Category Archives: Operator Interviews
HELISKI.com – Top 10 Criteria to Pick the Best Heli-Skiing
Heli-Skiing – Top 10 Criteria to Pick the Best Helicopter Skiing HELISKI.com Top 10 Things to Consider in a Heli-Skiing Trip 1. Location British Columbia Canada is the center of the heliskiing world. BC Canada has the perfect combination of … Continue reading
Alaska Heliskiing, BC Comfort. Valdez Heli-Ski Guides Offers the Best of Both
Best Heli-Skiing in Valdez, Alaska? I had the pleasure of meeting Scott Raynor and Mandy (marketing manager and Scott’s handler) at the Hog Island Oyster Bar in San Francisco in December. Scott has an impressive resume including avalanche expert, guide, … Continue reading
Heli-Skiing Operator Interview with Skeena Heliskiing
Skeena Heliskiing was one of the first visits for HeliskiingReview.com many years ago. So it is only fitting that owner/guide Giacum “Jake” Frei is the first Heliskiing Operator Interview with HELISKI.com Heliskiing Canada Series. Thanks! Jake – Great Host, … Continue reading
Don’t Go Postal, Go Coastal: Heliskiing BC Operators with Unique Offerings, like Bella Coola Heli-Skiing
The evolution of BC heliskiing continues. Smaller operators are offering alternatives to CMH and Mike Wiegele Heli-Skiing. This series will give a brief summary of the operators in the Coast Range of British Columbia Canada, and what they do to … Continue reading
Arc’Teryx: Heliskiing Outerwear of Choice – So What’s Up with the Logo??
This is one of our favorite gear interviews. We talked with James Bronson, Pro & Industry Supervisor for Arc’teryx. 1. My first experience with Arc’Teryx was when my luggage didn’t show up on a heli-skiing trip. A guest loaned me … Continue reading
RAMP Skis and Snowboards: 15 Questions with HELISKI.com and HELIBOARD.com
We talked with Mike Kilchenstein, founder RAMP Handmade Skis and Snowboards about their revolutionary ski manufacturing process….and skis! 1. Mike, how long have you been making skis? I started with Rossignol in Vermont right out of school, and … Continue reading
Meet the Unofficial Mayor of Whistler Village: Interview with Powder Mountain Heliskiing and Catskiing
POSTED BY: Tom Jackson, IN: Heliski.com November 3, 2011 Interview by Tom Jackson, HELISKI.com Recently we visited with Gordon Calder who runs Powder Mountain Heliskiing and Catskiing in Whister-Blackcomb, BC. He goes by Gord, and is the unofficial mayor of … Continue reading
Mike Wiegele Interview: Mike Wiegele Heli-Skiing Innovator and Industry Icon
POSTED BY: Tom Jackson, IN: HELISKI.com November 11, 2011 Interview by Tom Jackson, HELISKI.com Mike Wiegele is one of the legends of helicopter skiing Canada. A pioneer, an innovator and one of a few industry icons, it is our … Continue reading
Interview with Robson Helimagic: One of the best Kept Secrets in the Industry
POSTED BY: Tom Jackson, IN: Heliski.com November 17, 2011 Interview by Tom Jackson, HELISKI.com We recently had a chance to catch up with Christine (Chris) Dolbec of Robson HeliMagic, a little-known heliskiing operator in eastern British Columbia, Canada. Here is … Continue reading
HELISKI.com Operator Interview: Eagle Pass Heli-Skiing and Heliboarding
Eagle Pass Heliskiing and Heliboarding We had a chance to visit with Scott Newsome, one of the new owners of a hidden gem in the boutique heliskiing / heliboarding world – Eagle Pass Heli-Skiing and Heliboarding. Just 20 minutes outside … Continue reading