'When Will It Snow' Contest Winners Announced By Palm Desert Aerial Tramway

PALM SPRINGS, CA — The question of when snow would fall at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station was answered this weekend, and seven lucky winners will receive prizes of tickets and a special gift, a spokesperson for the tramway said.

The Annual Snow Guessing Contest officially ended on Sunday, after one inch of measurable snow at the mountain station.

There were seven contestants who submitted the correct date:

1. Carolyn Kirner-Schmidt of San Diego
2. Sharon Lee Jones of Rancho Mirage
3. Daisy Sandoval Mendez (no city of residence given)
4. Stephanie Smith of Desert Hot Springs
5. Martina Jimenez of Hemet
6. Rick Bauer of Herald
7. Shelley Gleasm of Cathedral City

Each winner will receive four regular Tramway admission tickets (valid for one year) plus a special Tramway gift. The contest began October 1, and 519 entries were received.

Those tickets can be used over the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend, noting special holiday hours and a unique dining experience.

On Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30, the first tram up each day will be at 8 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8 p.m., and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m.

On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and a special holiday meal at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—will be available for purchase from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Meal service begins at 11 a.m. Tickets are $41 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children (ages 3-10). The holiday menu includes a choice of honey-glazed ham, oven-roasted turkey, or vegetarian lasagna; a selection of side dishes; and pumpkin pie for dessert. A fountain beverage, coffee, or tea is included.

Peaks Restaurant will also serve a special Thanksgiving Day menu featuring a selection of oven-roasted turkey breast, pan-seared salmon, or filet mignon, accompanied by a seasonal appetizer and side dishes. For dessert, there is a choice of apple brown butter tart or pumpkin cheesecake. Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11:00 a.m. and is $79 for adults and seniors, and $39 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is not included. Reservations are recommended.
For more information or to view the full menus, please visit www.pstramway.com/dining/ or call 760-325-4537 for Peaks Restaurant reservations.