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“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|

37TH ANNUAL TRAM ROAD CHALLENGE RESULTS

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.

alt9design2024-10-23T17:02:37+00:00October 23rd, 2024|Events|

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY REOPENS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

Annual Preventative Maintenance Concludes

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen on Friday, October 18, 2024, one day earlier than previously announced. The first tram up will be at 10:00 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. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes.

Completed projects during the 2024 preventative maintenance closure include replacement of 4 tension ropes, maintenance and testing on the gearbox, and track rope repositioning, among other essential tasks.

“We are pleased to announce that our reopening date has been moved up by one day,” stated General Manager Nancy Nichols. “We extend our gratitude to our visitors for their patience as our Tramway Systems team diligently completed all necessary projects. We eagerly anticipate welcoming both new and returning visitors to the Tramway and the beautiful Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.”

alt9design2024-10-17T18:20:13+00:00October 17th, 2024|Events|

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY REOPENS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

Annual Preventative Maintenance Concludes

PALM SPRINGS, CA (October 17, 2024) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen on Friday, October 18, 2024, one day earlier than previously announced. The first tram up will be at 10:00 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. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes.

Completed projects during the 2024 preventative maintenance closure include replacement of 4 tension ropes, maintenance and testing on the gearbox, and track rope repositioning, among other essential tasks.

“We are pleased to announce that our reopening date has been moved up by one day,” stated General Manager Nancy Nichols. “We extend our gratitude to our visitors for their patience as our Tramway Systems team diligently completed all necessary projects. We eagerly anticipate welcoming both new and returning visitors to the Tramway and the beautiful Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.”

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alt9design2024-10-17T18:20:28+00:00October 17th, 2024|News|

ANNUAL SNOW GUESSING CONTEST BEGINS OCTOBER 1

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Continues Annual Tradition

The San Jacinto Mountains will soon be covered in snow, which means it’s time for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Snow Guessing Contest to begin! This 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 regular Tram admission tickets, plus a special Tram gift memento. In the event there are more than ten correct entries, winners will be chosen by the earliest postmark date.

To submit an entry, write down your best-guess date on a postcard and mail it to: Snow Guessing Contest, 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Only one date per postcard will be accepted. For more information and rules, please visit https://pstramway.com/snow-guessing-2024.

The top of the Tramway will soon be covered in snow, making a snow day a short 10-minute tramcar ride away from the desert floor. There’s never been a year when someone didn’t win the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Snow Guessing Contest.

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alt9design2024-09-28T16:43:59+00:00September 28th, 2024|Events|

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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

Annual Preventative Maintenance Concludes

Annual Preventative Maintenance Concludes

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Continues Annual Tradition

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