Opening December 2008
Second Phase of Construction Begins With Trans-Atlantic Sailing of Cable Spools
After a snowy six month hiatus, construction on Whistler Blackcomb’s Peak 2 Peak Gondola has commenced, with completion of the record breaking lift slated for this December, just before the busy winter season swings into high gear. …Read More 
Phase Two of construction on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola has begun despite winter’s heavy coat of snow on the mountain.
Clearing of over 10 feet of snow has begun around the lift terminals to prepare for construction and access roads are being cut and cleared up the mountain. Two formwork crews have been mobilized to work on each lift terminal and steel for Towers 1 and 4 have arrived. …Read More
Winter 2007.2008
On December 12, 2008 the Peak 2 Peak Gondola will open, forever changing the way people experience Whistler Blackcomb. During the winter, skiers and snowboarders will have increased access to over 8,000 acres of terrain on the two mountains, effectively doubling the current terrain by making it easy and efficient to ride on both mountains. During the summer, the Peak 2 Peak will not only become a “must do” experience for visitors to Whistler, it will open up the access to hiking and walking trails of all levels in the alpine. …Read More
…Construction Continues
First Three Months of Construction Focus on Preparation for Major Milestones Later This Summer
Whistler Blackcomb has been making significant progress on construction of the Peak to Peak Gondola since ground-breaking 14 weeks ago. Major excavation of drive terminals, tower sites, form work and concrete pouring has been achieved. The ground work has been laid for major milestones such as the erections of towers two and three this fall. …Read More
…Construction Commences
Whistler Blackcomb has commenced construction on their $51 million, world record-breaking Peak to Peak Gondola. This incredible feat of engineering will connect Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and is set to be completed by December 2008. …Read More
Whistler Blackcomb’s construction of the Peak to Peak Gondola will create a new icon that ensures the resort remains at the leading edge of tourism innovation. Consider the architectural genius of the Empire State building. The airy grandeur of the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Or the height of Toronto’s CN Tower. These renowned attractions have assumed iconic status around the world for their remarkable ingenuity, and Whistler Blackcomb’s Peak to Peak Gondola is ready to join this fabled list. …Read More
…Construction of Revolutionary Project to Begin in May
Three weeks ago, Whistler Blackcomb announced the revolutionary Peak to Peak Gondola, a record-setting project that will allow the resort to continue to offer an experience to visitors like no other in the world. Today it was announced that IMG, the world’s premier and most diversified sports, entertainment and media company, was named as the exclusive sales agent for the naming rights to the historic project. …Read More
Whistler Blackcomb will move into the construction phase of the Peak to Peak Gondola project this May.
“The Peak to Peak Gondola construction project will be the largest of its kind in North America,” said Doug Forseth, Senior VP of Operations at Whistler Blackcomb, “yet it will occupy the smallest ecological foot print of any project we’ve done yet on the mountain. The estimated 2.5 hectare foot print will require a significant logistical command of our existing resources for transportation and construction.” …Read More
Record breaking lift will revolutionize resort experience
Whistler Blackcomb, a mountain resort already renowned for daring innovation, has announced its boldest move yet with the construction of the Peak to Peak Gondola, for completion December 2008. The two mountains will be united by a gondola that will set world records for length and height while providing an unmatched experience for winter and summer resort guests. …Read More
Each gondola cabin can hold 28 people and can transport 2050 people/hr each way.
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