Dan Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 holy moley, just got my weekly Intrawest spam, and they actually had something interesting to say: http://ww1.whistlerblackcomb.com/p2pg/details.html 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 415m over Fitzsimmons Creek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Do you know who will be the lift manufactuer ? I haven't heard of anything via Leitner-Poma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivier Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Seems to be Doppelmayr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Whistler (BC), Canada - British Columbia's Whistler Blackcomb ski and snowboard resort has confirmed 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 as it spans the valley separating the two ski areas. The Peak to Peak Gondola will travel 4.4 kilometers (2.73 miles) in just 11 minutes, transporting winter and summer guests from Whistler’s Roundhouse Lodge to the Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb Mountain, giving them quick access to both mountains’ expansive high alpine terrain. “The Peak to Peak Gondola will create a dramatically enhanced experience that no other mountain resort in North America, possibly the world, can offer,” says Dave Brownlie, Whistler Blackcomb’s Chief Operating Officer. “This link will effectively double, or more, the options for accessing the highest quality and greatest variety of terrain on any one day, from anywhere on the mountains. We are going to completely revolutionize our guests’ experience.” Skiers and riders will have the opportunity to easily take advantage of 8,171 acres of terrain encompassed by both mountains, via the world's longest continuous lift system. Moving freely between the high alpine areas of both mountains skiers and riders will spend more of their day in the best weather and snow conditions without the need to return to the base. The adventure for summer visitors will include spectacular views of glaciers and peaks as well as access to an expanded hiking trail network on both mountains. “This lift is the catalyst for a sustainable economic future benefiting both Whistler Blackcomb and the entire resort community,” says Brownlie. “It will solidify Whistler’s position as the undeniable leader of mountain resorts in North America, while increasing our appeal as a top destination in the world.” With 28 cabins each holding up to 28 people, total capacity will be 4,100 passengers per hour. The Peak to Peak terminal on Whistler Mountain will be located next to the Roundhouse Lodge and easily accessed from the valley by the Village Gondola. On Blackcomb Mountain the Peak to Peak terminal will be located next to the Rendezvous Lodge and accessed from the valley via the Wizard Express and Solar Coaster Express. Construction will commence in May 2007, with the lift being manufactured and installed by the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group (Doppelmayr) of Austria The Doppelmayr 3S tri‑cable gondola will span the distance from Whistler Mountain to Blackcomb Mountain with the world’s longest unsupported (free) span of 3.024 kilometers (1.88 miles) between the two towers furthest apart. The highest vertical point is over Fitzsimmons Creek at 415 meters (1,361 feet) – the world’s greatest distance above a valley floor. http://www.firsttracksonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Sounds awesome.Never been up there yet but that ride will be worth it just for the fear factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Wow! Sweet! Great potential for: Bungy? Base Jump? New Movie Set? Weddings? Tight rope walkers? Crap your pants? Your turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Stevens Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 One more tool that can be used for the speedy transformation of powder to moguls. I'm sure glad I got mine in the late 80's, when the lifts were slow and the snow was deep for days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Completely unnecessary and couterproductive. All they'll achieve is that one of the hills would be more crowded at any day when conditions differed. Skiers (and riders) would benefit more if extra propper chairlifts and RUNS were built. Maybe other side of the mountain slowly developed? This is just a glorified shuttle, not a ski lift. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 I really dont see much point to making this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzcanuck Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 All kinds of things get built, for what seem to be poor reasons, in the years leading up to the Olympics. This gondola will certainly allow Olympic visitors to 'easily' access both mountains with the least effort... something that seems to be lacking at the venue today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamifumi Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Thats a insane height for Gondola!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crucible Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Who needs to fly in a plane to join the "Mile High Club" now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Here is a good picture - specially if you have driven over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2007/04/19/2003673966.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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