New PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola
Whistler Blackcomb’s award-winning big mountain experience just got
a whole lot bigger! The record-breaking new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola links together
Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains for the first time. Boasting the longest unsupported
lift span in the world at 3.024 kilometres (1.88 miles), it’s
also the highest lift of its kind at 435 metres / 1,427 feet.
This summer, ride the sky on your mountain-top hiking or sightseeing adventure. The PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience gets you up close with personal with both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Explore the trails, take the Peak Interpretive Walk and get a whole new perspective from 6,000 feet. The PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will be open for the summer season from June 6, 2009 to October 12, 2009.
Winter 2009/2010
Skiers and riders now have easier and more convenient access to 8,171 acres of terrain (the largest in North America!) for all levels on the two mountains. Check out our great winter packages and you’ll be skiing or riding both mountains without ever touching the ground. It takes just 11 minutes to traverse the sky and only 30 seconds to book your holiday of a lifetime. This promises to be an exciting season so don’t miss out!
PEAK 2 PEAK Facts:
- Speed: 7.5 meters per second.
- Ride Time: approximately 11 min.
- Frequency: one cabin departs every 49 seconds
- Total Distance: 4.4km (straight line)
- Length of Unsupported Span: 3.024km (straight line between the two towers that are furthest apart)
- Highest Point: above the ground is 435m/1,427 feet over Fitzsimmons Creek
- Number of Cabins: 28
- Capacity of Cabins: 22 seated, 6 standing
- Capacity: 2050 people per hour each way
- Number of Towers: 4 (2 on Blackcomb and 2 on Whistler)
- Height of Towers: between 35 and 65 meters
- Track Ropes: the two stationary ropes that the cabin rides upon-each rope is 56mm in diameter. Total length of the track rope with the sag is 4600m
- Haul Rope: the single rope that pulls the cars along the track ropes is 46mm in diameter. Total length of the haul rope loop with the sag is 8850m
PEAK 2 PEAK access included with lift ticket purchase
Riding the record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is as easy as purchasing a regular lift ticket for Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Every lift ticket for winter skiing and snowboarding and summer hiking and sightseeing automatically includes access to the new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Season Pass and Edge Card holders can choose to add access to the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola to their passes. All of our money-saving winter packages include lift tickets so your PEAK 2 PEAK experience is guaranteed! In fact, we’ll even deliver your lift tickets directly to your hotel room, free of charge. Book now and we’ll see you on the peak!
For more information, visit the PEAK 2 PEAK's official website.
Call 1.800.WHISTLER (1.800.944.7853) to book your PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola tickets with your accommodation package.
