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THE GREAT OUTDOORS - BRITISH COLUMBIA
If British Columbia isn't already synonymous with the great outdoors we think it should be. If you're not convinced, here are some rollicking good reasons to sway you:

Skiing/snowboarding at Whistler-Blackcomb: Four snowboard parks, more than 200 ski runs and first-class ski schools are part of the reason this world-famous, dual-mountain paradise packs in over 54,000 skiers and snowboarders each day. Join all the other piste party animals at: http://www.whistler-blackcomb.com.

Mountain-biking in the Kootenays: Don't let trail names like 'Boneyard' and 'Fat Chance' deter you. A two-wheeling experience need not end in tears, in fact, there are some excellent intermediate trails for those riders wishing to keep their limbs intact. Talk to the folks at the local bike shops about the rides that will suit you best. Gerick Cycle & Sports (tel 250 354 4622) and The Sacred Ride (tel 250 362 5688), both in Nelson, have knowledgeable staff.

Sea-kayaking off Vancouver Island: Easy to paddle and amazingly stable, sea-kayaks are loads of fun. You can kayak almost everywhere along BC's coast but for one of the best multi-day trips the Broken Group Islands can't be beat. Eco West Adventures (tel 250 748 0511) leads five-day tours and Wildheart Adventures (tel 250 722 3683) offers four-day trips.

Spelunking at Horn Lake Caves Provincial Park: If crawling around in tight, dark, damp places flicks your switch then this place, home to some of Vancouver Island's best limestone caves, will make you very happy. Tours of varying lengths and difficulty are available and experienced spelunkers can tackle the caves on their own. For more information go to: http://www.cancaver.ca.

Rock climbing & mountaineering in Banff National Park: Some of the best climbers in the world base themselves in Banff so they can enjoy easy access to this mountain playground. The terrain is rough and not for the faint-hearted, however, inexperienced climbers will find quite a few companies offering courses and organised tours to the mountains. Mountain Magic (tel 403 762 2591) and Yamnuska (tel 403 678 4164) both have a lengthy list of mountaineering adventures for all skill levels.

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