Christy and I finally rode the tram in Palm Springs.  Wow, was that cool!  Here’s a picture heading down the mountain (you can see the station way down below):

“Since 1963 nearly 18 million people have traveled the 10-minute, 2.5-mile ride, which begins at the Valley Station – elevation 2,643 feet and ends at the Mountain Station – elevation 8,516 feet.” – Tram Website

Two things amazed me:  (1) The vision and know-how to build something like this 60 years ago; (2) The dramatic difference in climates from the bottom of the mountain to the top (desert to forest, all in 10 minutes).

I would love to take the family back and experience snow at the top in the winter.