los Angeles, CA	00:34:41
25-29 F	Chanel Dupont	Cathedral City, CA	00:50:06
30-34 M	Dennis Roth	San Diego, CA	00:35:30
30-34 F	Adriana Marquez	Rancho Mirage, CA	00:45:00
35-39 M	Eric Ogle	Hemet, CA	00:38:55
35-39 F	Lacey Orson	Palm Desert, CA	00:48:31
40-44 M	Sean Long	South Pasadena, CA	00:35:02
40-44 F	Janice Ng	Honolulu, HI	00:42:12
45-49 M	Jose Soto	Palm Springs, CA	00:40:41
45-49 F	Kimberly Mileti	Palm Desert, CA	00:41:51
50-54 M	Troy Fritzel	Anchorage, AK	00:37:49
50-54 F	Catalina Stevenson	Phoenix, AZ	00:41:51
55-59 M	Ricardo Rodriguez	Palm Springs, CA	00:37:28
55-59 F	Tania McCormick	Rancho Mirage, CA	00:43:58
60-64 M	Rich Suddock	Anchorage, AK	00:38:20
60-64 F	Ellen Trecha	Charlevoix, MI	00:47:15
65-69 M	John Groeneveld	Canmore	00:43:09
65-69 F	Cynthia Marriott	Torrance, CA	00:47:54
70-74 M	James Maxwell	San Diego, CA	00:48:45
70-74 F	Sandy Robbins-Sydner	Apple Valley, CA	00:54:16
75-79 M	Paul Beer	Palm Springs, CA	00:52:55
75-79 F	Jeanne Maxwell	San Diego, CA	01:04:40
80-99 F	Cherie Gruenfeld	Cathedral City, CA	01:06:45

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.

841 runners and walkers entered the 2024 Tram Road Challenge.

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alt9design2024-10-23T17:04:49+00:00October 23rd, 2024|News|

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Special Hours and Holiday Dining for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

High School Choirs Perform Holiday Favorites at 8,516 Feet

High School Choirs Perform Holiday Favorites at 8,516 Feet

KESQ’s Patrick Evans to Emcee Ceremony

KESQ’s Patrick Evans to Emcee Ceremony

Santa Visits the Tramway December 7 and 14

Santa Visits the Tramway December 7 and 14

Extended Hours and Special Holiday Dining

Extended Hours and Special Holiday Dining

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