Active Pursuits

Activities for Kids -- At the base of Blackcomb mountain, Adventure Zone offers kid-centric activities in a circuslike atmosphere. Activities and facilities include horseback riding, minigolf, trampolines, trapezes, wall climbing, gondola rides, gyroscopes, and zip-line and luge rides. Tickets are C$7 to C$15 (US$5.60-US$12); combo tickets are available; see www.whistlerblackomb.com for more information. Based at Blackcomb Mountain, the Dave Murray Summer Ski Camp, P.O. Box 98, Whistler, BC V0N 1B0 (tel. 604/932-5765; www.skiandsnowboard.com), is North America's longest-running summer ski camp. Junior programs cost about C$1,995 (US$1,596) per week mid-June to mid-July. The packages include food, lodging, and lift passes, as well as tennis, trapeze, and mountain-biking options.