Tram News

2017 Celebrity Tree Lighter Pulls Switch December 3

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 5, 2017) Award-winning actor, writer, singer, spokesperson and photographer, Shari Belafonte, serves as this year’s celebrity tree lighter for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 3 at the Tram’s Mountain Station kicking […]

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 3, 2017) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate a special 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 […]

PALM SPRINGS, CA (October 28, 2017) The winner of today’s 32^nd Annual Palm Springs Aerial Tram Road Challenge was JJ Santana who ran the “World’s Toughest 6K” in 29 minutes, 24 seconds. The first female to cross the finish line was Marina Orrson in 34 minutes, 09 seconds.  Austin Redwine, age 6, finished first in […]

32^nd Annual Event Supports United Way of the Desert

PALM SPRINGS, CA (October 14, 2017) The 32^nd annual Palm Springs Aerial Tram Road Challenge will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 with a start time of 7:00 a.m. This 6K run/walk begins at the bottom of Tram Way and ends at the Tram’s Valley […]

Mt. San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness and Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association Announce Fall Programs

PALM SPRINGS, CA (October 12, 2017) October 14 kicks off the fall series of the Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association (NHA) in partnership with the Mt. San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness.

According to NHA President Joe Migliore, […]

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Commences Annual Tradition

PALM SPRINGS, CA (September 28, 2017) It may still feel like summer, but October 1^st marks the start of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Snow Guessing Contest. This annual event continues until the first measurable inch of snow falls at the Tram’s Mountain Station, elevation 8,516 feet.

The first ten […]

Tramway Revised Reopening Date

PALM SPRINGS, CA (September 26, 2017) Due to maintenance delays, the reopening date for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has been moved from Saturday, September 30 to Monday, October 2.

According to Vice President of Maintenance Nick Clesceri, “Testing of our new track counterweight ropes has taken longer than expected and there were […]

September 10 Last Day to Ride Until September 30

PALM SPRINGS, CA (September 5, 2017) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will close for annual maintenance beginning Monday, September 11, 2017 with a tentative reopening date of Saturday, September 30 at 8:00 a.m.

“This year’s shut-down will provide an opportunity to replace bearings and cables, along with comprehensive […]

Holiday Marks End of Summer Schedule

PALM SPRINGS, CA (August 16, 2017) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate extended holiday hours on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day. That day, the first Tram up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last Tram up will be 8:00 p.m. and last Tram down […]

State Park to Conduct Viewing on August 2

PALM SPRINGS, CA (August 9, 2017) For Coachella Valley residents and visitors wishing to view the “Great American Solar Eclipse,” the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will open early on Monday, August 21. Ticket sales begin at 7:30 a.m. with the first tram car at 8:00 a.m. […]