A peek at Whistler's new Peak 2 Peak Gondola

The new $52 million Peak 2 Peak Gondola opened Dec. 12, 2008, bridging the gap between Whistler and Blackcomb. The 4.4 kilometre route's highest point is 436 metres over Fitzsimmons Creek -- that's higher than Toronto's CN Tower. On a clear day, all surrounding peaks -- some of them volcanic -- are in view. It will change the skiing and snowboarding experience at North America's top resort.

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[saxonashbee]

@theraptorfan100 hes right it is 553m this guys a ttaarrdd

[theraptorfan100]

436 metres isn't higher than the CN Tower you retard. The CN Tower is 553 metres.

[norcoatomik]

@SnowboardBurton09 an auxiliary diesel engine can take over in the case of primary engine failure

[misterfunnybones]

@SnowboardBurton09 Declare bankruptcy and leave you dangling along with all their investors.

[SnowboardBurton09]

I went on this many times this year, and it also questioned me if it breaks down, and they lose total power inside of it, what would there evacuation plan be.

[twinsox13]

i saw this on modern marvels because it was a vancouver 2010 epsiode

[uzebdrumz]

I'd rather keep skiing for 11 mins than ride sideways on a pow day. But I encourage you to ride the gondola while I ski the pow.

[JJboy1992]

to better powder maybe...?

[mr1sterling]

He said that it's taller than the CN tower. CN is 553m, peak 2 peak is 436m.

[SLUMRecords]

ah intrawest. thanks hussein, during yr tenure, for making skiing whis/blkcmb a strictly blueblooded affair with yr ridiculous pass price hikes. fggt