Whistler-Blackcomb Plans New Peak to Peak Gondola

In article <3pk6omFaqmffU1@>, ant had this to say about
that...
> Java Man wrote:
> > Whistler plans to install a new gondola spanning from the Roundhouse
> > near the top of Whistler to the Rendezvous near the top of Blackcomb.
> > It is slated to be ready for the 2008/09 ski season. The gondola will
> > carry 30 people per car, and will traverse the ~ 4 km span in ~ 10
> > minutes.
>
> I wonder if it will be high up, going straight between the two, or following
> the hills with frequent towers? If it's the former, they'd better ensure
> that no stray air force planes from south of the border venture near.
>
I believe they use Cold Lake Alberta or Labrador for that fast and low
stuff.

On Sun, 25 Sep 2005 04:32:06 -0700, Ted Waldron
<ecw1216@ix.netcom.com> wrote:

>I think it is more revelant to question why W/B thinks it can pull
>it off at a cost of 50 million dollars, (I would assume CDN) On a plan
>scheme that will be breaking some world records for a gondola/tram line.

I find it absolutely absurd that a *horizontal* lift is planned for a
ski area. What a waste.

-Astro