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The ride up to the summit provided the two RV Gypsies with sweeping views of Howe Sound, the majestic coastal forest and surrounding mountains. Every gondola cabin had a maximum capacity of 8 passengers and a level entrance/exit point, making them wheelchair and stroller accessible. The gondolas were custom made by Austrian manufacturer, Doppelmayr, and had comfortable padded seats and floor to ceiling glass windows for maximum views. Even though the two RV Gypsies have been on eleven gondolas since starting their travels in 2008, the ride up and down the mountain was a thrilling adventure and provided new views of Shannon Falls and the famous Squamish Chief climbing area.
Once at the top, many other adventures await, including access to a wide array of outdoor experiences; two different interpretive loop walking trails with cantilevered viewing platforms, the spectacular Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, numerous hiking trails, rock climbing, access trails to backcountry routes and much more. |
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The gondola whisked the two RV Gypsies up the mountain in little metal cabins that dangled from a cable. |
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Below: Views from the top of the mountain |
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The Stawamus Chief; a 2,000-foot granite monolith that draws world-class climbers. |
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The two RV Gypsies headed for the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge that takes off from the lodge and they enjoyed their 12th suspension bridge (not counting numerous suspension bridges that they did as part of several previous zipline adventures).
But first they played with some signs they found hanging around, and took some photos of the area. Then they enjoyed the breathtaking view as they made their way across the swaying, 360-foot-long wood-and-cable pedestrian bridge that connects the lodge to a rocky knoll, with mist roiling up from the plunging ravine below. |
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Adjacent to the Summit Lodge and the top station of the gondola, the iconic “Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge” connects the Spirit Trail/Spirit Viewing Platform to the Summit Lodge Viewing Deck. This feature is a MUST DO for everyone who visits the summit. Only those with a strong fear of heights should pass on taking this extraordinary walk above the trees.
The Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge is approximately 100 metres long and has a backdrop that falls away thousands of metres below, giving a greater feeling of exposure and height over land. The Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge offers amazing 360 degree views of the area, both up to the high alpine of the mountains above and down to the fjord below. This feature is an exciting and thrilling adventure that all ages and abilities can enjoy.
The bridge is open year-round and is one of the many adventures with a day ticket or season pass! |
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And the fun began.............as Karen
and Lee Duquette enjoyed the swinging bridge. |
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Below: The view looking back from the
other side of the swinging bridge. |
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