April 2013 Heli Skiing News

April News
We take a look at this winter’s highlights, go behind the scenes of our upcoming 2014 promo video and recap the 2013 conditions.

2013 Heliski Season Recap Video
This year marked our 17th heliski season. To celebrate, we’ve put together a 2 minute slideshow [with a twist] featuring highlights from Bell 2 Lodge and Ripley Creek. Check it out [ here ].

Filming for 2014 Last Frontier Video
For five days in January we hosted a hand-picked crew to capture the essence of our experience here at Last Frontier. We’ve heard from many of you that our promo materials don’t showcase the great tree skiing we have. Well…we nailed it. And while we were at it, let’s build an igloo…a week later and we don’t want to count how many man hours….voilà. You’ll be able to see footage of this trip and other projects as we lead up to our 2014 season…

2013 Conditions Summary
The 2013 heliski season was characterized with excellent overall conditions, fantastic tree skiing in January and epic powder in March. Snow pack was slightly below average, but when you get over 82 feet per year [ 25 meters ], a little less than usual doesn’t matter too much.

We skied an average of 146,000 vertical feet [ 44,570 meters ] per week, which is about average and very similar the past four heli skiing seasons.

Fresh photo highlights on Facebook [ click here ] and Instagram [ click here ].

For a recap of this year’s conditions, visit our website [ here ].

Over and out,

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March 2013 Heli Skiing News

March News
This month we have new photos from Oakley’s film excursion at Last Frontier, three great reasons to consider our heliski safari tour and the latest ski and weather conditions.

Oakley – Photo Gallery
Last winter Oakley spent a full week navigating our huge heliski playground to film their Beyond Reason television campaign. Here are some photo highlights by the very skilled Blake Jorgenson. We are looking forward to welcoming Oakley back this season.
[ click here to see the gallery ]
 

Lodge to Lodge Safari
3 good reasons to try our Lodge to Lodge Safari
1. Stay at both our unique lodges
2. See more vast and varied terrain
3. Get to meet Michael AND Andre, two of the greatest guides to walk the planet and ski the north.

Spend 3 days at Bell 2 and 4 days at Ripley Creek (or vice versa). Half way through your week, load the machine and ski your way to the other lodge, exploring as you go. After 7 day on this trip, you will have skied some of the remotest terrain in British Columbia. It’s where the pros choose to play. [ more information ]

Conditions Update

What can we say? A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

A week of bluebird skies, perfect snow and great stability. 40,000 feet days every day. It simply doesn’t get any better.

Check out some of our guest photo highlights on our Facebook page [ click here ].

For the latest conditions, visit our website [ click here ].

Over and out,

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Win 2 Season Ski Passes

At Last Frontier, we live to ski and snowboard. Nothing makes us happier than seeing our fans enjoying some fresh POW. That’s why our brand new Facebook Giveaway is all about getting you on the slopes next winter.

It’s super easy to get into: 1) head over to our Facebook page [ here ], 2) like the page and 3) share one of our Win 2 Season Ski Passes promotional images.

The winner will get 2 Season Ski Passes to ANY ski resort in the world. If you win, you get to decide where you and a friend will rip it up all season long. Join the contest [ here ].

Prize: One grand prize consisting of two 2013/2014 season ski passes [maximum value of $900 each] to any worldwide ski resort of your choice.

Conditions: To be eligible to win, participant must:

1) be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry,
2) like the Last Frontier Facebook page and
3) share at least one Last Frontier “Win Season Ski Pass” promotional image between 01-Mar-2013 and 01-June-2013.

Draw: 15-June-2013

Join the contest [ here ]

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February 2013 Heli Skiing News

February News
This month we’ve got more eye candy via Salomon Freeski TV, a few words to share about our expert only Rippin’ @ Ripley tour and the latest skiing condition.

Salomon Freeski TV – Photo Gallery
The “Last Frontier” episode of Freeski TV was released on December 18, 2012. The very talented Whistler based photographer Bryn Hughes was there to capture the action. Here’s a few shots featuring Cody Townsend, and Jeff Reubens. See the gallery [ here ].

 
Rippin’ at Ripley
Stewart, BC is fast becoming known for terrain that makes the heart thump. Steep tree runs that will leave the knees burning and glacial terrain so huge, you’ll wonder what planet you are on. The Rippin’ at Ripley Tour features only 2 groups of 5 guests per helicopter with the goal to ski as much as possible. This tour is reserved for ‘experts only’. Every effort will be made to ski you steep and deep but our first goal is to keep you safe. Read more [ here ].

 Conditions Update
Snow depth is lower than usual but when one boasts an average annual snowfall of 75ft

[ 25m ] that gives you plenty of leeway to still offer great skiing. The trees have been phenomenal – like off-the-charts good.

For the latest conditions, visit our website [ here ].

Photo below [ January 27, 2013 ]: A lower than average snow depth at Last Frontier!


Stop Press
A rare moment caught on camera… Michael Brackenhofer….30 seconds after a double-ski-blowout-goggles-lost-wipeout.


Until next month,

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January 2013 Heli Skiing News

January News
This month we take a look at Oakley’s film adventures at Last Frontier, check out our brand new mobile website and arm you with the latest weather and skiing conditions.

Oakley Feature – Beyond Reason
Oakley’s Beyond Reason television ad campaign casts legendary skier Seth Morrison and lets him loose in Last Frontier’s vast heliski playground. This is Seth’s third time to Last Frontier and it looks like he’s as stocked as ever to be up here. [ watch it here ]Oakley Beyond Reason - Last Frontier Heliskiing
Last Frontier Mobile Site Launched
Pick up weather and daily ski reports, heliski facts & stats, videos, photo gallery and testimonials on your phone. Compatible on iOS or Android device [ check it out here ].Last Frontier Heliskiing - Mobile Website Conditions Update
Heading into the third week, conditions are excellent. January heli skiing is once again delivering the goods with plenty of fresh powder. 39,000 feet skied one day last week – pretty damn good for January.

Breaks in the weather have allowed us access to most of our terrain already. It looks like it’s going to be a great season already.Skiing Conditions - Last Frontier Heliskiing

For the latest conditions, visit our website [ here ].

Until next month,

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