Monthly Archives: February 2012

Heli Ski Lodges & Resorts – What Makes Them Special?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Last Frontier II

An important part of any heli ski holiday is the lodgings in which you stay. Even with the greatest terrain, epic snow conditions, and great friends to share the experience with, if the lodgings and accommodation falls below standard it … Continue reading →

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Heliskiing Protection & Clothing

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Last Frontier II

The mountains can be wild and dangerous places even when you are within the safe hands of our qualified guides. Without man-made heliskiing protection we would never survive more than a few hours in the wilderness that is British Columbia, … Continue reading →

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What makes a good heli-ski helicopter?

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Last Frontier II

It’s 7:00 in the morning, and there’s still warm coffee in my mug. We’re a scraggily group of fleece and smart-wool, some up at dawn, others just barely awake. Yesterday’s sortie heli-skiing down the flanks of Mount Disraeli was electrifying, … Continue reading →

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Canadian Heliskiing History & Origins

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Last Frontier II

One day in late February 1963, Art Patterson, a geologist from Calgary and avid skier, met with Hans Gmoser, an Austrian mountain guide who had relocated to the area. Together with pilot Murray McKenzie, they set off to scope the … Continue reading →

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Heli Ski Gear: Ski Boots

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Last Frontier II

Everyone has a favorite pair of ski boots, and it is common knowledge that one person’s perfect pair may result in blisters for another. With that in mind, here is a short guide to get you in the know, with … Continue reading →

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