Whistler Peak to Peak Gondola

Tomorrow, December 12 2008 will see the grand opening of the famed PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola which will connect Whistler and Blackcomb mountains; creating Canada's next tourism icon and escalating the resort experience to new and even loftier heights.



The launch of this epic endeavour is cause for great celebration, both for visitors and locals alike. Never one to shy away from a party, Whistler Blackcomb has planned an entire day of launch activities and is pleased to reveal further details of the après activities mountain revellers can expect to enjoy around the resort.



After the official opening ceremony in the morning and a fun packed day on the slopes, the Grand Après party, sponsored in part by the Resort Municipality and the Whistler Arts Council, will kick off from 3:00pm to 5:30pm in Skiers Plaza at the bottom of Whistler Mountain.

There'll be plenty of fun for little and big kids alike with colorful characters roaming the village, a Red Bull DJ, a live artistic performance, the distribution of Whistler Blackcomb's limited edition Commemorative Poster and a PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Photo Booth. At 3:15pm award-winning children's entertainer Norman Foote will take the stage for a live performance, and a fireworks display will close the celebrations at 5:30pm.

Later in the afternoon, celebrations at some of Whistler's favourite après venues Merlin's, the GLC and Dusty's will begin. And while the official celebrations close by 5:30pm, unofficial festivities will no doubt continue long into the night in the usual Whistler style.

A live webcast at whistlerblackcomb.com, kicking off at 10:30am PST, will broadcast the official launch. The webcast will include all of the official ceremony excitement, including speeches from VIPs, the final countdown moments and footage of Red Bull dropping in to give wings to the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Launch.

Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests. With the landmark PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola opening December 12, the return of the popular Symphony Amphitheatre, and a host of other on-mountain improvements, this winter promises to be one of the most exciting yet.

Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver, Canada up the spectacular 'Sea to Sky' Highway, this resort is home to Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, which boast one vertical mile of incredible skiing. With over 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, 200 trails, and 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, the choices of where and what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering.

Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with award-winning après bars, restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this four-season resort is spectacular. For more information www.whistlerblackcomb.com