Wow, did this bring back memories. As newlyweds we went to Palm Springs and on a lark decided to take the tram. This was in the mid sixties. The interesting thing was that it was hot in town but when we got to the top, it had snowed and cold! This was a sweet memory and going back in time since my husband of 56 passed away four years ago. Thank you!!
I went there in the early 80’s during summer. It was hot at the bottom but really nice once we got up to the top. It wasn’t as crowded as this though. I’ve always wanted to go in winter but haven’t been able to. My condolences on the loss of your husband 💐
I rode on the train in 2018 while attending a conference in Palm Springs and the Baripas tennis tournament in Indian Wells. There is a nice restaurant called "Peaks Restaurant" at the top of tram with good food and a great view of the valley. Another good episode.
Lived in CA all my 51 years and have yet to visit Palm Springs. The gondola has been on my bucket list forever. Thanks for taking us along for the mayhem.
That tram is really cool and relatively unknown. I rode it once in late March. It was ~95 degrees in Palm Springs, and after a five minute tram ride the temperature at the top was in the 40s. How many places in the world can you see such a rapid transition?
My wife and I rode the tram in March of 2024. This was the first time for her, was #2 for me. We both had a great and exciting time both on the tram and on the Mt'n. We got to the lower station about 1/2 hour before they opened, took us roughly around 45min. from parking to getting on the tram.
We went Dec 26 2017, there was no snow at all! Waited about an hour and a half for our turn. Once at the top looked around, got some food up there. Stayed at an airbnb in plam springs. Then Universal studios the next day. Fun trip!
Just went today. No lines, good flow of people. Parked in the main lot at 10:30, was riding up by 11:05. Beautiful day hiking. Go midweek of a very regular day and enjoy the visit with little waiting.
I've ridden the tram several times. First time 1977, last time 2004. Great view at the top and beautiful forest scenery. The tram was once featured in an episode of Mission Impossible.
I used to go on my birthday in early February in the late '80's but was shocked to see the lines & price now!! I was in Boy Scouts in the early '70's when our troop went up the tram and hiked down with packs, tents etc. My dad came & we were up way earlier than everyone else, so the hike was just us two. He was a school teacher but had majored in Botany and knew ALL the trees and plants. I really miss my dad and will never forget our epic tram experience! Thanks Jeff!!! 😊😊
I wondered if you could hike up there! When I visited Alberta last I took the Banff Gondola ride. I was surprised to see a hiking trail with a fair amount of people on it! It’s an over 2000 feet elevation gain. In my younger days I would have been able to do that. Sigh. These are the types of adventures you will remember best! It’ll keep your Dad’s precious memory close to you. It’s something you can do with your own children, or tell them about it.
I just went on the tramway 🚡 today and it was so amazing. I also hiked up in the San Jacinto mountains and had lunch at the peak. It was hailing up there at 2 pm. Once I got back down to Palm 🌴 Springs, it was 104 degrees 😰 I really enjoyed my trip up to the mountains for the day hike. I would love to be back in the spring when the wild flowers will be blooming. Thanks for sharing your video 😁
Spent some time in Palm Springs for a for a Military Appreciation Day by Bob Hope. He was and will always be the biggest fan of all military. Thank you professor (😊) AND HAPPY ST PATTY DAY!!
Back in the 70s I was working at a rigging company and met an old ironworker who worked on the construction of the towers for the tram. He said it was quite an experience and thought it was actually a great time. I asked him what happened if you dropped something and he said whatever it was, consider it gone. They accidentally dropped some of the steel beams and he said once they stopped bouncing down the canyon off the rocks they were useless and since the beams were fabbed to exact measurements it really put a damper in productivity. Supposedly the steel was not retrieved and he said if you look down you might actually see old rusty parts on the bottom of the canyon. I've been up there a few times and have never spotted anything, but then again it's a pretty far drop in some of the areas below the tram gondola. Now I'm inspired to head out there one more time.
Remenber when it was only 2.00 to ride the tram ! Its been yrs on .my last trip ! Preety niceup there ! Done my share of hiking on top ! Great memories
As a Minnesota transplant I greatly appreciate having to go out of the way and make your ears pop to see snow. I thought Mannix was the guy that parked in his living room but it was Dan Tana.
Thanks for the nice tour! I moved to Palm Springs in May of 1987, from San Diego. Now THAT is a climate change! After my girl friend and I rode the aerial tramway, we decided to purchase a seasonal pass, and many times that first summer we would grab our backpacks and sleeping rolls, head up the tramway. Get a wilderness permit and hike about 1/2 mile NW of the upper tram station and camp out for the night. Clear crisp nights, the starlight, the wildlife, it was awesome!
This video showcasing the Palm Springs Aerial Tram ride and its history is absolutely captivating! The journey through the breathtaking scenery of Mount San Jacinto State Park is truly mesmerizing, and learning about the fascinating history behind the tram adds an extra layer of intrigue to the experience. It's incredible to see how this engineering marvel has provided visitors with access to the stunning landscapes and natural beauty of the region for decades. Thank you for sharing this informative and visually stunning exploration - it's definitely on my bucket list now! 🚠🏔 #PalmSpringsAerialTram #MountSanJacinto
Definitely something you should visit next time you are in Palm Springs! I enjoyed the experience, except for the wait times in the hot sun. We just picked a really busy Presidents’ Day weekend.
I never knew about the trams of Palm Springs pretty cool! Great views at 4,000 ft! This would be cool to have something like this in the foot hills of Clovis at the base of the 4 lane going up to Shaver Lake! Thanks Jeff and Sarah!
I guess Jeff, Sarah, you would prefer direct comments about this Tram, but, my comment is SORTA related. Many's the time that I've been skiing and just when I thought that I'd have a quick easy float back up the mountain, for s fast schuss down, wouldn't you know it, but the lift would sometimes stop 5 minutes at a time, perhaps 12 different occasions for that single ride up the mountain, just so newbies could safely embark/disembark the lift? For what it's worth, I've ridden similar trams at Heavenly Valley, Palisades Megaplex Ski Area--since Alpine and Squaw have now been united, and the Mount Roberts Tram in Juneau, Alaska. From the top of the last mentioned, my cruise ships looked like bathtub toys, and there were PLENTY of Bald Eagles flitting through the trees, flanking the tram's daylighting. astonishing. I was just remembering the fight on the tram, from the movie, "Where Eagles Dare", with Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, though it was not this tram. Also, NOT this tram, was the fight between Jaws and 007, from "Moonraker". Nancy Kwan, eh?? I go crazy over her, every time I rewatch "The World of Suzie Wong" with William Holden!
What a great video! I rode a tram at Niagara Falls years ago. I think the views here are much better! My hubby and I went to Dallas years ago. We went up to the top of a tower that had a revolving restaurant at the top. We were in the restaurant and it stopped. We were stopped for about a half hour. I have a fear of heights so I was had a death grip on my hubby and a railing. 😊Thank you for the wonderful video and awesome views!
Good morning Sarah and jeff! What an incredible video. I was able to visit a place I could actually never physically go and with no wait times, beautiful pictures and great narrative.
Thanks for the PS Tram tour Jeff & Sarah, I've never heard of this so I've never ridden it, nor will I ride on it as heights scare the bejebers outta me! Have a blessed St. Paddy's Day! ☘️
I've never ridden the Tram but i have seen it numerous times as I'm a huge fan of "Mannix", "Columbo", "Mission Impossible", and all the others shows you mentioned. I Love the classics. The new, not so much. Jeff, you never disappoint. I Love your take on History and always look forward to your next post. Hope you and Sarah are doing well, and are having a great St. Patrick's Day. And I gotta mention this (with respect): Every time my wife sees you she says "Look, it's Patrick Duffy". 😊 See you next Sunday. May the Peace of the Lord be with you all. God Bless
great video.. the amount of wait time the 2 of you endured to ride the tram reminds me of why i avoid going anywhere on a Holiday weekend/3 day weekend . I prefer the minimal number of fellow humans when visiting such places......
Like you Jeff I am 60 but I have lived here in So Cal all my life. I'm surprised you never heard of the tram but maybe because you lived in Central or Northern Cal? Not sure. Anyways, me and my friends use to go here all the time in the mid 80s and we never had a problem with parking. I don't even remember what it cost but it couldn't have been very much or we wouldn't have gone so much. LoL Boy times have changed. Thanks for reminding me of the great memories. Glad you and Sarah got to experience it. ❤
Hello Jeff & Sarah. First I've heard of the tram. I'm not sure what surprised me more -- only one death or that you didn't know about the tram 😚. Enjoyed the flashback of past filmings there.
Rode the tram about 10 years ago. It was in the summer and there were no crowds. It is truly a great ride from the valley floor. Even at that time of year it was very cool at the top. The tram's rotating floor was quite an experience and gave a very nice 360º view. Crossing each tower gave the tram quite a shake and caused some excitement for the passengers. The Palm Springs Tram is comparable to the tram at Whistler Mountain in British Columbia, also a fantastic experience. Fabulous restaurant at the top of Whistler and numerous activities. Highly recommend both.
@@californiahiker9616We ate at the Roundhouse Restaurant at the top. Our table was at the very peak of the restaurant floor overlooking Vancouver. Incredible view! My wife and I still talk about it. Watched a bear climbing down the side of the mountain. We managed to do Whistler twice.....
@@curtgomes I’ll have to go there again, then! My husband hasn’t been to Whistler yet, so good reason for me to visit again! We now live in Northern WA, easier to reach! I went with my niece some years ago after an Alaska cruise. It was an organized trip, so not much time. And it was in August, 90 degrees in Whistler! Thanks for the tip!
@@californiahiker9616Clue: If you make reservations at the restaurant ahead of time, the ride on the tram is thrown in! At least that's the way it was when we were there before Covid. Lot's of fun stuff and activities going on at the top. I'd go back tomorrow.....
We were also surprised that there were so many people trying to get up there the same hour, but in the afternoon when we left there there was nobody waiting to go up. Wouldn’t you know it?
Got to ride this tram with a girlfriend back in 1973 when ticket prices were only $10. After seeing this video, makes me want to go back for old time's sake and enjoy the cool at the top. I live in Arizona.
Loved watching this ! Thanks for the episode ! Brought back memories of our California vacation about 15 years ago, while traveling from Europe. I remember it being a super hot day in August, over 100F. I guess due to the heat we were nearly alone, only three or four other people. We stayed as long as possible on the mountain to enjoy the cooler air and went for a long hike. One of the few times we rode an aerial cablecar outside Switzerland.
Driving my Semi across I-10 30 yrs ago I marveled at the snow at the top, then coming back out of the L.A. basin at night I would imagine where the lights went going up the side of the mountain. Now I know , and I thank you ❤️
Hi sarah and jeff, oh my I have never heard of this tram before that is exciting to be able to go for that ride, but the elevation level might make me sick to go that high. did you and sarah enjoy the ride I hope so. looked packed. that part you talked about tv shows I saw the columbo one with roddy mcdowell. he went bonkers on the gondola LOL. very exciting info, and the before picture in B and w of what palm spring used to look like is breath taking. I hope you enjoyed the trip, I enjoyed watching this. Thankyou for taking me along.
6:23 I got dizzy watching Roddy McDowell squirm under Columbo’s line of questioning, intensified by my fear of heights, as the tram made its way to the top of the mountain. Columbo knew how to make suspects reach their breaking point. I don’t believe I could enjoy riding the tram although I applaud the vision and ingenuity it took to complete the project.
I lived just down the Mountain from here. I've passed it at least 50 times. Thank you Jeff that I No Longet have a Desire to Ride it. Seeing this was All I Needed to Quench that Desire. It Does have a Beautiful View.
Rode the tram in 75 and again after the new cars were installed. You go thru 4 climate zones and the hiking for the day is beautiful. Also in 75 my van only had drum brakes and on the way down they got hot and I just barely got it stopped at a turn out.😮
That was so awesome. Thanks for the thorough background info accompanying the video, Jeff. what gorgeous views🎊 I always love the videos, and audios you often incorporate. a great video 👏🏻👏🏻🚊 👏🏻👏🏻
We are from Australia and went on the tram in 1990 when we were on holiday in America it was a great experience thanks for this video it brought back some great memories and we learnt some new information we were unaware of
WOW! That was fun! You guys were up there pretty high, huh? Amazing views! I've been on gondola rides before, but in Tennessee.....nothing like your ride....the mountains were sooo pretty. And, Sarah, it was so good to see you.....been missing you! Thank ya'll for taking us along!
I've been here a couple times as my Mom used to live in the area. It always killed my ears coming down, but was so much fun. I was always taken aback by the degree difference too. The last time we rode, we shared the tram with host Leesa Gibbons. Sadly she had the look of please don't approach me but she was also with her family which I can expect and respect now.
Years ago, when parking was free, my son and I took the tram to the upper station with our backpacks. We hiked to and spent the night in Round Valley. The next day we hiked to the top of San Jacinto. Quite the view. BTW the "J" in Jacinto is pronounced like an "h". Another great video.
Been there a few times .. drove right up and parked .. Never had to wait more than 30 minutes to get on ! Maybe just lucky.. or maybe it’s now the way it is .. idk.. Hope you had fun and actually went down the hill to hike around .. pretty place ! 😊 Thanks for the video !
I went up with two daughters and my wife. There were no or issues and we also had amazing snow at the top. I was stunned by the visionary genius behind the entire tram. Amazing!
I rode the tram in 1986. I had graduated from Highschool and my Mom took me on a weekend trip to Palm springs. We had lunch at the restaurant that is at the top. It was a wonderful trip. I loved the huge temperature change when you got to the top. Thank you Jeff and Sarah for sharing your trip and bringing back wonderful memories 😊
My girlfriend, later wife, and I took the tram in 1967. At the time it was advertised as the Palms to Pines Tramway. There was no waiting to board the tramway, the major concern was not missing the last tram from the mountain top back to Palm Springs.
I've driven through Palm Springs many times on my way to/from visiting another sister in Casa Grande, but I don't recall ever seeing a sign about this tram. I'm sorry your experience was a bit of a downer, but was excited to see you had a good time once you finally got on! I've been on the tram at Albuquerque several times, which was much easier to ride when I lived there in the 70s & 80s.
That looks amazing, I’d love to do that ride. Strangely I had no idea it was there though, thank you for taking the ride and sharing!! It’s on my to-do list now!
Visited the tram last year. I remember someone with a stroller kept pushing into my heal and calf. A very tight space when the tram is crowded. Overall a great experience less all the crowds. Thank you for sharing!!
What a great ride, and informative video! The history of the tram, along with the celebs in the gondolas was very interesting. I stood at the tram entrance some years ago and just couldn’t get in! A year or two before that I had gone on the Squaw Valley tram. We were caught in a rainstorm midway through. The gondolas stopped and were swinging in the wind, back and forth. It was a short summer storm, and after a few minutes we were on our way. It took me 30 years to go on a tram ride again. In recent years I *uneasily* braved “peak to peak” in Whistler, and last year the Banff Gondola. If you want a similar view to the one from the mountain top in the 1960’s, go to Death Valley Dante’s View. It’s not nearly as high as Mt Jacinto, but the views are awesome! What a nice adventure, Sarah and Jeff. Sorry you had to wait in line so long, but thanks for doing so!
Nice video. Spent a few winters in the Palm Springs area in the late 70s, and the last time in the winter 1984. I don't remember hearing about the accident. Maybe I did and have forgotten about it. I remember watching Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" doing some work on the tram on one of his shows. I really like the new tram cars. Very nice.
Wow, did this bring back memories. As newlyweds we went to Palm Springs and on a lark decided to take the tram. This was in the mid sixties. The interesting thing was that it was hot in town but when we got to the top, it had snowed and cold! This was a sweet memory and going back in time since my husband of 56 passed away four years ago. Thank you!!
Lived close enough, and am old enough, to take a short drive once a week to watch it being built. But I've never taken the trip up on it.
Sorry for your loss
Tilli, Hugs.
Pretty wild how different we see it
I went there in the early 80’s during summer. It was hot at the bottom but really nice once we got up to the top. It wasn’t as crowded as this though. I’ve always wanted to go in winter but haven’t been able to. My condolences on the loss of your husband 💐
As a kid in the 70's I rode on the Tram and thought it was the best thing ever. Thanks for the trip back in time.
ditto
double ditto
Triple ditto, me too back then.
This made me realize just how much I miss California and Palm Springs.
Is a beautiful place. That was it first time there!
LAST TIME MY WIFE AND I RODE ON THE TRAM WAS 1985. MY WIFE WAS EMPLOYED AT THE TOP OF THE TRAM IN THE EARLY 70'S AND RODE IT EVERYDAY!
So she’s had a lot of ups and downs in her career! 😂
dont YELL
I rode it in 1967 on a school field trip, so glad I did it back then, it all seemed empty back then, no crowds.
What a BEAUTIFUL country. This land of ours!
I agree! California leads in beauty too!
@@jbenziggy land of the free never forget what that means law obeying citizen's
I rode on the train in 2018 while attending a conference in Palm Springs and the Baripas tennis tournament in Indian Wells. There is a nice restaurant called "Peaks Restaurant" at the top of tram with good food and a great view of the valley. Another good episode.
Thanks for sharing! The restaurant is still at the top but we had already eaten at the base!
Lived in CA all my 51 years and have yet to visit Palm Springs. The gondola has been on my bucket list forever. Thanks for taking us along for the mayhem.
I’ve visited Palm Springs for 20 years and lived here for two years. I have yet to go up the tram but will do so soon
Lived in ca all my 57 years and me too yet to visit. Bucket list to.
That tram is really cool and relatively unknown. I rode it once in late March. It was ~95 degrees in Palm Springs, and after a five minute tram ride the temperature at the top was in the 40s. How many places in the world can you see such a rapid transition?
My wife and I rode the tram in March of 2024. This was the first time for her, was #2 for me. We both had a great and exciting time both on the tram and on the Mt'n.
We got to the lower station about 1/2 hour before they opened, took us roughly around 45min. from parking to getting on the tram.
I used to have a timeshare in Palm Springs. I frequented the lift many times and loved it!! Thx for the memories.
Very cool! Glad it brought back some good memories!
We went Dec 26 2017, there was no snow at all! Waited about an hour and a half for our turn. Once at the top looked around, got some food up there. Stayed at an airbnb in plam springs. Then Universal studios the next day. Fun trip!
Too many people for me to go. Thanks for doing the waiting for us.
I wouldn't go if you don't like being enclosed with a lot of people.
Just went today. No lines, good flow of people. Parked in the main lot at 10:30, was riding up by 11:05. Beautiful day hiking. Go midweek of a very regular day and enjoy the visit with little waiting.
That’s quite the aerial view!
I've ridden the tram several times. First time 1977, last time 2004. Great view at the top and beautiful forest scenery.
The tram was once featured in an episode of Mission Impossible.
Nice video. I just retired from working there for 19 years. My dad worked there for 30 years too. My job had lots of ups and downs.:)
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I used to go on my birthday in early February in the late '80's but was shocked to see the lines & price now!! I was in Boy Scouts in the early '70's when our troop went up the tram and hiked down with packs, tents etc. My dad came & we were up way earlier than everyone else, so the hike was just us two. He was a school teacher but had majored in Botany and knew ALL the trees and plants. I really miss my dad and will never forget our epic tram experience! Thanks Jeff!!! 😊😊
Sorry about losing your dad. I know how much you must have loved and appreciated him! I did not have a clue there was a way to hike down!
I wondered if you could hike up there! When I visited Alberta last I took the Banff Gondola ride. I was surprised to see a hiking trail with a fair amount of people on it! It’s an over 2000 feet elevation gain. In my younger days I would have been able to do that. Sigh.
These are the types of adventures you will remember best! It’ll keep your Dad’s precious memory close to you. It’s something you can do with your own children, or tell them about it.
Yeah I never heard of anybody hiking down either but I would guess they're probably are trails😊
I just went on the tramway 🚡 today and it was so amazing. I also hiked up in the San Jacinto mountains and had lunch at the peak. It was hailing up there at 2 pm. Once I got back down to Palm 🌴 Springs, it was 104 degrees 😰 I really enjoyed my trip up to the mountains for the day hike. I would love to be back in the spring when the wild flowers will be blooming. Thanks for sharing your video 😁
Spent some time in Palm Springs for a for a Military Appreciation Day by Bob Hope. He was and will always be the biggest fan of all military. Thank you professor (😊) AND HAPPY ST PATTY DAY!!
Back in the 70s I was working at a rigging company and met an old ironworker who worked on the construction of the towers for the tram. He said it was quite an experience and thought it was actually a great time. I asked him what happened if you dropped something and he said whatever it was, consider it gone. They accidentally dropped some of the steel beams and he said once they stopped bouncing down the canyon off the rocks they were useless and since the beams were fabbed to exact measurements it really put a damper in productivity. Supposedly the steel was not retrieved and he said if you look down you might actually see old rusty parts on the bottom of the canyon. I've been up there a few times and have never spotted anything, but then again it's a pretty far drop in some of the areas below the tram gondola. Now I'm inspired to head out there one more time.
Awesome views from up there! Cool!
It was! Thanks for coming along!
Remenber when it was only 2.00 to ride the tram ! Its been yrs on .my last trip ! Preety niceup there ! Done my share of hiking on top ! Great memories
As a Minnesota transplant I greatly appreciate having to go out of the way and make your ears pop to see snow. I thought Mannix was the guy that parked in his living room but it was Dan Tana.
Another excellent video. You guys have more patience than I.
Thanks for the nice tour!
I moved to Palm Springs in May of 1987, from San Diego.
Now THAT is a climate change! After my girl friend and
I rode the aerial tramway, we decided to purchase a seasonal
pass, and many times that first summer we would grab our
backpacks and sleeping rolls, head up the tramway. Get a
wilderness permit and hike about 1/2 mile NW of the upper
tram station and camp out for the night.
Clear crisp nights, the starlight, the wildlife, it was awesome!
great video. love me some History Hunters..
Good job Jeff ! 👍🙏
This video showcasing the Palm Springs Aerial Tram ride and its history is absolutely captivating! The journey through the breathtaking scenery of Mount San Jacinto State Park is truly mesmerizing, and learning about the fascinating history behind the tram adds an extra layer of intrigue to the experience. It's incredible to see how this engineering marvel has provided visitors with access to the stunning landscapes and natural beauty of the region for decades. Thank you for sharing this informative and visually stunning exploration - it's definitely on my bucket list now! 🚠🏔 #PalmSpringsAerialTram #MountSanJacinto
Definitely something you should visit next time you are in Palm Springs! I enjoyed the experience, except for the wait times in the hot sun. We just picked a really busy Presidents’ Day weekend.
Well done you two!! Thank you!❤
Thank you too!
@@jbenziggy your welcome. You always do such a comprehensive and effective job. Keep up the good work!
My lady likes thrills so now I have a great reason to go to Palm Springs. Thank you Jeff n Sarah.
She should enjoy this experience!
I never knew about the trams of Palm Springs pretty cool! Great views at 4,000 ft! This would be cool to have something like this in the foot hills of Clovis at the base of the 4 lane going up to Shaver Lake!
Thanks Jeff and Sarah!
I guess Jeff, Sarah, you would prefer direct comments about this Tram, but, my comment is SORTA related. Many's the time that I've been skiing and just when I thought that I'd have a quick easy float back up the mountain, for s fast schuss down, wouldn't you know it, but the lift would sometimes stop 5 minutes at a time, perhaps 12 different occasions for that single ride up the mountain, just so newbies could safely embark/disembark the lift?
For what it's worth, I've ridden similar trams at Heavenly Valley, Palisades Megaplex Ski Area--since Alpine and Squaw have now been united, and the Mount Roberts Tram in Juneau, Alaska. From the top of the last mentioned, my cruise ships looked like bathtub toys, and there were PLENTY of Bald Eagles flitting through the trees, flanking the tram's daylighting. astonishing.
I was just remembering the fight on the tram, from the movie, "Where Eagles Dare", with Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, though it was not this tram.
Also, NOT this tram, was the fight between Jaws and 007, from "Moonraker".
Nancy Kwan, eh?? I go crazy over her, every time I rewatch "The World of Suzie Wong" with William Holden!
What a great video! I rode a tram at Niagara Falls years ago. I think the views here are much better! My hubby and I went to Dallas years ago. We went up to the top of a tower that had a revolving restaurant at the top. We were in the restaurant and it stopped. We were stopped for about a half hour. I have a fear of heights so I was had a death grip on my hubby and a railing. 😊Thank you for the wonderful video and awesome views!
Niagara Falls has a aerial tramway called the Whirlpool Aero Car and a Funicular. Both are a must ride IMHO.
Hello Jeff, Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery of Palm Springs and the great history. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Good morning Sarah and jeff! What an incredible video. I was able to visit a place I could actually never physically go and with no wait times, beautiful pictures and great narrative.
Thanks for the PS Tram tour Jeff & Sarah, I've never heard of this so I've never ridden it, nor will I ride on it as heights scare the bejebers outta me! Have a blessed St. Paddy's Day! ☘️
Enjoyed revisiting with you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve been in Palm Springs a couple times but I didn’t know it was there. If I ever get there again thanks to you I’ll probably ride it.
I've never ridden the Tram but i have seen it numerous times as I'm a huge fan of "Mannix", "Columbo", "Mission Impossible", and all the others shows you mentioned. I Love the classics. The new, not so much. Jeff, you never disappoint. I Love your take on History and always look forward to your next post. Hope you and Sarah are doing well, and are having a great St. Patrick's Day. And I gotta mention this (with respect): Every time my wife sees you she says "Look, it's Patrick Duffy". 😊
See you next Sunday. May the Peace of the Lord be with you all.
God Bless
was on my bucket list. 3 hours, not so much anymore, thanks for the insight
I am hearing that our experience was out of the norm so I'm sure the crowds are not bad on times other than three-day weekends!
I have enjoyed a few rides on tram, but it's been a few years. Thanks for the memories.
Our pleasure! Hope you are doing well!
Yep, doing well.@@jbenziggy
So. Cool !!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Hi ...the tram looked like fun ....the views were so beautiful ...thanks for the ride...have a great day ...... Deborah 🇨🇦
Thank you! You too!
great video.. the amount of wait time the 2 of you endured to ride the tram reminds me of why i avoid going anywhere on a Holiday weekend/3 day weekend . I prefer the minimal number of fellow humans when visiting such places......
Like you Jeff I am 60 but I have lived here in So Cal all my life. I'm surprised you never heard of the tram but maybe because you lived in Central or Northern Cal? Not sure. Anyways, me and my friends use to go here all the time in the mid 80s and we never had a problem with parking. I don't even remember what it cost but it couldn't have been very much or we wouldn't have gone so much. LoL Boy times have changed. Thanks for reminding me of the great memories. Glad you and Sarah got to experience it. ❤
Another interesting vid… Thanks Jeff 🌴😎🌴
My pleasure!! Thank you!
I've been on that tram a few times I loved it.
Awesome day out! Great video!
The woman next to Sarah certainly loves her selfies…🙄…another good one jeff😉👍🇦🇺🇦🇺
Hello Jeff & Sarah. First I've heard of the tram. I'm not sure what surprised me more -- only one death or that you didn't know about the tram 😚. Enjoyed the flashback of past filmings there.
Rode the tram about 10 years ago. It was in the summer and there were no crowds. It is truly a great ride from the valley floor. Even at that time of year it was very cool at the top. The tram's rotating floor was quite an experience and gave a very nice 360º view. Crossing each tower gave the tram quite a shake and caused some excitement for the passengers. The Palm Springs Tram is comparable to the tram at Whistler Mountain in British Columbia, also a fantastic experience. Fabulous restaurant at the top of Whistler and numerous activities. Highly recommend both.
Yes, did the Whistler one with the glass bottom!
@@californiahiker9616We ate at the Roundhouse Restaurant at the top. Our table was at the very peak of the restaurant floor overlooking Vancouver. Incredible view! My wife and I still talk about it. Watched a bear climbing down the side of the mountain. We managed to do Whistler twice.....
@@curtgomes I’ll have to go there again, then! My husband hasn’t been to Whistler yet, so good reason for me to visit again! We now live in Northern WA, easier to reach! I went with my niece some years ago after an Alaska cruise. It was an organized trip, so not much time. And it was in August, 90 degrees in Whistler! Thanks for the tip!
@@californiahiker9616Clue: If you make reservations at the restaurant ahead of time, the ride on the tram is thrown in! At least that's the way it was when we were there before Covid. Lot's of fun stuff and activities going on at the top. I'd go back tomorrow.....
@@curtgomes thanks so much! I’ll keep that in mind!
The view from the top is awesome! I'd love to go for a ride on the tram.
Lived in San Diego most my life, never went. Should have gone! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! Maybe if you go back you can check it out?
Hello Jeff and Sarah, Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery of Palm Springs 👍
Our pleasure!
TFS, my husband & I were just talking about going there. Surprised by the number of people visiting.
We were also surprised that there were so many people trying to get up there the same hour, but in the afternoon when we left there there was nobody waiting to go up. Wouldn’t you know it?
Got to ride this tram with a girlfriend back in 1973 when ticket prices were only $10. After seeing this video, makes me want to go back for old time's sake and enjoy the cool at the top. I live in Arizona.
I grew up in Yucca Valley, and my senior prom in 1986 was at the tram .
Loved watching this ! Thanks for the episode ! Brought back memories of our California vacation about 15 years ago, while traveling from Europe. I remember it being a super hot day in August, over 100F. I guess due to the heat we were nearly alone, only three or four other people. We stayed as long as possible on the mountain to enjoy the cooler air and went for a long hike. One of the few times we rode an aerial cablecar outside Switzerland.
If I remember correctly they used Swiss technology building this tram. Same in Banff, Canada.
@@californiahiker9616 Oh yes ! Now that you mention it, I remember seeing a makers plaque of a Swiss company inside the cabin.
Driving my Semi across I-10 30 yrs ago I marveled at the snow at the top, then coming back out of the L.A. basin at night I would imagine where the lights went going up the side of the mountain. Now I know , and I thank you ❤️
Very cool! Love the imagery that you described! Happy retirement?
Ive rode the tram twice but a very long time ago. I may go back soon.Thanks for posting an informative video.
Thanks for watching! Bless you!
Hi sarah and jeff, oh my I have never heard of this tram before that is exciting to be able to go for that ride, but the elevation level might make me sick to go that high. did you and sarah enjoy the ride I hope so. looked packed. that part you talked about tv shows I saw the columbo one with roddy mcdowell. he went bonkers on the gondola LOL. very exciting info, and the before picture in B and w of what palm spring used to look like is breath taking. I hope you enjoyed the trip, I enjoyed watching this. Thankyou for taking me along.
6:23 I got dizzy watching Roddy McDowell squirm under Columbo’s line of questioning, intensified by my fear of heights, as the tram made its way to the top of the mountain.
Columbo knew how to make suspects reach their breaking point.
I don’t believe I could enjoy riding the tram although I applaud the vision and ingenuity it took to complete the project.
@@vargasfamily282ha ha yes Rodney was coming apart while columbo was riping him apart. 😂
Beautiful! I have never been to California but hope to one day. Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Thanks for watching! California is a beautiful state for sure!
Nice trip up to the mountain, thanks. I take the tram about once a year to play in the snow. Great fun and a nice time in the woods.
Very cool!
I lived just down the Mountain from here. I've passed it at least 50 times. Thank you Jeff that I No Longet have a Desire to Ride it. Seeing this was All I Needed to Quench that Desire. It Does have a Beautiful View.
They went on a particular busy weekend. I've never gone up the tram when it was that busy. Ever. Week days! Off season! :)
Thanks for sharing. Looks fun..
It was! Thanks Carlos!
Wow what a ride, but yeah I'm with Sarah the look on her face when you said "how long did we wait"? 🤣 thanks for sharing Jeff and Sarah 👍 safe travels
Amazing, loved to go !
Rode the tram in 75 and again after the new cars were installed. You go thru 4 climate zones and the hiking for the day is beautiful. Also in 75 my van only had drum brakes and on the way down they got hot and I just barely got it stopped at a turn out.😮
I always fear brakes going out, especially coming down Old Priest Grade below Groveland.
That was so awesome. Thanks for the thorough background info accompanying the video, Jeff.
what gorgeous views🎊
I always love the videos, and audios you often incorporate.
a great video 👏🏻👏🏻🚊 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks 👍 love the comment!
We are from Australia and went on the tram in 1990 when we were on holiday in America it was a great experience thanks for this video it brought back some great memories and we learnt some new information we were unaware of
I went to High School in Indio, and we had our Winter Formals at the top of the tram.
Good video and amazing landscape.
WOW! That was fun! You guys were up there pretty high, huh? Amazing views! I've been on gondola rides before, but in Tennessee.....nothing like your ride....the mountains were sooo pretty. And, Sarah, it was so good to see you.....been missing you! Thank ya'll for taking us along!
Thanks for coming along! Glad it was fun for you too!
This is so cool! I must ride it someday!
You should! Just pick a weekend that isn't busy like the weekend we chose!
I've been here a couple times as my Mom used to live in the area. It always killed my ears coming down, but was so much fun. I was always taken aback by the degree difference too. The last time we rode, we shared the tram with host Leesa Gibbons. Sadly she had the look of please don't approach me but she was also with her family which I can expect and respect now.
I rode it great video I rode on the original tram cars and new ones. Took my family several times.
Years ago, when parking was free, my son and I took the tram to the upper station with our backpacks. We hiked to and spent the night in Round Valley. The next day we hiked to the top of San Jacinto. Quite the view. BTW the "J" in Jacinto is pronounced like an "h". Another great video.
Been there a few times .. drove right up and parked .. Never had to wait more than 30 minutes to get on ! Maybe just lucky.. or maybe it’s now the way it is .. idk..
Hope you had fun and actually went down the hill to hike around .. pretty place ! 😊
Thanks for the video !
I rode that tram over 50 years ago - it was an amazing and memorable ride.
Jeff and Sarah, what a great story and thank you so much for sharing.
I went up with two daughters and my wife. There were no or issues and we also had amazing snow at the top. I was stunned by the visionary genius behind the entire tram. Amazing!
I rode the tram in 1986. I had graduated from Highschool and my Mom took me on a weekend trip to Palm springs. We had lunch at the restaurant that is at the top. It was a wonderful trip. I loved the huge temperature change when you got to the top. Thank you Jeff and Sarah for sharing your trip and bringing back wonderful memories 😊
Thanks for sharing! Glad you liked this!
After watching this🚠🚠🚠 🚠 i think ill stick to going up and down the stairs at home 😊😊😊😊
A fun HH vid and weekly "fix"!!! Thnx Jeff and Sarah!!! ~Chris
never knew about it also! amazing! thank you for waiting so long so we could see this amazing engineering feat.
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching and letting us know!
My girlfriend, later wife, and I took the tram in 1967. At the time it was advertised as the Palms to Pines Tramway. There was no waiting to board the tramway, the major concern was not missing the last tram from the mountain top back to Palm Springs.
I've driven through Palm Springs many times on my way to/from visiting another sister in Casa Grande, but I don't recall ever seeing a sign about this tram. I'm sorry your experience was a bit of a downer, but was excited to see you had a good time once you finally got on! I've been on the tram at Albuquerque several times, which was much easier to ride when I lived there in the 70s & 80s.
Love The SKY RIDE THANKS Jeff and Sarah 😊😊
That was fun, neat view.
That looks amazing, I’d love to do that ride. Strangely I had no idea it was there though, thank you for taking the ride and sharing!! It’s on my to-do list now!
I do hope you are able to get down there to ride it! Hopefully you won’t have the crowds we did!
Visited the tram last year. I remember someone with a stroller kept pushing into my heal and calf. A very tight space when the tram is crowded. Overall a great experience less all the crowds. Thank you for sharing!!
Jeff, Sarah wonderful job. Great video. Thanks for taking us on the adventure.
Our pleasure! Thank you for coming along with us!
thats pretty cool never new that was there someday il have to go check it out thanks for sharing
What a view! I guess I'm adding this to my bucket list lol!
Thanks Jeff and Sara for making this video. Looks like fun, but that’s too crowded.
I had heard of the Palm's Springs Tram, but had never seen it so this is was very interesting!
What a great ride, and informative video! The history of the tram, along with the celebs in the gondolas was very interesting. I stood at the tram entrance some years ago and just couldn’t get in! A year or two before that I had gone on the Squaw Valley tram. We were caught in a rainstorm midway through. The gondolas stopped and were swinging in the wind, back and forth. It was a short summer storm, and after a few minutes we were on our way. It took me 30 years to go on a tram ride again. In recent years I *uneasily* braved “peak to peak” in Whistler, and last year the Banff Gondola.
If you want a similar view to the one from the mountain top in the 1960’s, go to Death Valley Dante’s View. It’s not nearly as high as Mt Jacinto, but the views are awesome!
What a nice adventure, Sarah and Jeff. Sorry you had to wait in line so long, but thanks for doing so!
Another outstanding video!
Thank you so very much!
Nice video. Spent a few winters in the Palm Springs area in the late 70s, and the last time in the winter 1984. I don't remember hearing about the accident. Maybe I did and have forgotten about it. I remember watching Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" doing some work on the tram on one of his shows. I really like the new tram cars. Very nice.