Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

10/13/2026

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has reopened and will continue to operate its regular schedule with the last car up at 8:00 p.m. and the last car down at 9:30 p.m. Tramcars depart at least every 30 minutes.

The Tramway appreciates our guests’ patience during this short closure.

10/13/2026

Following Sunday's storm, the Tramway is currently closed due to unforeseen technical issues. We are actively working to resolve the issue and apologize for this temporary inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

10/12/2026

Temporary Tramway Closure Due to Technical Issues

Please be advised that, after Sunday's storms, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will not open today, Monday, October 12, due to unforeseen technical issues.

Maintenance teams are actively working to resolve the issue and restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

We appreciate Tramway patrons’ understanding and patience during this temporary closure.

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10/11/2026

For those dreaming of a winter wonderland, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Snow Guessing Contest has officially begun. The contest continues until the first measurable inch of snow falls at the Tramway’s Mountain Station, elevation 8,516 feet.⁠
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The first ten guests to accurately select the date of snowfall will win four regular Tram admission tickets, plus a special Tram gift. If there are more than ten correct entries, winners will be chosen by the earliest postmark date.⁠
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To submit an entry, write your best-guess date on a postcard and mail it to: Snow Guessing Contest, 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Please note that only one date per postcard will be accepted. For more information and contest rules, click link below.⁠
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Enter now for an opportunity to gather friends and family for a snow day, just a 10-minute tram ride from the valley floor.

10/08/2026

Prost! 🥨🍺 Join us Saturday, November 7 for AutumnFest at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway!

From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Pines Café, enjoy a three-course German meal with live music from polka band Bavarian Stew. Choose from classics like bratwurst, sauerkraut, and schnitzel, plus a slice of German chocolate cake and a Bavarian pretzel with every meal.

Don your finest lederhosen, clap along with the band, and sip specialty beers in an Alpine wonderland. 🏔️

🎟️ $46 adults | $32.50 children (ages 3-10)
Admission includes the three-course meal and tram fare. Tap the link for the full menu!

10/07/2026

Perfect weather at the top of the Tram! ☀️ Enjoy clear skies and sunshine for the next several days and cooler autumn temps over the weekend. ⁠
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Plan your ride up now! 🏔️

10/05/2026

Guess what? 👀⁠
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We officially reopen today! We are excited to welcome back our guests to experience the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway's 10-minute ride to the top, where you'll instantly feel 30-40 degrees cooler than the valley floor. ⁠
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See you soon! 🤗