The life of a snowflake starts with delicate, atmospheric crystal formation and ends with sudden mangling beneath the snowboards of teenagers. Frolic in nature's snowy beauty with today's Groupon: for $133, you get a two-hour tandem Wilderness Adventure tour from Blackcomb Snowmobile (a $266.56 total value, including HST). This Groupon is redeemable at the Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa. A mandatory insurance fee of $18 per driver is not included. Tours depart daily at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 6 p.m.

Blackcomb Snowmobile proffers Bombardier snowmobiles for high-speed motorized skiing through Whistler’s glistening backcountry. During the two-hour Wilderness Adventure tour, hillside cruisers meander down freshly groomed trails while gazing at majestic alpine vistas and stopping to dig for buried treasure in untouched snow. After excursions, wintery wanderers defrost with a hot drink and snack provided at one of Blackcomb's alpine cabins or base facilities. Each vehicle allows passengers to ride with a friend or alone.