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Finding Cheap Heliskiing Gear: Summer Is Good For Something

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Last Frontier II

If you’re a dedicated heliskier and backcountry enthusiast in North America, there’s nothing like the long, hot, humid days of summer to foul up your mood. The first snowfall is still a few months away, and there’s no way you … Continue reading →

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Why British Columbia is the Epicenter of Heliskiing

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Last Frontier II

While initial ascents in helicopters for the sole purpose of skiing on otherwise inaccessible peaks may have taken place in Alaska or the American Rockies in the late 1950s, Johann “Hans” Gmoser is often credited with founding modern day heliskiing … Continue reading →

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Heli Ski Manufacturers In-Focus: Salomon

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Last Frontier II

Salomon is a much loved brand in the ski industry, even here at our heli ski accommodation in northern BC we have many pairs of their awesome Rocker 2 skis for you to ride. As well as skis, Salomon also … Continue reading →

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Best Heliskiing in the world!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Last Frontier II

There are some epic helicopter skiing spots all over the world, from the steeps of Alaska to the exotic and rarely accessed ranges of northern India. But where are the top spots? Where are the places that, once skied, change … 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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