Pristine Pow and Age-Old Wisdom at Mica Heliskiing
…or why you should probably go heliskiing this winter. Words: Feet Banks. Sponsored by Mica Heliskiing. If you’re anything like me, the start of a new year means…
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After Nearly 50 Years, Wiegele’s Formula for Backcountry Safety
For anyone new to heli skiing, planning a first trip can be daunting. One of the first considerations should be whether the operator is proven to be a safe and…
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Silvertip Lodge: Heliskiing’s New Hot Tip
Whether you’re arriving by boat, plane or helicopter, the sight of Silvertip Lodge is welcome after the inevitable long journey to reach it. Classic, rustic, authentic, Silvertip appears, surrounded by…
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Heli-Assisted Ski Touring Takes the Schlep Out of Backcountry
Skiers and boarders dream of different things. Whether it’s wide open alpine runs or steeps littered with pillows begging to be popped like a landscape of bubble wrap, the one…
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H2O Guides Explores Building Tram From Valdez to Glacier
H2O Guides has been heliskiing the Chugach Mountains out of Valdez, Alaska for over two decades, but founder and skiing pioneer Dean Cummings has more than guided trips on his…
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