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Mike Wiegele

Alterra Mountain Company Closes Acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia

DENVER, CO, April 25, 2024 – Today, Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing(MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, further expanding the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. “With the acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, we are excited to add another premier heli-skiing operation to the […]

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Alterra Mountain Company to Acquire Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia

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Legendary Heli-Skiing Operation Will Continue to Build on Iconic Founder’s Legacy Today, Alterra Mountain Company announced its intention to purchase Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada. Upon closing, the legendary heli-skiing operation will further expand the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. Related: LAST CHANCE: You Have Less Than 72-Hours to […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 11, 2023
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VIDEO: “CALL ME CRAZY: The Legend of Mike Wiegele” – A Helicopter Skiing Industry Hero

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Mike Wiegele, Legend of the Canadian Ski Industry, Has Passed Away Aged 82

Mike Wiegele

Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing announced yesterday the passing of their founder, Mike Wiegele. Mike Wiegele, whose passion and gritty determination both created and fulfilled the world’s heliskiing dreams for more than 50 years, has died aged 82.  The entire team of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) extends their deepest sympathies to the Wiegele family, most notably Mike’s wife Bonnie, their […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 16, 2021
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