Peak 2 Peak Gondola

Taken this a few times over the past few days while skiing — it is a great and super convenient way to get from one mountain to the other. Pro tip — wasn’t worth it to wait for the glass bottom IMO — it wasn’t glass bottom throughout, it just had a window. It might be worth it if it isn’t snowing but the bottom window was pretty foggy — the view out the sides was way better.

The gondola is pure engineering genius. If either mountain is more parked then the other, a simple 10 minute ride on this thing makes Whistler/​Blackcomb such a great resort! Should you wait for the glass floor version? I don’t think so. Just take the tram and you’ll still have a great viewing experience in my opinion. Picture’s don’t do this beast justice in either tram.

Very cool ride. I believe it is the longest and highest gondola ride in the world! Not that long of a wait. Beautiful views. Better if you can get the glass floor unit. The wait for those are usually very long, which sucks. But if you have time, definitely do it! Once you arrive to Whistler or Blackcomb, I snowboarded down both. Both ways were beautiful and a lot of fun! There are easy routes with large signs which is helpful. I was afraid I would be getting in the way of all the experts but this is big enough for all families and experts. Great experience! A little pricey for snowboarding but definitely worth it! Also an incredible work out! I had so much fun snowboarding but my entire body was soooo sore the next day. I loved it!

A friend and I rode the gondola purely for the ride and the views, as neither of us were skiing or boarding. It was $ 57 per person. If you are using the gondola as a means of transportation during a day of snow sports, I’m sure it’s great, but I don’t think it’s worth riding for the ride alone.
TIPS
1) Start early
It took over 20 minutes to get to the top of Whistler Mountain, in part because the gondola kept stopping. The Peak 2 Peak segment is 11 minutes. In total, the round trip to Whistler Village took over an hour. We probably spent an additional half hour in line at the various stops. The gondolas stop at around 4pm, so we had no time to dawdle at the top.
2) Don’t underestimate the cold
The cabins are cold, and needless to say, they only get colder as you ascend. I was warm enough when walking around on the village level, but my toes went numb halfway up the mountain, as did my friend’s. That really cut into our enjoymnt.
The views were spectacular, but the endless expanse of snow-​covered trees got monotonous after a few minutes. An hour of the same view from a confined space was too much.

Fantastic view and a great place to be. Don’t miss this opportunity to come up here and have a fun time.
If you come from Vancouver, make sure you come up early so not to miss a lot of time spending on the drive instead of having fun. Simply because they close early at 3. There are lots of things to do up here.
The staffs are very informative and friendly. Make sure to ask questions if you unsure of anything, they will gladly answer the questions for you.
Have fun and be safe.

redonk view, an engineering marvel, definitely worth the trip to just ride this over the ravine. All of the gondola’s at Whistler are amazingly smooth and quiet.

If you come to Whistler, you have to do the Peak to Peak!!! It is such an incredible experience. The gondola ride is 11 minutes long, traverses 2.73 miles, and still holds the world record for the longest unsupported span between cable cars.
The view is absolutely incredible, provided you go on a day where the skies are clear. You can enhance your experience by going on the cable car with the see-​through bottom, which I found really exciting. I’d say the only thing you have to watch for is that they will close the gondola if it gets too windy. We came up last week, and it was only open half of the time… which I appreciate because it is pretty terrifying to be on that gondola when it is even just a little bit windy.
Overall, a fun experience and a nice break from skiing if you want to switch mountains up top.

First thought when I read about the Peak 2 Peak was «TOURIST TRAP»! After skeptically paying quite a bit of money for a ticket on a gondola, I was ready to engage this possible waste of money. Was I ever wrong, this was absolutely amazing if you enjoy wonderful snow capped mountains and beautiful scenery hanging a mile or so up in the air! They have two types of gondola, a red and grey colored. The big difference is that the grey gondola has a plexi glass bottom for you thrill seekers, downside is that there is only two of them (Have to wait a minimum of 10 minutes for it to arrive). Either way, I found this to be quite exciting and well worth the cost and time.

Not cheap but man is the view awesome. The glass bottom cars are nice but the wait is a bit longer and almost no one in our car was looking through the bottom glass (which your don’t stand on). We did this during the summer and made sure to take a hike on the far side to break up the standing in line/​sitting in a gondola.

It’s neat. Tons of room. I think I expected more on Blackcomb, it’s not as vibrant in the summer now vs. back in 1991.
Pretty views.

Really amazing! This is a relaxing, quiet gondola ride that takes you hundreds of feet in the air over Whistler with several weather changes in the process and showing you a stunning, beautiful view of the mountains! It’s 2.73 miles/4.4 kilometers and worth every second. When you go to Whistler, you have to go on Peak 2 Peak!
This is the highest cable car above the ground — it has the world record! It also has the longest unsupported span between cable cars. The ride is also long! And we kept going back a few times at no extra expense. I’ll explain.
After getting your tickets, you stand in line to pop onto a gondola. They slow down but don’t stop so pay attention especially with the kids. Some of the gondolas have a glass bottom which adds to the view! However, you definitely won’t miss out if you don’t get one with a glass bottom.
You’ll be scaling up a mountain until you reach the top where they have the Olympic circles from the winter Olympics a couple years ago still standing. There’s a gift shop that also sells warm winter clothing in case you forgot a jacket which you need year round — that snow doesn’t melt in the summer — and well taken care of restrooms. You then get into another gondola to go across the valley up to Blackcomb Mountain where you swear it’s dropped 20 degrees and snowboards and skiers will be whizzing past you.
The view is simply breathtaking. Take tons of pictures. You will see new things constantly as you look in different directions. We were here in the spring and I’m sure it looks totally different in each season.
You can go back and forth from the mountains as much as you want at no extra cost.
Make sure you pay attention to when the gondola closes, because if you don’t, your butt is walking down!
Our tickets were $ 40 apiece and definitely worth it. You can get a discount if you plan in advance and buy your tickets online.

Peak 2 Peak Gondola is on another level, magnificent engineering marvel that gets a world record title for the «highest cable car above ground» and «longest unsupported span between two cable cars». This thing is freakishly high, and after being on the freakishly high Vancouver Capilano suspension bridge and Grouse Mountain, Peak 2 Peak Gondola took freakish heights to another level.
To get to Peak 2 Peak Gondola, you have to take another gondolla there. It’s that high, so high that there is snow at the top in the middle of summer, where it’s 80 degrees below.
The only con is that the gondolla closes early, and if you don’t make it on time, you have to climb down the mountain!!! Also, the only way down from the other peak, when we went was to hop on a ski lift going down! I’m amazed at the people who have the balls to ski down this thing; the ski lift is terrifying enough. No wonder the winter Olympics were held here, these are pro heights.
I have to say this is one of the most beautiful things I’ve done, one of those must do bucketlist things before you die. The gondolla literally goes from one mountain top to another. Where the heck will you ever find that, and what crazy people made this thing?!? Get a gondolla with a glass floor and enhance the experience!

Friendly staff except for the girl taking tickets. I went in the wrong way even though it said «enter» and she just didn’t like it. I apologized, but it rubbed her the wrong way.
When we bought our tickets I didn’t realize the peak to peak was included so that was cool. I also didn’t realize it was going to be an affair that lasted for hours and hours, but there’s a lot to do up there if you want to do it. Obviously a lot of photo ops. There is shopping and cafes if you get hungry.
It was cool watching the bikers go down on the ride up and back. There was a race going on so that was cool.
We spent 5 hours between lift off and landing. If I had been by myself it would have been 2 or 3 hours. I didn’t need as much time as my dad to look at everything and take pics.
The views were beautiful. Trees, glaciers and more trees.

It will cost about $ 50 a person just to ride the gondala. It is worth it just to buy the $ 100 mountain pass for the day. Tip: if you are not skiing down the only way up and down the mountain is the whistler gondala. Gorgeous views on a clear day!

Couldn’t visit Whistler & not do this!
We went up just before closing, so there was no line at the gondola & not many people up at the summit. The quietness, along with the scenery was almost surreal… so peaceful. The ride itself was exhilarating & went higher than we thought… there’s a stop along the way, where they tell you you’re only a third of the way there!
Once at the top, we took in all the amazing views, saw the Olympic rings, Canadian flags, Inukshuk-​the Canadian Olympic symbol, & lots of cute chipmunks running around.

When you first wander into the heart of Whistler Village it’s natural to be struck by the majesty of the mountains and activity of the numerous chair lifts. Perhaps one of the biggest surprises of our family vacation in August was the almost frenetic energy created by the mountain bikers who were in town for the annual Crankworx Whistler Freeride Mountain Bike Festival (
). As the website states, «At Crankworx Whistler the best riders and biggest bike fans in the world come out for a week of gravity-​fuelled racing, freeride competitions, partying hard and shredding the trails together.»
And I’m here to tell you, that’s a fact!
As a first time Whistler tourists, the mountains call to you to visit them – a task made easy through numerous ticket options including the one we settled on, the Peak 2 Peak Alpine Experience which includes a world record gondola ride from Whistler Mountain to Blackcomb Mountain.
The tour begins with a gondola ride from the Whistler base aboard the Whistler Village Gondola, a high speed lift that comfortably fits eight. We shared our ride up with another family who, as it turns out, lives in our Seattle neighborhood. Small world. The ride aboard the Whistler Village Gondola is fast and dramatic, covering some 3800 vertical feet in 30 minutes.
The Whistler Village Gondola concludes at a spot where you can access great summertime hiking trails, transfer to the Peak 2 Peak and take pictures at numerous scenic points. You can also continue to the summit aboard the Whistler Peak chairlift which is a modest walk/​hike away – and you really should.
After all, you’ve come this far. Why not summit the mountain?
This was the journey my family took. Village Gondola to Whistler Peak round trip and then aboard the Peak 2 Peak to Blackcomb Mountain.
When you line up for the Peak 2 Peak, you can choose between two lines. The first line is for traditional gondolas. The second line is for one of two glass bottom gondolas. We were told to not bother with the glass bottom gondola line. That the wait is too long and the view out the side of the gondola so spectacular that you didn’t need the glass bottom gimmick. We didn’t listen and instead endured a 50 or so minute wait (vs. no real wait for the traditional gondola.) At the time, it seemed like a reasonable decision. We were on vacation, had nowhere to be and this was possibly a once in a lifetime ride, so why not get the full experience?
But, when you are actually aboard the gondola, the glass bottom becomes almost a second thought. Seeing tree tops from aboard a gondola is really no different than seeing from an airplane. After a few moments, the novelty wears off and you really do find yourself gawking at the majestic splendor from the side windows.
And boy is it impressive.
The Peak 2 Peak gondola is an amazing achievement of engineering, particularly the world record free span between towers — nearly two miles long. It is truly stunning. For the price of your ticket you can ride aboard the Peak 2 Peak as many times as you want for that day. We limited our ride to just the one trip, but thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.
While we didn’t spend much time on Blackcomb, we were struck by the different feel it held from Whistler. I’m not sure how to describe it– perhaps a bit more refined? Even the cool mountain air seems a bit tempered on Blackcomb.
To conclude our trip, we took the Solar Coaster Express to the Wizard Express back to the base. All in, our Peak 2 Peak adventure lasted about 2.5 hours and was a great, albeit expensive outing.
Here is what we paid for tickets:
Two adults $ 105.90
Two youth $ 91.90
Tax $ 9.90
Total $ 207.70
Worthwhile, but as I already said, probably only something we would do the one time.

A must do attraction in whistler if your vacationing in the summer. You’ll do it for sure if your going to ski and snowboard the mountain.
Great views, very smooth ride and the gondola is very spacious especially if you can get in with just a few people. My father which is afraid of heights and claustrophobic did very well on it and said he felt comfortable the whole ride.
So go ahead strike this one off your bucket list!

The Peak 2 Peak Gondola in Whistler is a large gondola that will take you from the Whistler Peak to Blackcomb’s peak and vice versa. It’s a great way to move from one mountain or the other, and there’s no other system like it. This review focuses on the gondola for foot travelers (non-​skiers).
My Overall Rating — 4 ½ Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Facility, Return)
Atmosphere — The first important item to note is that the Peak 2 Peak gondola system is at the TOP of both peaks. Meaning you have to take a gondola up first. Once you are up, it’s a small walk from Whistler’s peak to the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. On most days you’ll be above the clouds, and it’s usually sunny. Also, it’s cold up top so be sure you dress appropriately. Ski gear & thermals are recommended. 1 Star.
Service — The lift operators are friendly and try to be efficient. If you are on foot, I recommend going up after 10 AM to avoid the rush. Be sure you follow instructions, they are there for your safety. If you are alone or with just one other person, they may let you squeeze into one of the gondolas with the glass window. 1 Star.
Facility — It’s quite amazing that this gondola even exists. First of all, the cars are huge, and can easily seat 10 — 15 people. It’s also quite safe during entry and exit points. One minor complaint is that there very few glass bottom cars, and the wait can take 15 — 30 minutes. With the amount of people who ride it you would think they could add a few more. Also, it’s not attached to any restaurant/​lodge. Not a big deal for the Whistler side, but the Blackcomb peak is a bit of a hike. But for no skiers, you can’t beat the view. 1 ½ Star.
Will I Return? — Yes. It’s a no brainer, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola is worth the ride and the price. You still have to pay to go up, and it’s amazing that such a thing even exists.
My Unilocal Rating Scale (Sum of all parts):
1 Star — Atmosphere — Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I’ll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm.
1 Star — Service — You can have a great meal with bad service. But that’s also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It’s important to the dining experience that service is great and on point.
2 Stars — Facility — I’ll award up to two stars for the facility, since this is the main reason we go out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it’s really all about the facility.
1 Star — Will I come back? — If I know for a fact I’ll return, I’ll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return.
Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Unilocal score

One of the craziest engineering feats out there. Just to make sure you’re aware of it, there’s a nice board you can read while lining up that lists the world records broken by this gondola.
If you’re lucky (and it really is luck unless you join the special lineup), you’ll land yourself in 1 of 2 glass-​bottomed cars. These ones are grey instead of red. Since there are 28 cars, you have a 1 in 14 chance.
My understanding is that this gondola runs all year, but costs $ 60(!?) during the summer. Might as well hit the slopes during the winter, and ride for free.

Modern engineering at its finest. As an engineer (fine, developer), I was extremely impressed by the feats P2P accomplished. But aside from that, the experience itself was incredible.
We bought the tickets a few days earlier, so we opted to get the two day package, a smart decision. The first day in Whistler, we went up the gondolas to Roundhouse Lodge and was complete surrounded by clouds. As we traveled between the peaks, it began to pour. Awesome view of absolutely nothing. But the next day, we were blessed with great weather and could actually see a gorgeous view of the valley.
There’s a few hiking trails around both peaks, but the coolest «attraction» was definitely the chair lift up to the Whistler peak. At both peaks, you’ll find overpriced restaurants with cafeteria-​quality food and shops. And there’s surprisingly Wi-​Fi and Nintendo DSs/​Wii Us for kids to play. I’m guessing for those afraid of heights.
Tickets are pricey, but well worth it if you’re in Whistler for the first time.
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Fun fact: It holds the world record for the longest free span at 1.88 miles. (There’s no towers in the middle, yet the ride is extremely stable)
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