Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain face each other. Their physical connection at the base would suggest similarities between them. But, this is a story of how two mountains can create two completely different skiing or snowboarding experiences. A view from the valley foreshadows the mountain's stories.
more stories...
7.5 meters per second.
approximately 11 min.
one cabin departs every 49 seconds
4.4km/2.73miles (straight line)
3.024km/1.88 miles (straight line between the two towers that are furthest apart)
above the ground is 436m/1427 feet over Fitzsimmons Creek
28
22 seated, 6 standing
2050 people per hour each way
4 (2 on Blackcomb and 2 on Whistler)
35-65 meters/100-213 feet
the two stationary ropes that the cabin rides upon-each rope is 56mm in diameter. Total length of the track rope with the sag is 4600m
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
