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Left Mountain biker, Squamish area Right Whitewater rafting, Fraser River
Adventure Sports
Glacier Skiing
Horstman Glacier (see p28)
offers 112 acres (45 ha) of skiing
and incomparable views year-
round. Varied terrain gives even
experienced skiers plenty of
thrills. d Whistler Blackcomb: 1 866
218 9690 www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Whitewater Rafting
Paddling or power rafting just
two hours from Vancouver in Yale
on the Nahatlatch, Thompson, and
Fraser rivers. Choice of raft size,
trip length, and fright factor.
d Fraser River Raft Expeditions: 1 800
363 7238 www.fraserraft.com
Heli-Snowboarding
Fly away from the Whistler
Blackcomb crowds into the pris-
tine high-alpine powder. Guides
help you choose from over 1,000
runs. d Great Canadian Adventure:
18882851676 www.adventures.com
Mountain Biking
BC offers unlimited trails and
backroads. The 93-mile (150-km)
Sea to Sky trail stretches from
Squamish to D'Arcy. Find maps
and trail ratings on the online
Whistler Mountain Bike Guide.
d www.whistlermountainbike.com
Paragliding
Learn to be airborne on a tan-
dem flight with a certified teacher.
Coastal winds ensure breathtaking
heights. d Blue Thermal: 1 800 717
0422 www.bluethermal.com
Skydiving
Whether you're experienced
or a newcomer to skydiving, the
view of the Fraser Valley at 3,000
ft (915 m) is spectacular. First-
jump tandem lessons available
on weekends and holidays.
d Fraser Valley Skydiving: 604 794
3483 www.fvskydiving.com
Rock Climbing
Squamish is one of the top
climbing areas in North America. If
you're not ready to tackle Stawa-
mus Chief, a formidable cliff rising
2,139 ft (652 m), try Smoke Bluffs.
d Squamish Rock Guides: 604 815
1750 www.squamishrockguides.com
Diving
Find marine life, deep wall
diving spots, a shipwreck, artifi-
cial reefs, and unusual geograph-
ic formations at Howe Sound's
many dive sites. Charters, les-
sons, and equipment available.
d Blue Zone Diving: 604 537 1767
Windsurfing
Windsurfers converge at
the mouth of the Squamish River
on Howe Sound, where north
winds blow at 40 to 70 knots.
Squamish Windsurfing Society
operates the sailing park and res-
cue service, and charges a sailing
fee. d www.squamishwindsurfing.
org ; Wind line: 604 926 9463
Kayaking with Orcas
Paddle alongside an orca
pod at Vancouver Island's
glacier-carved eastern coastline.
d Northern Lights Expeditions: 1 800
754 7402 www.seakayaking.com
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