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PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY’S SNOW GUESSING CONTEST ENDS
Seven Winners Announced
PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 16, 2025) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Snow Guessing Contest officially ended on Sunday, November 16 with one inch of measurable snow at the Tramway’s Mountain Station.
There were seven contestants who submitted the correct date:
- Carolyn Kirner-Schmidt of San Diego
- Sharon Lee Jones of Rancho Mirage
- Daisy Sandoval Mendez
- Stephanie Smith of Desert Hot Springs
- Martina Jimenez of Hemet
- Rick Bauer of Herald
- Shelley Gleasm of Cathedral City
Each winner will receive four regular Tramway admission tickets (valid for one year) plus a special Tramway gift. The contest began October 1, and 519 entries were received.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Extended Hours and Special Holiday Dining
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will offer special holiday hours during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30. 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 27, Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and a special holiday meal at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—will be available for purchase from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Meal service begins at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $41 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children (ages 3-10). The holiday menu includes a choice of honey-glazed ham, oven-roasted turkey, or vegetarian lasagna; a selection of side dishes; and pumpkin pie for dessert. A fountain beverage, coffee, or tea is included.
Peaks Restaurant will also serve a special Thanksgiving Day menu featuring a selection of oven-roasted turkey breast, pan-seared salmon, or filet mignon, accompanied by a seasonal appetizer and side dishes. For dessert, there is a choice of apple brown butter tart or pumpkin cheesecake. Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11:00 a.m. and is $79 for adults and seniors, and $39 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is not included. Reservations are recommended.
For more information or to view the full menus, please visit www.pstramway.com/dining/ or call 760-325-4537 for Peaks Restaurant reservations.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Extended Hours and Special Holiday Dining
PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 12, 2025) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will offer special holiday hours during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30. 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 27, Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and a special holiday meal at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—will be available for purchase from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Meal service begins at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $41 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children (ages 3-10). The holiday menu includes a choice of honey-glazed ham, oven-roasted turkey, or vegetarian lasagna; a selection of side dishes; and pumpkin pie for dessert. A fountain beverage, coffee, or tea is included.
Peaks Restaurant will also serve a special Thanksgiving Day menu featuring a selection of oven-roasted turkey breast, pan-seared salmon, or filet mignon, accompanied by a seasonal appetizer and side dishes. For dessert, there is a choice of apple brown butter tart or pumpkin cheesecake. Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11:00 a.m. and is $79 for adults and seniors, and $39 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is not included. Reservations are recommended.
For more information or to view the full menus, please visit www.pstramway.com/dining/ or call 760-325-4537 for Peaks Restaurant reservations.
