There’s no better way to see the scale of Whistler Blackcomb than from the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Stretching 4.4 km between the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain and the Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb, it links the two mountains in about 11 minutes. At its highest point you’re 436 metres above Fitzsimmons Creek, with snow-capped peaks, glaciers and valley views in every direction.
In winter, it’s the easy way to ski both mountains in a single day. Start on Whistler in the morning, ride across for lunch, and spend the afternoon exploring Blackcomb. In summer, a sightseeing ticket takes you up for alpine hiking trails, mountaintop dining and some of the best views in the Coast Mountains.
For something extra, wait for one of the silver glass-bottom cabins. Looking straight down at the treetops far below is a moment you won’t forget.
Go early on a clear day for the sharpest views and the shortest lines. Check the Whistler Blackcomb website for seasonal hours and ticket options before you head up, then come back to your rental ready to talk about it all evening.
Featured photo: Ruth Hartnup, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
