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Thank You and Welcome to the Spring 2013 Edition of Powderspiel
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Family owned for skiing families
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The 2012/2013 winter, our 43rd season of operations, has come and gone and we now are busy planning for 2013/2014. This season was another amazing one with plenty of snow, lots of guests, a lifetime of memories, and fantastic skiing! Our guests joined us from 31 countries, many new and many longtime guests. It's always a pleasure to catch up with old friends and meet new ones and share in their excitement of their first heli skiing experience.
That is what we are all about - delivering the best day of your lives!
I look forward to welcoming you next season. Thank you from myself and all the staff.
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In The News - Sun and Powder
A few highlights of published stories from the past season include Alpine Canada athletes Marie-Michelle Gagnon and Brittany Phelan took in some
post season heli turns, National Post reporters had a snowgasmic trip, Outside Magazine and Television founder Larry Burke joined us for his 70th birthday celebration along with staff and friends. We also had writers from the Calgary Herald, Heliskiing Canada, and the New York Times join us.
And as always, our guides tested out next season's powder skis for Ski Canada
Magazine's Powder Ski Test whichwill be out in theWinter 2014 Issue.
Stay tuned for some exciting stories and articles in next season's publications.
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 Remembering Andy
This past April, our dear friend and long time employee of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing lost his tough fight with cancer. Andy Aufschnaiter has been an integral part of the MWHS experience for 25 years and formed strong friendships with many of you.
Join us in Blue River for a Celebration of Andy's 50 Years of Living - August 30 to September 2, 2013. A detailed schedule to follow next week.
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Guiding Lights
Thank You From the Guiding Department
Well the 2012-2013 is done. And what a great season it was! This December was one of the best starts to a season we have ever had. 28 days of snow that month meant that the coverage was excellent, the snow DEEP and light and the stability good. January and February saw the sun reappear and some excellent glacier skiing. March, as always saw a mix of everything including a week of corn snow that guides love but so seldom get as well as a week of very good stability where we got to ski all of the BIG runs like Galaxy, Harrison Glacier and The big Oliver Creek faces. I finished off the season doing long, perfect runs on Albreda West in boot top powder for all 5000 feet!
I am already excited to get back out there. Have a fun summer and get in shape for next season!
Stay Safe,
Bob Sayer, Guiding Operations Manager
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Kids and Youth Programs
A large focus at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is growing the next generation of snowsports participants. Today's youth are the future of the ski industry and its important they are given the programs to build their skills and passion for skiing and snowboarding.
We hosted a Christmas Camp, and an Easter Spring Camp. The kids were treated with a heli ride up to the Grizzly Hut for lunch and some great spring turns in the alpine. Lucky!
This season, also saw the expansion of th CSGA Youth Development Programs including a Spring Ski Touring Course. Guides Crosby Johnson and Scott Streadwick took 8 aspiring ski guides out into the Cariboo backcountry to learn ski touring and camping skills. Needless to say they had a blast, learned key skills, and took home many great memories and stories.
In April, we hosted CSGA courses focused on the further education and certification of ski guides throughout the helicopter skiing industry.
Upcoming Courses
Summer Glacier Course
From September 9-15, 2012 the CSGA will be conducting the Summer Glacier Program in Blue River. It is a skills development program for students engaged in the CSGA program.
Summer Mountain Camp for Youth
From August 19-22, 2013, youth can get an introduction to summer mountain travel including backpacking, rock climbing, glacier travel, and orienteering.
For more information on CSGA courses please visit the CSGA website
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Out and About
Springtime marks the end of the season and start of our annual sales trips. Tim McLean will be heading to New Zealand and Australia from May 15-June 2 for the Warren Miller's Flow State Tour in Auckland, Sydney, and Melbourne.
In June, Mike and Michelle Wiegele will be heading to Europe to meet up with Daniela and visit some guests. If you would like to meet up with them please email us.
Later in the Fall, we'll be visiting various places in North America and Europe. If you have a group or event in mind, please let us know and we can build into our schedule. Stay tuned for a full schedule.
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What's New for Next Season
For the 2013/2014 season, we have put together an expanded selection of theme weeks to give you more exciting options to choose from. Theme Weeks include programs for Families, Holiday packages, Intro to Powder, Half Ski days, Health & Wellness, and wrapping up the season with Spring Fling.
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Fresh new skis from Atomic!
We are excited to receive the latest in freeride technology from Atomic Skis. The Atomtic Automatic, their latest powder rocker ski, will help provide out guests with the ultimate powder floatation and maximum enjoyment. Our friend, Rupert Huber, at Atomic has been instrumental is pushing the freeride ski since its inception. Thanks Rupert!
The Volkl Shiro has also been a popular ski for our guests which we will have new models for.
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