Whistler Blackcomb/Vail Resorts have generously donated the recently retired chairs and gondola cabins to help raise funds for both the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and the Epic Promise Foundation.
For $500 per chair or $900 per gondola, you can own a piece of Whistler Blackcomb history and give to charity at the same time.
Sales will open up at 9 am on Friday, May 6th. Mark your calendar and check here to purchase!
GONDOLA SPECIFICATIONS (approximate exterior dimensions):
FAQ: Red Chair & Creekside Gondola Sales
Please read through carefully. There is important information below that will help make your purchase and delivery run smoothly.
Q: Where can I purchase a chair and/or gondola cabin? www.whistlerblackcombfoundation.com starting Friday, May 6th at 9 am.
Q: What does it cost to purchase a retired Red Chair? $500/chair
Q: What does it cost to purchase a retired Creekside Gondola cabin? $900/cabin
Q: What does that price include?
Q: Can I request a specific chair or cabin number? Unfortunately, number selection is not available.
Q: Does my chair or gondola cabin need a stand? You can source and purchase a stand separately for your chair or cabin (cabin bases are not flat). Chairs and cabins both require a professionally built stand for safety & enjoyment. Note: Whistler Welding (whistlerweldingservices.com) and Sea to Sky Welding (seatoskywelding.com) have experience in chair stand fabrication. Please inquire directly.
Q: What are the dimensions and how much do they weigh?
CHAIR SPECIFICATIONS: Quad chair Weight: 176 lbs Dimensions to follow.
GONDOLA SPECIFICATIONS (approximate exterior dimensions): Weight: 416.6 lbs Width: 77 inches at the widest part of the gondola which includes the ski rack (71.5″ without the ski rack and door mechanism) Width: 48 inches at the base Depth: 70.5 inches at the deepest part of the gondola Depth: 42 inches at the base Height: 86 inches including the top mechanisms
Q: Where is the pickup location? All chairs & gondola cabins will be available for pick up from Parking Lot 8 (top of Glacier Lane) during the dedicated pickup windows only.
Important Pick-Up And Delivery Information
GONDOLA CABIN – notes for individual pickups:
GONDOLA CABIN – delivery within the Sea to Sky:
Q: Who can I contact if I need to arrange shipping/delivery? You are welcome to select a delivery/shipping company of your choice. Here are a few options to get you started in your search:
Q: Where do the funds raised through these sales go?
Q: If I have other questions about the chairs or gondola cabins, who can I talk to? Please direct your questions to Jaime Kerrigan, Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, at jkerrigan@whistlerblackcombfoundation.com
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