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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 of weather delays and the availability of required replacement parts, we had to make the unfortunate decision to delay our reopening by a week.”
Adds Bartsch, “While we regret the inconvenience this may cause our guests at this time, our number one goal is always the safe and reliable operation of the tram when we do reopen.”
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, continue to operate. As well, Long Valley Nature Discovery Loop Trail (3/4 mile) and Desert View Loop Trail (1.5 mile) will remain open for hiking.
The Tramway will still close for annual maintenance as scheduled on September 7 with a tentative reopening date of October 4.
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 in 12-year intervals to facilitate even wear,” says Vice President of Tramway Systems Chris Bartsch. “We will also be changing pendant ropes, and the liners and bushings on the pendant rope sheaves. Finally, we will be conducting our annual comprehensive mechanical and electrical testing on numerous Tramway systems.”
Adds Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “We regret the inconvenience our annual maintenance shutdown causes our guests, but since we run seven-days-a-week year-round, this time allows us to complete projects we cannot do when we are open to the public.”
