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  1. 2009 - 2014 WPG Operating Plan

    Heli-Free Wasatch &bull Jan 7, 2010

    Brought to you via a formal request under the “Freedom of Information Act.” This is the document that the Wasatch Powderbird Guides gives to the Forest Service every year to outline how they will (or more likely, won’t) be behaving.… Full Story »

  2. WPG's application for a heli-port at The Canyons

    Heli-Free Wasatch &bull Dec 9, 2009

    This was a typical Wasatch Powderbird Guides maneuver… Since it looks like they are losing their helibase at Snowbird, WPG quietly applied for a business license in Summit County and made plans to relocate their operation to The Canyons ski… Full Story »

  3. Rusty Dassing Comedy Hour

    Heli-Free Wasatch &bull Dec 9, 2009

    A classic bit of Wasatch Powderbird Guides propaganda from WPG owner Rusty Dassing who was trying to weasel his way into heliport in the middle of The Canyons ski resort. Some selected humor: In WPG’s 37 years we have seen… Full Story »

  4. Summit County Staff Report on proposed WPG helipad at The Canyons

    Heli-Free Wasatch &bull Dec 7, 2009

    Link to the Summit County staff report on the Wasatch Powderbird Guides application for a heliport in The Canyons Ski Resort There are some classic lines in here! “The many visiting skiers who are excited by the sounds of the… Full Story »

  5. Study on residue from explosives in snow

    Heli-Free Wasatch &bull Dec 5, 2009

    An interesting article on the effects of explosive-residue compounds from dropping bombs for control work. Explosive-Reside Compounds Resulting From Snow Avalanche Control in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah It was interesting to see that some of this data came from… Full Story »

  6. WPG Flies Outside of Their Declared Area

    Heli-Free Wasatch &bull Jan 8, 2009

    As part of their effort to calm public hatred for their noisy operation, the Wasatch Powderbird Guides are suppose to post information about where they will be operating the next day on their blog. The idea is that people can… Full Story »

  7. Rumors of Bombing Strife Amoung PowderBird Guides!

    Heli-Free Wasatch &bull Jan 8, 2009

    As a third-hand rumor has it, during a recent clear spell after a week of high avalanche danger, WPG underling guide Spencer Wheatly tried to talk veteran carpet-bomber Mike “Ole” Olson from going on search and destroy backcountry bombing mission.… Full Story »

  8. WPG "Stability Testing" Program Review

    Heli-Free Wasatch &bull Jul 7, 2008

    The link below takes you to a PDF document which was compiled by the Wasatch-Cache National Forest as a result of the Jan 2005 Wasatch Powderbird Guides bombing campaign which senselessly devastated large tracts of trees in the central Wasatch… Full Story »

  9. Jan/Feb 2008 WPG Stats. Holy Heli Hell!

    Heli-Free Wasatch &bull Jun 19, 2008

    After a formal Freedom of Information Act request (and then the expected follow-up note weeks later to ask if/when the the Forest Service was actually going to send it) I’ve finally received the January and February 2008 daily Wasatch Powderbird… Full Story »

  10. Limited Edition BIG BOLD Stickers

    Heli-Free Wasatch &bull Jun 18, 2008

    As subtle as an A-Star landing within five-feet of your head on a clear, calm day, a secret stash of Heli-Free Wasatch stickers has been discovered and are yours for the bargain donation of only $5.00 for two of them… Full Story »

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