Some people can't get far enough away from it all these days. In Whistler, they'll whistle up a helicopter to take you and the family out on a picnic, if you wish, or drop you deep in the backcountry for a hike out.

Hop a chopper for an aerial view of Whistler, Blackcomb and Whistler Mountain and the best of Garibaldi Park. Heli-picnic and hiking tours are also available after an airborne insertion. They'll even rustle up a gourmet lunch for those of you tired of trailmix and dehydrated camp food. Blackcomb Helicopters (604-938-1700; http://www.blackcombhelicopters.com) or eJet Aviation (778-294-HELI (4354), http://www.ejet.ca)