Elias Ortner to head Mike Wiegele
Alterra Mountain Company has promoted Elias Ortner to president and COO of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
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Alterra to Acquire Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing
Alterra Mountain Company has announced its intention to purchase Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing in Blue River.
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Heliskiing Legend Mike Wiegele Passes
Mike Wiegele, whose passion and gritty determination both created and fulfilled the world’s heliskiing dreams for more than 50 years, has died aged 82.
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Mike Wiegele cancels season
Given the national and international travel advisories and, above all, our commitment to safety, we made the decision not to open for the remainder of the season
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Call Me Crazy – The Legend of Mike Wiegele
When you have a vision that goes beyond the popular imagination, people tend to think you’re crazy. Mike Wiegele is no exception.
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Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing
With more than 10 metres of snowfall each year, Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is renowned for majestic mountains, pristine powder and exceptional ski terrain.
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Mike Wiegele Heli-Skiing On TV
Ski Television experiences Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River, B.C. Join Edith Rozsa and Wiegele guide Bob Sayer for this epic adventure.
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Powder 8’s returning to Wiegele’s
To celebrate Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing's 50th anniversary the legendary Powder 8's will be returning to Wiegele World in Blue River, BC.
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Mike Wiegle receives honorary doctorate
Congratulations to Dr. Mike Wiegele! Thompson Rivers University conferred an Honourary Doctor of Laws degree on June 7th, in recognition of Mike’s groundbreaking work and lifetime of leadership in the snow sports industry. Mike also addressed the joint convocation of the Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, and the Faculty of Law. “It’s an …
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Ski buddy sued in Wiegele World death
A widow whose husband died while heli-skiing with Mike Wiegele, says his “ski buddy” is responsible for his death, a BC Supreme Court heard Monday. Elizabeth Kennedy’s husband, Mark, died in January 2009. Mark Kennedy was a founding partner at Denver law firm Wheeler Trigg Kennedy. Kennedy, born in 1952, co-founded the firm in February …
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World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator 2023 Up for Grabs
It is no surprise that seven of the eight shortlisted finalists of heli-ski companies nominated for the World's Best Heli-Ski Operator are from Canada.
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Heli Skiers & Boarders escape serious injury
This Monday six people escaped serious injury in a dramatic helicopter crash in Whistler’s backcountry. The incident involved a Blackcomb Helicopters Bell 407 that was heli-skiing with clients. The company says the aircraft was in the process of landing when it suffered a “roll over accident.” The helicopter was completely wrecked. Helicopter incidents are common …
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