That's Whistler far below us as we make the climb up the gondola lift. Whistler moves tens of thousands of people up the mountain every day it's operating. We know this because we shared one ride with a fellow whose brother designs ski resorts for a living.

By the way, Rob caught a little sun on this trip; didja notice? The warmth on both days was startling; we brought a lot of sweaters, mitts, goggles and the like that barely got used.