PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY REOPENS OCTOBER 10
Shutdown Concludes with Refurbishment and Comprehensive Testing
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen on Monday, October 10, 2022 after its annual maintenance closure. 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 this year include the replacement of tower sheaves, replacement of the dome windows in both tramcars, and comprehensive mechanical and electrical testing of Tramway systems.
“Each year’s maintenance closure allows our team the opportunity to perform both mechanical and aesthetic improvements to our tramcars and to our Valley and Mountain Stations,” says General Manager Nancy Nichols. “We look forward to welcoming a new season of Coachella Valley residents and visitors to the Tramway and Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.”
ANNUAL SNOW GUESSING CONTEST BEGINS OCTOBER 1
Fall is finally here, and snow will soon be falling on Mount San Jacinto. That means the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Snow Guessing Contest is here! 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 Tram admissions plus a special Tram gift memento. In the event there are more than ten correct entries, the earliest postmarks will prevail.
To submit an entry, simply write down your best-guess date on a postcard and mail it to: Snow Guessing Contest, 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Participants may enter as many times as they would like, but only one date per postcard. For more information and contest rules, please visit www.pstramway.com/tram-news.
It won’t be long before snowflakes are falling on Mount San Jacinto, and that means a snow day will soon be 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.
PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLOSURE
September 11 Last Day to Ride Until October 10
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will close for annual maintenance beginning Monday, September 12, 2022 with a tentative reopening date of Monday, October 10 at 10:00 a.m.
“During this year’s shutdown, we will be replacing track sheaves and refurbishing both cabins, including the replacement of the dome windows,” says Vice President of Tramway Systems Chris Bartsch. “This will also give our Switzerland-based technicians the opportunity to perform State-permit testing, along with control systems’ annual service and upgrades.”
Adds Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “Our annual maintenance helps ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests throughout the year. We encourage everyone to visit during the days leading up to our closure and appreciate their patience and understanding as we work towards improving the Tramway.”
PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY OBSERVES HOLIDAY HOURS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Summer Guided Nature Walks Conclude September 4
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe Labor Day holiday hours on Sunday, September 4 and Monday, September 5, 2022. The last tram up on Sunday will be one hour later at 9:00 p.m. and the first tram up on Monday will be two hours earlier at 8:00 a.m. Detailed operating hours can be viewed at www.pstramway.com and trams depart at least every 30 minutes.
Also, Guided Nature Walks by Mt. San Jacinto State Park Volunteers end Sunday, September 4. These walks, which are conducted Saturdays and Sundays during summer months, feature a choice of two easy trails–the Desert View Trail, a 1½-mile route beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the Long Valley Nature Trail, a ¾-mile loop beginning at 1:30 p.m. No advance registration is required and there is no charge. Walks begin at the bottom of the concrete ramp
