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Stories from Bella Coola Heliskiing News

  1. A day in the life of a heli ski guide

    Bella Coola Heliskiing News &bull Feb 2, 2012

    The alarm rings between 6 and 6:30am. It's still dark outside. It's time for the heli ski guides to roll out of bed. There is dampness in the air. A glance out the window of the cabin; it's snowing lightly. Slip on dressy fleece attire and walks to the main lodge, climb the stairs to the guides' office and sit down at the computer to start organizing the day ahead. It's quiet in… Full Story »


  2. Sisterhood of the Snow

    Bella Coola Heliskiing News &bull Jan 13, 2012

    I am looking at our booking schedule for the winter, finalizing the flight to and from Bella Coola airport. The list is mostly made up of men, but the number of women is thankfully increasing gradually. Now, some of the most fanatical powder skiers… Full Story »

  3. Invitation to a Heli Ski Presentation

    Bella Coola Heliskiing News &bull Sep 7, 2011

    This fall, I will once again travel Europe. My plan is to meet up with as many of you, your friends and family, as I can during October and November to talk heliskiing / boarding, answer questions and have a… Full Story »

  4. How new runs get discovered and named.

    Bella Coola Heliskiing News &bull May 10, 2011

    The discovery started with a sunny week and a hard skiing group that skied every day, all day. They had fresh snow on the first day, so the beginning of the week saw them near the lodge in knee deep… Full Story »


  5. How New Ski Runs Get Discovered and Named

    Bella Coola Heliskiing News &bull May 10, 2011

    The discovery started with a sunny week and a hard skiing group that skied every day, all day. They had fresh snow on the first day, so the beginning of the week saw them near the lodge in knee deep… Full Story »

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  6. Heli Assist goes deep in April.

    Bella Coola Heliskiing News &bull May 2, 2011

    This is the winter that never ends. Mid April Heli Assist trip in Bella Coola yielded some nice powder turns for vertical hunters. This new program pairs the ease of access of heli skiing with the physical challenge of ski… Full Story »

  7. Our First Ski Safari Mission

    Bella Coola Heliskiing News &bull Apr 18, 2011

    On April 2nd 3 guests and head guide, Paul Berntsen, set out on the first ever Heli Ski Safari. The goal was to explore the remote mountains in BCHS's 10,700 square kilometer (4,300 sq/m) tenure, mountains that are seldom seen,… Full Story »

  8. Objects of desire: BCHS Hestra Gloves

    Bella Coola Heliskiing News &bull Apr 13, 2011

    Most skiing guests who visit the Tweedsmuir Park Lodge can resist buying a pair of logoed Hestra gloves. Our in-lodge store carries the classic Heli ski gloves and 3 finger Heli gloves which keep you warm on colder days. They… Full Story »

  9. Spring at the lodge, Winter in the mountains.

    Bella Coola Heliskiing News &bull Apr 8, 2011

    Well winter is still in full swing in the mountains at Bella Coola. We had minus 10 to 15 celcius in the alpine, with a recent 25 cm dump overnight on Tuesday. The air is crisp, light just beautiful on… Full Story »

  10. Thigh burning ski days.

    Bella Coola Heliskiing News &bull Apr 5, 2011

    This week the group arrived to clearing skies and hopped right on the heli for a first taste of coastal snow. Skiing in the sun on the creamy snow was a real treat. The guides were in their groove, floating… Full Story »

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