Companies that I guide/ed for and recommend for your next ski trip:
Backcountry Ski/Snowboard Touring
Altus Mountain Guides, British Columbia, Canada
Since 2012 Altus Mountain Guides has specialized in mind-blowing mountain adventures, both locally and beyond. From our backyard in Squamish & Whistler, BC to peaks throughout Japan and Europe, our experiences are founded upon the assurance that our guests receive the pinnacle of quality. Care is dedicated to each unique goal and need from start to finish. We take great pride in teaming our guests up with the finest guides in the industry, all of whom are specifically chosen to facilitate their task at the highest level of performance.
WhiteCap Alpine, British Columbia, Canada
A quick drive from the Vancouver, just north of Pemberton, BC, Whitecap Alpine is perfectly situated to bear the brunt of snow loaded storms as they move inland from the Pacific Ocean to the Coast Range. A little cooler and drier than the snowfall slightly closer to the coast, at Whitecap blower pow is a regular part of our routine.
Deep snow. Massive Terrain. Cozy Lodge. And stories for days…
Talus Lodge, Alberta, Canada
We specialize in exploratory backcountry skiing with incredible vistas. At Talus, we count wolverine tracks, not vertical feet. We promise, the skiing is either going to be fun, funny or both! Mother nature is the boss of winter. We can’t predict snow conditions but for the adventurous skier, we can guarantee a whoop worthy good time. We are not humble braggers but when we ski at Talus, we can’t get the smile off our faces. Our goal, whether you are a beginner with grit or a relaxed powder hound, is for you to have your best day, everyday.
The historical average height of snow is 1.5-2.0 meters. A big day at Talus is 1000 metres of elevation. Average runs range between 100-300 meters and our terrain is a mix of high alpine, gladed trees and tree skiing. Our longest tree run is 650 meters.
Golden Alpine Holidays, British Columbia, Canada
Lodges are located between Revelstoke and Golden, BC, and is Sunrise is one of the first backcountry lodges built in B.C. It has been offering exceptional skiing experiences since the 1980s. The terrain offers the potential for consistent dry powder in open bowls, glades, alpine faces, and tree skiing.
The Terrain, the Esplanade Range is an eastern range of the Northern Selkirk Mountains and east of the popular backcountry area of Rogers Pass, BC, Canada. It is well known for having a good variety of terrain with good alpine, open bowls, alpine faces, glades, tree skiing, and runs up to 500 m vertical. This variety also gives options to choose safer runs when the weather or conditions are not as favourable.
Alpine Recreation, Tekapo, New Zealand
Trek, Climb & Ski with professionals!
Welcome to Alpine Recreation. We are a small, friendly family-run company based in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, specializing in guided outdoor adventures throughout New Zealand's Southern Alps. This includes alpine trekking and hiking, climbing courses and guided ascents, ski touring and snowshoeing trips. Our professional and enthusiastic team will create a custom itinerary to suit you - plan your next trip with us!
We have two heated, private huts in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park, which can be accessed by foot and provide the ideal base from which to run our tours. Our low-guide client ratios allow you to maximise your time and experience with us and our equipment is included FREE of charge.
Heli-Ski and Heli-Board
Phantom Heli, Canada
Heli-Ski and Heli-Board
Exclusive backcountry ski and snowboarding experiences in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Based out of Squamish, nestled between Whistler and Vancouver lies some of the most epic alpine and tree skiing. This area provides landscapes and terrain that any avid skier or boarder could want, from steep alpine bowls to treeline cruisers. Phantom heli-skiing works in partnership with crown land tenure holder Black Tusk Helicopter Inc to offer private, semi-private, and heli-assisted packages departing from Whistler, Squamish, or Downtown Vancouver, all winter.
Our Terrain
Access 247,000 acres of alpine and treeline terrain. The ski tenure is located in the Sea to Sky Corridor. From the famous Tantalus range, the southern reaches of Sky pilot mountain to the remote Ashlu range. The ski runs range from 300 – 1000m in length and are generally in mid-range alpine terrain, including old-growth tree skiing and expert classic coast mountain steeps. Phantom Heli-skiing operates in partnership with crown land tenure holder Black Tusk Helicopter Inc.
Why Choose us?
We are a group of local guides (Altus Mtn Guides) offering an expectational and safe backcountry experience in our backyards.
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Canada
Heli-Ski, Heli-Board, Snow-Cat Skiing
Nestled in the heart of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains - and with more than 10 metres of snowfall each year, Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is renowned for majestic mountains, pristine powder and exceptional ski terrain.
Why Choose Them?
At Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, they pride ourselves with being the Premier Heliski Resort in the entire World.
They focus on safety, quality, and service in all our departments and programs. From their industry-leading safety programs & track record, highly experienced guides & pilots, extensive snow & weather research, to their vast terrain selection for all abilities & unlimited vertical, to their world-class dining, award winning wine cellar and hand-crafted chalets. They can go on and on.
Southern Lakes Heliski, New Zealand
With over 27 years experience in the Heli Skiing Industry, Southern Lakes Heli ski, NZ is your premium heliski, heli boarding and snowboarding provider in the Wanaka, Queenstown lakes region of New Zealand.
With exclusive access to over 8,500 square kilometres of terrain, across 11 different mountain ranges and boosting an excess of 600 runs, heliski or snowboard the best untracked powder snow with their highly experienced guides, certified under the NZMGA training programme.
Southern Lakes Heliski offers a variety of packages for Heli Skiing in NZ, ranging from three, four, six and eight runs daily. It allows anyone from intermediate to expert to have a go. There is an option for private charters and now, all-inclusive weekly New Zealand Heli Skiing trips.