The BC Backcountry with Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing I spent the past week snowboarding in the Kootenays. No mountain is created equal and every experience in the mountains is a gift, but it is fair to say that while I am once more planted on the east coast, my thoughts are still very much out west. This is one of the most majestic regions of the Great White […] Jacqui Davis | March 22, 2023 0 Comments
2 Skiers Killed by Avalanche While on Guided Trip With CMH Heli Skiing Near Revelstoke, BC Two guests on a guided heli-ski trip with Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) Heli Skiing were killed in an avalanche near Revelstoke, BC, yesterday. The avalanche occurred near the Alkolkolex tenure southeast of Revelstoke near an area known as Chocolate Bunnies. Brothers Timothy and Jonathan Kinsley, from Pennsylvania, and a guide were caught in an avalanche at around 2 pm on Monday, January […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 24, 2023 0 Comments
Northern Escape Heli Skiing, BC Announces $4.2-Million Investment in New Remote Mountain Lodge Northern Escape Heli Skiing, in its 16th year of operations, is pleased to announce the construction of its new remote lodge opening for the upcoming 2020 season. Construction began in the spring of 2018 and the completion date is scheduled for fall of 2019. Northern Escape Heli Skiing, located near Terrace, BC, offers a variety of exclusive packages to choose […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 17, 2019 0 Comments
Points North Heli Skiing, AK Gives Honest Report On Avalanche That Captured & Carried 5 Guests Yesterday Yesterday, 5 guests at Points North Heli, AK were captured and carried by an avalanche. Thankfully, the only damage that was sustained by the slide were minor, non-life threatening, injuries to the skier that triggered the slide and 2 other skiers lost some gear. Points North Heli was upfront and honest about the situation. There was nearly 45″ of fresh snow and extensive […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 20, 2019 1 Comment
Black Ops Valdez- Week 1-ALASKA Heli Skiing Season Kick Off Week 1 of the 8 weeks Alaska Heli-Skiing season is already done, and it was one for the record books here at Black Ops Valdez~Robe Lake Lodge, Valdez, Alaska Black Ops Valdez Robe Lake Lodge Deep snowpack, stable skiing/riding conditions, and ample weather windows all lined up to make for a memorable and rowdy opening volley. Good news is you […] Conditions Report Ryan Hollow | March 15, 2019 1 Comment
Ski 100,000 Vertical Feet At Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA & Have A Shot At A FREE BC Heli Skiing Trip [Sponsored By: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA] How does 4 or 5 days of heliskiing in British Columbia sound? Ya, we thought so. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA is having a killer season. With a 90+ inch storm that just pummeled the resort it’s been face shots and a pow frenzy there for the last week. And it’s still snowing. So even […] Featured Article D’Arcy McLeish | January 25, 2019 3 Comments
Black Ops Valdez Heli Skiing, AK Delivers The Goods Via The Best Ski Terrain on Earth: Last month, I spent a week with Black Ops Valdez Heli in Valdez, Alaska riding the best ski terrain on Earth. The entire experience was dreamlike – unreal terrain, luxurious lodge, all-star staff, and one of the best ski days of my life. We heli-skied 3 days while I was in town but skied 4 days worth of heli time […] Trip Report Miles Clark | April 5, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: CMH Galena Was Out Heli Skiing In British Columbia, Canada Yesterday The team at CMH Galena in British Columbia, Canada was out skiing yesterday. They took the heli out of hibernation and tested out the goods. A recent storm left the area buried in snow, which is a great kick starter to the season. ** Video Courtesy of: CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures/Marty Schaffer Backcountry Chris Wallner | October 31, 2017 0 Comments