Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing

Description

It is a very familyrun company located in Calgari, its founders Mark and Regina have been specialising in skiing since the 1970s. The family feeling is something that is very noticeable in the company and this makes people want to come back. Their helicopter is a stateoftheart Bell 205 with remarkable lift capacity. This machine can accommodate 10 guests and 2 guides, and is equipped with precision equipment that allows our pilots to operate safely and accurately. Crescent Spur pilots are experienced in mountain flying, especially in winter conditions, and are supported by highly trained engineers who adhere to strict maintenance schedules.

Daily Average Snowfall

1 cm

Features

In 2019/2020 we celebrated our 50th season. It was a monumental milestone and the intriguing and inspiring journey to get here, warranted celebration. Born on a farm in post war Austria, Mike left for Canada in 1959, in search of freedom and the world’s best powder. His quest led him across North America – working first in eastern Canada, then Sugar Bowl Calf., and eventually to Banff and Lake Louise during the late 60’s. Thankfully for all powder lovers, in 1970 Mike began this heliskiing dream in the heart of the Cariboo and Monashee Mountains. Eventually, Blue River was where Mike’s vision of a heliski resort would flourish, and where more memories and legendary moments in ski history were made.

Pricing Packages

https://www.wiegele.com/packages/deluxepackage

Safety Info

Our guides are chosen for their ability to provide you with an exciting and memorable heliski vacation while always caring for your safety and comfort. Many senior guides have been with MWHS for more than 20 years. MWHS guides are fully trained. They all have achieved qualifications with the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA), Canadian Ski Guide Association (CSGA) or international equivalent, and the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA). Many of our guides have achieved the highest levels of qualifications available. Now, many of our senior guides are involved in teaching courses in the CSGA or CSIA, gained through a minimum of 10 years guiding. Our guides also participate in a comprehensive MWHS 10 day training session prior to the season opening in the implementation of our operational and rescue systems. In addition, members of our team attend the International Commission to Alpine Rescue (IKAR) and the International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW) conferences to further their education with new research and techniques. Our guides are also your Resort hosts they meet you on arrival, take you to your accommodations and show you our facilities. Every evening after their detailed guides meeting, they will meet you in the Powder Max Dining Room and the Silver Buckle Lounge for your gourmet dining experience and conversation. Every heliski week is an instructional week. Whether you are a first timer or an expert powder skier, your guide is also a qualified ski instructor and will help you improve your technique to increase your powder enjoyment.

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