MEDIA ALERT -Tramway Update
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen for Saturday, February 3 and Sunday, February 4 after temporary road repairs were completed today following damage caused by this week’s storm. Regular weekend hours will resume with the first car up at 8:00 a.m., the last car up at 8:00 p.m. and the last car down at 9:30 p.m.
The Tramway will then close Monday through Wednesday (February 5-7) to complete permanent road repairs with reopening tentatively scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 8.
We regret the inconvenience this closure is causing our Tramway visitors and look forward to welcoming guests back upon completion of these necessary road repairs.
EXTENDED HOURS FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe holiday hours during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend January 13-15 with the first tram up each day at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up at 8:00 p.m., and the last tram down at 9:30 p.m. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes.
Tram admission is $30.95 for adults and $18.95 for children ages 3-10.
Special discounts and packages are available after 4:00 p.m. Twilight Tickets are $27.95 for adults and seniors, and $15.95 for children ages 3-10. Ride ‘n’ Dine Tickets, which include tram fare and dinner at Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant, are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children ages 3-10.
SNOW GUESSING CONTEST ENDS
Ten Winners Announced
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Snow Guessing Contest officially ended on Friday, December 22, 2023 with an inch and a half of measurable snow at the Tramway’s Mountain Station as of 9:00 a.m.
The first ten contestants who submitted the correct date are:
1. Elisa Sanchez Espinoza of Coachella, CA
2. M.L. Bratton of Indio, CA
3. Tim McQuaide of Culver City, CA
4. Linda Ontiveros of Yucca Valley, CA
5. Tim O’Connell of Cathedral City, CA
6. Barbara Purgett of Palm Springs, CA
7. Linda Dinko of Cathedral City, CA
8. Scott Nevison of Palm Springs, CA
9. J. Lam of Monterey Park, CA
10. Sandy Khanbegian of Palm Springs, CA
The winners will receive four regular Tramway admissions plus a Tramway 60th anniversary gift bag with a tee shirt, sticker, and magnet. The contest began October 1 and 800 entries were received.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Holiday Dining and Holiday Hours of Operation
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate on a special holiday schedule December 23 through January 7. 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 November 30, and continue select days through December 10. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place December 3 with actress Judith Chapman lighting the Tram’s landmark 45-foot tree comprised of over 4,000 LED lights, hosted by KESQ’s Patrick Evans.
ACTRESS JUDITH CHAPMAN TO LIGHT PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY’S HOLIDAY TREE DECEMBER 3
KESQ’s Patrick Evans to Emcee Ceremony
Television, stage, and film star Judith Chapman will serve as the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s 2023 celebrity tree lighter at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 3. KESQ Meteorologist and “Eye on the Desert” Host Patrick Evans will 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 performing holiday favorites. Immediately following, Chapman lights the Tram’s landmark 45-foot tree comprised of over 4,000 LED lights, which can be seen throughout the Coachella Valley.
Chapman is best known for her roles in several daytime dramas, including “The Young and the Restless,” “Days of our Lives,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “As the World Turns,” and “General Hospital.” She also guest starred on dozens of television series including “The Fall Guy,” “Magnum P.I.,” “Murder She Wrote.” and “Silk Stalkings.” Her feature film work includes “28 Days,” “The Sweetest Thing” and, most recently, playing Nancy Reagan in the Oscar-winning film, “King Richard”. Among her many stage appearances, she portrayed Oscar-winning film star Vivien Leigh in the Los Angeles premiere of the critically acclaimed, one-woman play, “VIVIEN,” for which she garnered rave reviews and toured nationally.
In 2007, she was recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with a Silver Circle Award, which honors members of the television community who have contributed 25 years to the industry.
“In these trying times, what a holiday blessing it will be for us all to come together in peace and harmony to share the shining light on our beautiful mountain. Peace on Earth and goodwill to all,” says Chapman.
The tree lighting ceremony is open to the public and is included with regular Tram admission.
