We were sooo excited to take the new Peak 2 Peak gondola lift that connects Whistler to Blackcomb. It just opened a couple months ago and let me tell you, this thing is awesome. Here are some stats (cause I know you’re all DYING to know about it)…
Speed: 7.5 meters per second.
Ride Time: approximately 11 min.
Frequency: one cabin departs every 49 seconds
Total Distance: 2.73miles
Length of Unsupported Span: 1.88 miles (
Highest Point about the ground: 1427 feet over Fitzsimmons Creek
Number of Cabins:28
Capacity: 2050 people per hour each way
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
