Heli-Skiing

[PHOTO TOUR] Silvertip Lodge Heliski: Luxury Lodge, Deep Powder, and True Isolation

The journey to Silvertip Lodge begins with a charter flight from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Williams Lake Airport, followed by a 45-minute helicopter ride to the property. Situated on the shores of Quesnel Lake in the Cariboo Mountains, the lodge is accessible only by helicopter during winter operations. This level of isolation places it among the most remote destinations I […]
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Experience Premium Heliskiing in British Columbia With Exclusive SnowBrains Discount

World-class heliskiing with Silvertip Lodge, BC. | Photo: SnowBrains

Silvertip Heliskiing offers a premium heliskiing experience in British Columbia’s renowned mountain terrain, catering to advanced skiers and snowboarders seeking untouched powder and expansive wilderness. Located near the Canadian Rockies, Silvertip provides heliskiing packages that combine expert guiding, exclusive access, and luxury accommodations, emphasizing safety and personalized service. The operation stands out for its high ratio of guides to guests, […]
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Community Outraged After Italian Business Man Lands His Private Helicopter in Ski Resort for 2nd Time

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An Italian entrepreneur has found himself in trouble with authorities after illegally landing a helicopter on an active ski slope and skiing away as if nothing had happened—an incident that has reignited scrutiny of his conduct and background. To make matters worse, the culprit committed the same offense just eight months ago in a different area of the Italian Dolomites. […]
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New British Columbia Heli-Ski Operation Offers Over 100 Feet of Annual Snow and North America’s Most Extensive Terrain

Gold Rush Heli Skiing offers heli skiers access to some of the deepest annual snowfall and most extensive terrain in North America. | Photo: Gold Rush

Gold Rush Heli Skiing, a new venture by ROAM Adventures, has launched in Atlin, British Columbia, offering heli skiers access to some of the deepest annual snowfall and most extensive terrain in North America. Gold Rush’s location, bordering Alaska and spanning the Juneau Icecap, averages over 100 feet of snow each year. Its tenure covers a staggering 648,000 acres—120 times […]
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Heli-Skiing in Valdez, AK, Faces Crossroads as Federal Permit Review Begins for BLM Land

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Heli skiing in Valdez, Alaska, is the stuff of legend. Since the early 1990s, adventurous skiers have traveled to this coastal town for the rare chance to drop from a helicopter onto towering slopes of the Chugach Mountains. The combination of untouched powder, steep descents, and sweeping views of Prince William Sound has made Valdez one of the most iconic […]
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Valdez, AK, Heli-Skiing Report: 14 Glorious Runs on the Best Day of the Season & Mom’s Birthday

Report from April 25, 2025 Friday was my Mom’s birthday. She left us in 2023. We’ve had a difficult weather month here in Valdez this year but on Mom’s birthday, it went blue… We started early on Friday with Pulseline Adventure. Legendary guide Jessica Baker was our lead guide on this day and she crushed it. Powder, steeps, long runs, […]
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Valdez, AK, Heli-Skiing Report: Sluffy Steeps & Powder Snow In A New Zone

Report from April 15, 2025 Yesterday we got out there early knowing the clouds would be building in the afternoon. We tip-toed as we have quite a few avalanche problems on the board and our reconnisance flight yesterday morning revealed hundreds of avalanches that occured mid-storm. We started on very mellow terrain. Then bumped up the angle slowly and tenitively. […]
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This is the Only Place to Heli Ski on the East Coast of North America

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Heli-skiing is a bucket list experience for many avid skiers and snowboarders that offers an unparalleled adventure for thrill-seekers. It combines the exhilaration of untouched powder with the breathtaking beauty of remote mountain terrain. With a helicopter as your lift, the possibilities are endless, taking you to peaks and slopes that few have ever skied before. British Columbia is the […]
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 62 | Jessica Baker – North American Freeskiing Champion, Alaska Heli-Ski Guide, Founder of Ski Divas Women’s Ski Camp, & AMGA Certified Ski Guide

This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. The SnowBrains Podcast is back for its 5th season and is kicking things off with the legendary Jessica Baker. Jessica Baker is: A heli-ski guide in Alaska for over 20 years The 2000 North American Freeskiing World Tour Champion A mountain guide guiding all over Earth as well […]
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