Sea to Sky Gondola Hike to the base of Shannon Falls just outside of Squamish, or if you're not up for the easy adventure, see the falls at a distance from the parking lot of the Sea to Sky Gondola. The third-highest waterfall in the province drops more than 1,000 feet from the lip of Sky Pilot Mountain. Until recently when vandals cut a main cable, one of the best ways to get an overview of the area and easily access the mountains was to ride the Sea to Sky Gondola. From the top, you can hike trails, absorb long views Brandywine Falls of Howe Sound, or observe climbers on the granite backside of Stawamus Chief, aka "The Chief." When snow falls, the gondola carries snowshoers seeking winter solitude and experienced skiers and snowboarders aiming for backcountry bowls. The gondola is expected to be operating again by Spring 2020. TRAVELER WINTER 2020 23