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 of–untracked, exclusive powder. An operation of that size and nature is sure to occasionally have […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
The 5 Best Places in the World to Heli-Ski Heli-skiing is considered the ultimate ski experience and is on many die-hard skiers and snowboarders’ bucket lists. As adventure seekers of this exhilarating sport search for the ultimate snow-laden escapades, the world’s best heli-ski operators rise as the gatekeepers to this unparalleled alpine experience. Related: 7 Bucket List Experiences Every North American Skier Should Check Off Each individual will have […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 1, 2023 0 Comments
[SOLD] Silverton Mountain, CO, Gets New Ownership Over the last two decades, Silverton Mountain in Colorado has made its name by providing adventure seekers with dramatic big mountain terrain and a uniquely exhilarating skiing experience. The mountain sits in the heart of the San Juan Range and is renowned globally for its backcountry and helicopter access. Established in 2001 by Aaron and Jen Brill, this ski destination […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | September 27, 2023 0 Comments
Carving Her Way into an Industry: Black Ops Valdez Heli Ski Owner Tabatha Swierk Brought to you by Black Ops Valdez Tabatha Swierk isn’t your typical Heliski Operation owner. Tabatha started and runs Black Ops Valdez, one of the premier Alaskan heliski operations. Not only is she responsible for reservations, answering phone calls and emails along with other daily business operations, she’s also one of those people that will jump in wherever needed. You […] Featured Article Martin Kuprianowicz | January 22, 2020 0 Comments
Last Frontier Heliskiing, BC: True Adventure On The Edge of Alaska Last week, we spent 4 days with Last Frontier Heliskiing at their Ripley Creek Lodge in Stweart, BC, Canada – one block from Hyder, AK. There are few places on Earth that hold this much raw, natural beauty. We flew through sunny skies, revealing spectacular vistas at every turn. The terrain here is rugged, snow-plastered, and glacier-hewn. We skied 7 different zones that […] Miles Clark | March 26, 2019 2 Comments
Silverton Unguided Season Pass: The Ultimate Ski Bum’s Multimountain Pass? Silverton is pretty different from your average ski hill, so it’s fitting that the “Unguided Season Pass” they just introduced is pretty different from your average pass. The pass goes for a bum-friendly $149, and includes unlimited “unguided” skiing after their guided season finishes, half off heli bumps, discounted guided days at Silverton, and free days at a number of […] Industry News Roger Romani | July 25, 2017 0 Comments
Last Frontier Heliskiing Conditions Report: If it’s been dry where you’re living and you want some motivation to keep your head high when you tell your friends, “winter is coming back, I promise.” – check out these photos of heli-skiing in British Columbia at Last Frontier Heli-Ski. These photos were taken at Ripley Creek (Last Frontier’s second lodge) in Stewart BC, near the Alaskan border. […] Keenan Grady | March 11, 2016 0 Comments
Markus Eder Heli Skiing Turnagain Arm Who Is Markus Eder? Markus is a 23 year old Italian who, apparently, rips! This preview for Matchstick Productions upcoming film Days of My Youth and snowcases Markus skiing in AK with Chugach Powder Guides out of Girdwood. Markus has what it takes to hold his own, throwing high speed 360’s down AK spine lines and launching off massive diving boards into bottomless gullies. Chaz Diamond | April 5, 2014 0 Comments