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| Since 1970 we have led the helicopter skiing industry with our excellence in operations, unparalleled safety record and distinctive customer service - all within a unique Heli Village resort setting. Join us in Blue River and experience the awesome terrain and powder snow in the Cariboo and Monashee ranges of British Columbia, Canada |
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is located in Blue River, BC, in the heart of the Cariboo and Monashee mountain ranges, where the warm air from the west meets the cold dry air from the north and creates more than 10 metres of perfect powder each winter. With more than 1,200,000 acres of ski terrain and over 1000 runs, guests can enjoy the majesty of the high alpine glaciers as well as the forested valley glades. |
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Group/Lift Size: |
| In our fleet, the Bell 212 serves two guides and ten guests, the Bell 407 serves one guide and five guests while the Eurocopter A-Star B2 provides service to one guide and four guests.
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Depends on the package/helicopter. The deluxe package flies 10 guests and 2 guides with a rotation of 3 groups per helicopter; 2 professional guides per group of 10 guests |
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| Blue River terrain in the Cariboo and Monashee ranges of British Columbia, Canada |
Guests fly from Vancouver, Calgary and Seattle to the International Airport in Kamloops.
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| Standard Packages Offered: |
Packages Include: |
| We offer Private A-Star and Semi-Private A-star packages / Private Bell 407 and Semi-Private Bell 407 / Private Bell 212 and Semi-Private Bell 212 packages
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The 22,000-sq. ft. main lodge is home to our Powdermax Dining Room where fully trained chefs take pleasure in pleasing both the eye and the palate. The Silver Buckle Lounge, Boutique, Games Room, and Fitness Center are all also located in the main lodge. Newly renovated, the Fitness Center provides guests with access to 50 Nautilus machines, a stretch room with a 34’x45’ suspended hardwood floor, seven massage rooms, whirlpool, and men’s and ladies’ change rooms complete with showers and sauna. |
| Average Vertical: |
Price of Extra Vertical: |
| Typically we ski/board 8-10 runs (approximately 17,000 vertical feet) each day. The type and number of runs as well as the length of the skiing day are determined by snow conditions, weather, time of year, and groups ability. On days with excellent weather, we ski more to maximize your enjoyment and skiing time.
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We do not charge for extra vertical
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Maximum number of guests: |
| Over 10M |
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Powder skis required: |
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Hotels recommended for pre & post accommodation: |
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Accommodations at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing range from standard rooms to luxury and private chalets. Our chalets range form two to six, double-occupancy bedrooms, each equipped with private bath and telephone. As well, all chalets feature a fully equipped kitchen and living room with large stone fireplace. In selected chalets, additional amenities include satellite TV, VCR/DVD, internet access, in-room safe, sundeck, Jacuzzi tub & steam shower.
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| How guests arrive: |
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| Blue River is situated a comfortable 2.5hr drive north of Kamloops, BC, via Hwy #5, making the Resort easily accessible by car or bus. Air Canada offers non-stop daily flights from Vancouverand Calgary, where a host picks up guests on our courtesy shuttle bus. Powder Express which is a scheduled direct flight from Vancouver to Blue River that runs on Saturdays during our winter season |
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Why Us: |
| We boast a 95% fly rate. In the 2008/2009 season, there were only 6 down days out of 20 weeks
Blue River has access to beautiful cross country trails. Our Sports Shop has cross country skis and snowshoes available for guest use.
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Snow quality (10M/yr, 1.2M acres), safety and ski experience - MWHS pioneered Unlimited Vertical - there is no additional charge for skiing. 2 guides per group of 10 in the Deluxe Package offering safety and security. All necessary equipment provided - skis/boards, transceivers, shovel packs. Skiers are matched by ability and groups can be adjusted easily |
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