A hot summer day. A cloud-free, bluebird sky that is so vibrant, you can hardly believe it’s a real-life shade of blue and not something photoshopped. The sun is warming your face while the scent of wildflowers and perhaps the freshest air you’ve ever breathed fills your nostrils.

For first-time visitors, it’s easy to look up at the peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and perhaps feel a bit intimidated. Looking around from the lifts, you’ll notice ski tracks going everywhere — between rocks, through the trees, and even off cliffs!