Mountains are probably the most dominant element of the BC landscape. It is little wonder then that the locals have developed a passion for mountain activities of every sort and at varying levels of extremity or insanity. The North Shore of Vancouver is often dubbed as the birth place of mountain biking and Whistler/Blackcomb is regularly rated as the number 1 ski resort in North America. When it comes to investigating this vast mountain playground you need to bring the right attitude and your brown trousers because, as the locals say, you really should “Go BIG or Go HOME”!