Even though there is already plenty to do in Revelstoke, British Columbia, during the summer and, of course, winter months, there is always something new to try. This past weekend saw Revelstoke hold its second annual beach volleyball tournament. After having trucked in plenty of sand, everyone had a great day at the beach in the Canadian Rockies. With temperatures high, and nothing but sun, the event was a great way for everyone to get out and enjoy the weather. Heli Skiing

Sand isn't the only thing that comes to Revelstoke in soft powdery form. From December until April, and usually a bit longer, the area is covered in that famous B.C. champagne powder. For those looking for a skiing or snowboarding vacation to avoid the lines at the lift, and experience the great backcountry here in Revelstoke, Mica Heli Guides,  is your operator of choice. The tours that Mica provides of their more than 177,000 acre tenure are truly spectacular in every way. First there is the logistics. Why spend money to skip the lift lines, only to replace them with lines at the helicopter? Mica offers only small-group tours, with a maximum of four people per group, and a maximum of four groups per tour date. The small-group tours also have the added benefit of giving you personal time with the professionally certified guides, not only making for a more interesting tour, but also giving you a safer one. In fact, if you really want to get the most out of their incredibly knowledgeable and kind guides, book a private tour, and your group will have the company of two guides. Heliskiing

The private tours have several other benefits. Chief among them is unlimited vertical. 1.7 hours of helicopter time a day means you get all the first tracks you want, even first descents. If that appeals to you, book now, as many of their tours, private and regular, are filling up fast. No matter what time of year, or what kind of soft powdery goodness you come to enjoy, Revelstoke B.C. makes for a great vacation, guaranteed.