PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola
The record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is an engineering marvel that links together Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains at their peaks. 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. Check out the Whistler Blackcomb trail map and plan your skiing or snowboarding experience. In the summer, get a whole new perspective from 6,000 feet with a sightseeing or hiking adventure. Either way, you'll be on top of the world.
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!
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