Whistler Blackcomb's PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will officially open to the public Dec. 12, 2008. The launch of this mountain marvel is set to become a new Canadian tourism icon and will forever revolutionize the way visitors experience this all season resort. A live webcast of the grand opening will broadcast at whistlerblackcomb.com starting at 10:30am PST on Friday.


While preparations are in the final stages for the launch, fresh snow is providing the final touch. In the past week 23 centimetres has fallen and up to 10 centimetres is in the forecast this Friday. Adding to that, the snowmaking crew has turned over nine million gallons of water into snow within the last week.


The live webcast will get underway at 10:30 a.m. PST and will include a surprise visit as Red Bull drops in and gives wings to the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Launch. At 11am, local officials will cut the ribbon and the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola departs from each of the Whistler and Blackcomb terminals with its first guests on board.