Monday, January 23, 2012
Peak to Peak
The Peak to Peak gondola is the highest and longest continuous lift system in the world at over 4.4 kilometers long. Not only is it the highest lift of it's kind at 436 meters above the valley floor, it also has the longest unsupported span of 3.024kilomtres between the 2 nearest support structures. This is a record-breaking lift and has only been in operation since 2008. What this incredible piece of engineering does is connect Whistler mountain with Blackcomb mountain thus combining 2 massive area's of ski-able terrain. The views are truly breathtaking and if you time your crossing right, you'll get to ride one of the cabin's with a transparent floor, further enhancing the views down into the valley and forest below.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment