Problematic Ice Damage Discovered On Whistler's Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Yesterday, Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, announced that its lift maintenance team discovered an ice build-up on the Whistler side of the PEAK 2 PEAK (P2P) gondola. The ice build-up will require repairs and could delay the opening of the P2P gondola for summer sightseeing beyond the initially planned June 10th opening date.
See the ski resort's detailed summary of the incident below.
In the statement, Whistler Blackcomb explained that the issue would be resolved after the involvement of gondola engineering experts:
"The experts who know the unique engineering of the P2P were immediately notified to provide guidance on repairs. The good news? The issue can be fixed, and the gondola will open for sightseeing as soon as the repairs are completed. We are optimistic it will be ready on Saturday, June 10 for the start of sightseeing as planned, but out of an abundance of caution we cannot guarantee it at this point."
The P2P gondola is an engineering feat that connects the Whistler and Blackcomb ski areas by traversing 2.7 miles across an alpine valley. The gondola was first unveiled for public use in December 2008, with construction efforts costing CND $51 million.
Whistler Blackcomb plans to provide updates as the ice build-up situation develops. As of today, other sightseeing operations, like chairlift rides on Whistler or Blackcomb, will still open on June 10th. Whistler Blackcomb's bike park opened on May 19th.
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