Whistler Heli-Skiers Buried in Avalanche
Five heli-skiers were rescued Monday afternoon after being caught in an avalanche near Pemberton, four were fully buried.
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Category: Heli Operators
Whistler Heli-Skiing partners with Wildcat Helicopters
Whistler Heli-Skiing has announced a new partnership with Wildcat Helicopters, a BC-based and family-owned company.
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Coast Range Heli-Skiing Returns to Whistler
Coast Range Heli-Skiing is set to redefine the heli-skiing experience in Whistler, British Columbia, with its relaunch on January 11, 2025. This locally owned and operated company offers bespoke adventures across Whistler’s breathtaking backcountry, featuring longer days, endless runs, and exclusive terrain tailored to each guest’s preferences. The new Whistler Heli-Skiing Package enhances the traditional …
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Northern Escape Heli Skiing Voted World’s Best Heli Ski
In a resounding testament to its unparalleled powder skiing experience, Northern Escape Heli Skiing has been named the World’s Best Heli Ski Operator for the third year in a row at the prestigious World Ski Awards. This hat trick of victories underscores the operation’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and creating unforgettable mountain adventures. Situated in …
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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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Northern Escape Victims Named
Pilot Mark McGowan and guide Lewis Ainsworth were named today in a joint statement from Northern Escape Heli-Skiing and Skyline Helicopters.
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Northern Escape Helicopter Crash
Northern Escape Heli Skiing confirmed that three people died when one of its helicopters crashed in the Skeena Mountains north of Terrace around 4pm Monday, January 22nd.
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Travis Rice – Longest Pillow Line Of My Life
Travis Rice rides Velvet Castle top to bottom, what he calls the "Longest Pillow Line Of My Life!"
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Pandemic Heli Ski Shutdown Doubled Range of Caribou
Studies by University of British Columbia Okanogan Campus (UBCO) have shown that the Pandemic Heli Ski Shutdown doubled the range of caribou. During the 2020 “anthropause,” when COVID-19 travel restrictions nearly grounded heli-skiing, both movement and mean home-range of the caribou groups increased dramatically compared to years when normal heli ski operations dominated. The anthropause …
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Northern Escape Voted World’s Best Heli Skiing
Voters at the 12th Annual 'World Ski Awards' have spoken and for a second year in a row, Northern Escape Heliskiing has been voted World's Best Heliskiing Operation.
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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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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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