Whistler Blackcomb - Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Attraction in Whistler Resort Municipality

We went on the first day the mountain bike area was opened for the season and also the first day that Peak To Peak was reopened after maintenance so it was BUSY!!! Took 40 mins to find parking. (Also, there was a scuff and a ding on the rental car probably from a mountain biker or maybe a snowboarder not being careful with their gear as they passed by so if you have a nice paint job, you may want to consider parking somewhere away from the main foot paths).

Also, they should have more signs visible from the street denoting where things are located to help guide drivers to the best areas to park in. We had no clue where to park and had to ask random people who were walking through the parking lots where the gondolas loaded at and where to pay for tickets.

The last thing to be aware of is Peak to Peak has rather strict operating hours. Let me explain. We got to the top of Whistler on the Whistler gondola and went across Peak to Peak. When we got to the other side where Blackcombe gondola is, we made a return trip back on Peak to Peak to the Whistler gondola area. (With Peak to Peak admission, you can ride Peak to Peak as many times as you want once you get up there but you can only go up and down the mountain on the other 2 gondolas once). Anyway, when we arrived back at Whistler, it was 4:55pm and were told Peak to Peak was now closed and we would have to ride back down on the Whistler gondola which is the one we came up on. We had planned on riding Blackcombe down instead but apparently they close Peak to Peak a few minutes earlier than we thought it was supposed to operate til which when we were there that was 5pm, but at 4:55 we were told we couldn't take Peak to Peak back to Blackcombe and would need to take Whistler gondola down...So give yourself enough time or check with staff if its getting close to closing time if you want to be on the other side of Peak to Peak to come down.

Also, the diner at the top of Whistler closed at 4 when we were there so we couldnt get food at the top but the cafe sayed open til 5.

Otherwise it was AWESOME! AMZING views, smooth rides, takes about 20 mins too go to the top and 11 minutes acceoss Peak to Peak. Staff were also nice...

Totally awesome, memorable experience. For sure, take the Whistler gondola, then ~500m walk to Peak Gondola, up to scary bridge and viewing platform. The Whistler gondola is conventional a bit long but not scary at all, enclosed, 4 per side, smooth, silent (only wind).

The Peak Gondola is open, 4 seater, very high above magnificent rock walls and snow (in August), very steep (especially the last climb over rock face, yikes). But smooth and silent. A bit scary for some of us but, over in 10mins, so worth it. Views, ambience on top is great. Not too crowded, 360 views, peaks, valleys, close and far. The Ravenseye platform is not so scary. The steel bridge is terrifying, long, shaky and crowded (only supposed to be one way). But more adventure. Bring blanket, lunch, find a flat rock and enjoy. Lots of hiking options as well, 2-4hrs to get back to main area on mountain.

Then, the main event, the P-2-P gondola. Amazing in every way. Long, silent, smooth, very high (deep valley), very long (longest suspended distance between pylons). Big enclosed cabs, no line (1pm August 2024) for the conventional gondola; 30min+ for the glass bottom; definitely not worth it.

Not much going on at the other mountain.

Note the fee of 99CAD pp adult is incredibly high. Add in 6$ coffee, 18$ parking, and wow, your wallet is in shock. In hindsight, though, it is worth it. They do a good job there, everything works, WCs are there, folks are friendly and helpful (and most are foreigners). Once in a life, some things are worth it. This is one of them....

What more can be said, other than this is a great way to spend a few hours during the summer at Whistler. The tickets may seem a bit pricey, but the experience is worthwhile. We purchased the Summer Alpine Experience Ticket, and boarded at Whistler Village Gondola, which took us to the large Roundhouse Lodge at 1850m, where we walked for 10 minutes down a rough gravel path to board the Peak Express chair. After the steep (and possibly for some, a bit frightening) 4-person chairlift ascent we took in the excellent views, found a Geocache, and marvelled at the engineering of the Cloudraker Skybridge. After that it was a trip across to Blackcomb on the 4.4 km Peak2Peak gondola (world’s longest unsupported span for a lift like this) and a trip back down on the Blackcomb gondola. Some tips: Toilets are available on all peaks. Check the peak webcams before you go to ensure visibility is good up top. Wear good footwear if planning to walk around on the peaks, and wear hiking boots/shoes if walking down the well-maintained paths. If you want to take a glass-bottomed Peak2Peak gondola, be prepared to wait a bit because not all gondolas come equipped. Finally, lift closing times are prominently posted at the bottom and top of each...