Whistler Blackcomb, BC, to Sell Chairs From Recently Retired Red Chair & Creekside Gondola - SnowBrains

2022-05-21 17:38:00 By : Ms. Kiki Liao

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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