Whistler-Blackcomb

Over two million people visit Whistler annually, primarily for alpine skiing and, in summer, mountain biking. Whistler was also host of lots of events during the 2010 Winter Olympics (including the alpine ski racings). They finished the skiing season three days earlier. What a pity! We took the Whistler Village Gondola up to Whistler Mountain and then crossed the Fitzsimmons Creek via Peak 2 Peak Gondola to Blackcomb Peak. The Peak 2 Peak Gondola holds world records for the longest free span between ropeway towers (3.03 kilometres) and highest point above the ground (436 metres). We have a similar gondola here in Austria connecting the Kitzbuehel and Jochberg skiing areas (3S Bahn). After our mountain adventure we strolled through Whistler Village and had a couple of beers at Citta' on their last evening because it would close its doors forever the following day.