British Columbia Heli-Ski Operation Fined $84,000 for Fatal Avalanche Incident Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) is the first and largest heli-ski operator in the world based on lodges, tenure, and skier visits. With 11 heli-ski destinations and hosting guests from dozens of countries around the world every year, they deliver what every snow sports enthusiast dreams ofโuntracked, exclusive powder. An operation of that size and nature is sure to occasionally have […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
Ready for a Vertical Challenge?ย Thredbo Resort in Australia Offers You the Chance to Win a Heli-Ski Trip of a Lifetime Australia’s premier ski resort Thredbo just announced it will offer its Vertical Mountain Challenge (VMC) and a chance to win a heli-skiing trip of a lifetime. Working with CMH Heli-Ski, Travelplan Ski, and Air Canada, Thredbo is planning to organize this unique ski contest for the current season. Entry is straightforward. Ski or ride more than 5,000 meters (16,404 ft.) […] Industry News Ryan Kime | July 13, 2022 0 Comments
Origins: Heli-Skiing In this week’s edition of Origins, we will take a look at heli-skiing! Like many of us, I have yet to go heli-skiing in my life, but it is something on my bucket list. If you missed last week’s edition of Origins on Snowboarding, you can check it out here: Related: Origins: Snowboarding The most expensive side of an already […] Ryan Flynn | October 21, 2020 4 Comments
Chair to Chopper Challenge at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA: Win a Heli Ski Trip by Tracking Your Vertical Feet Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Have you ever dreamed of skiing some of British Columbiaโs premier heli-skiing terrain? The Chair to Chopper Challenge at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is your chance, and it has been re-launched for another season!ย Hereโs how it works: Download the Squaw Alpine app for iPhone or Android. Start tracking your vertical feet […] Industry News Jenah MacGrain | January 10, 2020 1 Comment
Ikon Pass Offers the Ultimate Canadian Rockies Road Trip Brought to you by Ikon Pass Powder hounds across the planet are all clamoring to experience the bucket-list destinations and leg-burning verticals of Western Canada. This iconic terrain is a short road trip or quick direct flight away for most Canadians and Pacific Northwesterners. Stop 1 SkiBig3 – Mt. Norquay Morning Arrive at the Calgary airport and drive an hour […] Featured Article SnowBrains | October 25, 2019 2 Comments
Is Heli-Hiking Worth It or Just a Gimmick? Heli-Hiking.ย Thatโs right folks. The Heli-skiing craze has now pushed its way into the summer months with this new phenomenon. The concept is quite simple and similar to that of Heli-Skiing and Heli-Biking.ย Put people in a helicopter, drop them off in a remote location to partake in an absurdly gorgeous hike, pick them up and take them back to a […] Jack Conroy | August 13, 2019 2 Comments
Four Awesome Road Trips Available to Ikon Pass Holders The new Ikon Pass, connecting skiers and riders to 26 iconic destinations in North America is now available for winter 2018/2019. We’ve put together four awesome Ikon Pass road trips from coast to coast. With no blackout dates on the Ikon Pass, you have the freedom to travel any time throughout ski country.ย These road trips with the Ikon Pass […] Industry News Robin Azer | March 30, 2018 2 Comments