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.

@kmm129

3 ай бұрын

ditto

@stflaw

3 ай бұрын

double ditto

@joetanaka6446

3 ай бұрын

Triple ditto, me too back then.

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!!

@carrolganoe9896

3 ай бұрын

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.

@369284ab

3 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss

@carrolganoe9896

3 ай бұрын

Tilli, Hugs.

@howardb.6205

3 ай бұрын

Pretty wild how different we see it

@bracita15

11 күн бұрын

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 💐

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.

@fosterapp

3 ай бұрын

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

@KTM22Ride

3 ай бұрын

Lived in ca all my 57 years and me too yet to visit. Bucket list to.

What a BEAUTIFUL country. This land of ours!

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

I agree! California leads in beauty too!

@howardb.6205

3 ай бұрын

@@jbenziggy land of the free never forget what that means law obeying citizen's

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.

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.:)

Too many people for me to go. Thanks for doing the waiting for us.

I used to have a timeshare in Palm Springs. I frequented the lift many times and loved it!! Thx for the memories.

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Very cool! Glad it brought back some good memories!

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!!! 😊😊

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

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!

@californiahiker9616

3 ай бұрын

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.

@dwaynecollins4974

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I never heard of anybody hiking down either but I would guess they're probably are trails😊

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!

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

So she’s had a lot of ups and downs in her career! 😂

That’s quite the aerial view!

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!

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.

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.

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?

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.

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!!

My lady likes thrills so now I have a great reason to go to Palm Springs. Thank you Jeff n Sarah.

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

She should enjoy this experience!

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 got goosebumps watching!

I rode the tram in February of 2020. It was Amazing! And there was no wait time.

I have to put this on my bucket list!

Oh wow I didnt realize people have to wait this long to visit. My hudband and in 2022 after getting married in LV drove to Palm Springs for a few days. I bought the ticket we parked, hopped on checked out the top came back down...was a 2 hr visit in total. Never waited in line for anything it was the end of May. Guess we were just lucky. It was a really cool and educational experience.

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

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!

Good job Jeff ! 👍🙏

Hello Jeff, Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery of Palm Springs and the great history. Have a wonderful Sunday.

My first ride up there was in 1971. It is Great 👍 ❤

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

I've been on that tram a few times I loved it.

All the years I've lived in California I've never been to Palm Springs. I need to change that. This tram ride would be worth it.

@fosterapp

3 ай бұрын

Please come visit our amazing city

I have not. It would be wonderful. Thanks for taking all of those along who haven't been there.

I grew up in Yucca Valley, and my senior prom in 1986 was at the tram .

I took a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway during the Spring of 1974 with my friend. It was a very hot day and I loved it when I got to the top where it was so much cooler. In fact there was still patches of snow on the ground. I also met Bob Hope during my visit to Palm Springs as he was playing in a charity 9 hole golf event.

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

I was honored to hold the door open for Bob Hope when he visited the Modesto Center Plaza!

I rode it up back in ‘85 and it was extremely hot in Palm Springs while I was there 120F+ At least going to the top of the mountain gave you some relief from the heat. The one at Heavenly is nice too and extremely scenic.

What a view! I guess I'm adding this to my bucket list lol!

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!

@markfellhauer352

3 ай бұрын

Niagara Falls has a aerial tramway called the Whirlpool Aero Car and a Funicular. Both are a must ride IMHO.

Awesome views from up there! Cool!

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

It was! Thanks for coming along!

That is so cool. So many places I would love to go.

I’ve been up many times in the 70’s to hike & camp up there. Then in about 2012 in the new cars. I loved it. I think it was a whopping 5.00 then

I lived in Palm Springs from 1976 until 1993 and took the tram many times.. I only rode in the old tram Cars would love to take a ride in the new ones.

That was a great episode of Colombo.

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.

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.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! The restaurant is still at the top but we had already eaten at the base!

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 was there February 10, 2024, very nice experience with the tram 🚊 😊, but very crowded place. A lot people waiting and waiting. We wait 1 hour in line for the tickets and 2 hours just to go up to the top, but worth it. Fully recommended it 👌 👍 ❤❤. Thanks 🙏🙏

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!

Late 70's, my parents took me. The only thing I really remember is the ascent and how close the cliffs came to the tram in some spots. I also remember that the view left an impression despite me being only 8 or 9 years of age.

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.

@californiahiker9616

3 ай бұрын

If I remember correctly they used Swiss technology building this tram. Same in Banff, Canada.

@lacdebienne47

3 ай бұрын

@@californiahiker9616 Oh yes ! Now that you mention it, I remember seeing a makers plaque of a Swiss company inside the cabin.

I rode that tram over 50 years ago - it was an amazing and memorable ride.

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!

Jeff & Sarah, your patience far exceeds my capabilities. I would not have even waited to get into the car park 🙂 Another great video and a place that I certainly had not heard of before. Well done!

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Trust me, Wayne, we almost turned around and left after waiting that long! I’m glad we stuck it out though! Sarah did feel a bit sick though by the time we reached the top!

What a cool adventure!

TFS, my husband & I were just talking about going there. Surprised by the number of people visiting.

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

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?

Awesome

I have enjoyed a few rides on tram, but it's been a few years. Thanks for the memories.

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Hope you are doing well!

@161papa

3 ай бұрын

Yep, doing well.@@jbenziggy

Always great to get the notification that a new video is out. Great viewing as always.

The view from the top is awesome! I'd love to go for a ride on the tram.

Amazing, loved to go !

was on my bucket list. 3 hours, not so much anymore, thanks for the insight

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

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!

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.

@californiahiker9616

3 ай бұрын

Yes, did the Whistler one with the glass bottom!

@curtgomes

3 ай бұрын

@@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.....

@californiahiker9616

3 ай бұрын

@@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!

@curtgomes

3 ай бұрын

@@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.....

@californiahiker9616

3 ай бұрын

@@curtgomes thanks so much! I’ll keep that in mind!

The woman next to Sarah certainly loves her selfies…🙄…another good one jeff😉👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

So. Cool !!! Thanks for sharing!!!

great video. love me some History Hunters..

Another excellent video. You guys have more patience than I.

Jeff, my mom worked at the mountain gift shop at the top in the late 70's. I remember how there was a awesome restaurant with real chefs. Last time I was there it was a cafeteria. Mom saw all kinds of celebrities there. It is beautiful there. Mom will be 80 in May. All in all, nice trip. Thanks for sharing.👍🤠🇺🇸

@markfellhauer352

3 ай бұрын

The Mountain Station has two restaurants, The Peaks and the Pines. The Pines is cafeteria style and the Peaks is a sit down restaurant owned by noted chef, John Fritch, with executive Chef, Frank Decker. For a few years starting in 2019 the Mountain Station went through major renovations with the cafeteria, the bar, and the restaurant being shut down at various times. Their website lists all as open currently.

@troyklinginsmith2523

3 ай бұрын

@@markfellhauer352 Thanks for info. I know the cafeteria part was the main restaurant when I went as a kid in 1976 or 77. I remember the chef cutting a large piece of roast beef. I might go back there this summer when I visit family.👍🇺🇸

Went on it when I was a kid in 1969 fun trip I'll have to get back Thier one day

I’m with Sarah. Wait to long!!😂

NOFX's book talks about this red blinking light in the night, while he was struggling with sobriety. I was freshly divorced and recovering a bit too. I got drunk at the top and lost my mind as I have many times now. That cable car is so very much a part of "the chapter's" and turning of that first page without her. It's so much better on top!

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 👏🏻👏🏻🚊 👏🏻👏🏻

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 love the comment!

Ive rode the tram twice but a very long time ago. I may go back soon.Thanks for posting an informative video.

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Bless you!

Went on the sky tram in 1988 on our honeymoon. We spent 3 weeks travelling around west America 🇬🇧

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.😮

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

I always fear brakes going out, especially coming down Old Priest Grade below Groveland.

Rode it 50+ years ago. 💥👍💥

Great video, Jeff & Sarah! I've ridden the Tram about 5 times, each time gets better for me. Thanks for the history on the Tram, didn't know most of it. At the top it was cold with snow, and in the valley it was HOT. There was a movie made called Runaway Tram ( I believe) with Bobby Sherman back in the 70s. Thank you both for this and all your interesting and informative videos! 👍🚊

I got a beautiful tram ride with amazingly spectacular views, but I didn’t have to queue up or cram in with all those people.😁 I know it’s Sunday over your way, so Happy St.Paddy’s ☘️ to the 2 of you. ❤Jodie 🇦🇺

Jeff it looked amazing. And enjoyed you video on this tram.In Palm Springs. And all the celebrities that rode on it. ❤👍👊💯

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Terry!

This brought back fond memories in '64 or '65 of taking the tram with hubs, bro and sis-in- law. Very cold at the top. I don't remember the paved areas where you could go walking around. It was a wonderful experience. Thanks for bringing back those memorie, Jeff and Sarah.

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

@jbenziggy

Ай бұрын

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.

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 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 😊

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Glad you liked this!

Lived in San Diego most my life, never went. Should have gone! Thanks for sharing.

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Maybe if you go back you can check it out?

Beautiful! I have never been to California but hope to one day. Thank you for sharing your adventures!

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! California is a beautiful state for sure!

Never heard of this before and I have lived in CA for 6 decades. Very cool.

Enjoyed revisiting with you.

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This video really brings back some memories for me, because it was completed the year after I was born, but at the time I didn't know that. In the mid '70s, I made a trip out there because on the way there was a place called the date farm, and they had outrageously good date shakes. Then I went ahead into Palm springs itself, because I had seen videos of how the tram was built. I decided to take a ride on it just for the heck of it because it was a great place to hike around at the top. At that time I believe I paid $2! Evidently, now it's $39.50! I haven't been back there for decades now, but at the top it was at least 30° cooler then the blistering heat on the valley floor. One of my favorite places in those days was Joshua Tree where we would go to do rock climbing and camping

@donhitchman4227

3 ай бұрын

The terrain was so rough that they could only build the first two towers from the bottom using conventional means, then the upper ones were built with the use of helicopters. Maybe this comment is premature because I just started watching the video, nevertheless that was my experience

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.

@PhilsVideoWorld

3 ай бұрын

They went on a particular busy weekend. I've never gone up the tram when it was that busy. Ever. Week days! Off season! :)

After watching this🚠🚠🚠 🚠 i think ill stick to going up and down the stairs at home 😊😊😊😊

I've been to Palm Springs, but never been on the tram. I used to live in Apple Valley, And Lucerne Valley areas. I have visited all of the desert towns and attractions. Calico ghost town, Lake Deloris when I was a kid. Frontier village and such.

Well done you two!! Thank you!❤

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@robertc.delmedico6242

3 ай бұрын

@@jbenziggy your welcome. You always do such a comprehensive and effective job. Keep up the good work!

That was fun, neat view.

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.

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Very cool!

Awesome adventure, thanks for sharing, beautiful down below

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

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 ❤️

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Very cool! Love the imagery that you described! Happy retirement?

I rode it great video I rode on the original tram cars and new ones. Took my family several times.

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.

I had heard of the Palm's Springs Tram, but had never seen it so this is was very interesting!

I rode that tram in my early 20’s some 40 years ago. It was quite the experience!

I rode the Tram in the early 2000s sometime in March and it was not crowded, and we really had no waiting time. The top was much like you experienced and was 30 degrees cooler than the valley floor. Much like riding the old gondola cars at Disneyland that went through the Matterhorn.