🎿The Peak-to-Peak gondola project is the most challenging ski lift project ever undertaken.
👷♂️The construction team is facing obstacles such as concrete shortages and treacherous mountain terrain.
🌬️The gondola must withstand hurricane-force winds and extreme weather conditions.
🌉The design of the Peak-to-Peak gondola includes three cables for extra stability.
🏔️Once completed, the Peak-to-Peak gondola will be the longest and highest cable span in the world.
What are the main obstacles the construction team is facing?
—The construction team is facing challenges such as concrete shortages, winter weather conditions, and treacherous mountain terrain.
What makes the Peak-to-Peak gondola project unique?
—The Peak-to-Peak gondola project is unique because it involves the construction of the longest and highest cable span in the world, with the gondola crossing a challenging valley and withstanding hurricane-force winds.
What is the purpose of the Peak-to-Peak gondola?
—The Peak-to-Peak gondola is designed to transport skiers and visitors from one mountain peak to another at Whistler Blackcomb, providing a high-flying experience and eliminating the need for a time-consuming journey around the mountain.
What is the timeline for completing the Peak-to-Peak gondola?
—The construction team has a tight schedule to complete the gondola before the Winter Olympics, with a limited window of good weather over the next two summers to work on the project.
How will the completion of the Peak-to-Peak gondola impact Whistler Blackcomb?
—The completion of the Peak-to-Peak gondola will enhance the ski resort's lift network by providing a faster and more convenient way for skiers and visitors to travel between the mountains, improving the overall skiing experience at Whistler Blackcomb.
00:03The construction of the Peak-to-Peak gondola is a challenging ski lift project.
01:23Whistler Blackcomb is the location of the project, known for its challenging mountain terrain.
04:42The Peak-to-Peak gondola will be the longest and highest cable span in the world.
09:38The construction team faces concrete shortages and challenging winter weather conditions.
14:06The construction team faces a tight deadline to complete the gondola before the Winter Olympics.
16:00The mechanical parts of the gondola are assembled at Doppel Meijer Factory in Austria.
15:43The construction team pauses work as snow closes the road to the mountain.
16:31Work on the Peak-to-Peak gondola will resume in the spring.
