You can hang a long, long way up in a chairlift, practically suspended in the wispy clouds above the ski runs, and think you’re somewhere between heaven and earth. The ski runs are groomed to perfection, the snow is pure powder, and the park is totally kickass. In the Sliding Center in the village, there’s always a spirited crowd of skiers and riders poking around in the souvenir shops, splashing at the cafés and bars, and lapping up the aprés-ski scene – to the hilt! And yeah, it’s only a short hop from Vancouver, BC.