WHAT SETS US APART: We are a family
At Mike Wiegele Heliskiing, we are more than just a team, we are family. It started with Mike himself, who brought his passion for skiing and close knit family together, here. Family is at the core of who we are, and it’s what sets us apart. We bring quality service to our valued heliskiing friends that create lasting bonds.
OUR GUIDING PHILOSOPHY: More than just guides
Hosts, instructors, and storytellers, our guides are chosen for their ability to provide you with an exciting and memorable heliski vacation while always caring for your safety and comfort. Many senior guides have been with MWHS for more than 20 years and have earned the highest levels of qualification available, both as guides and ski instructors.
MOUNTAIN SAFETY: Nothing is left to chance
Traveling safely in the mountains requires that our guides balance excitement and challenge with your safety and comfort. Guides meet each morning and evening in the Guides Haus – the heart of the operation. With the state of the art equipment, guides review field observations, snow pit data and remote weather station data feeds. They then choose the day’s ski terrain based on snow stability analysis and predicted weather. You’re in good hands.
OUR TERRAIN: Powder Paradise
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is located in Blue River, BC, in the heart of the breathtaking open bowls and peaks of the Cariboo, Monashee and Rocky mountain ranges. Here, 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. Our northern latitude helps ensure we get the consistent cold weather needed for snow. With more than 1,500,000 acres of terrain and over 1,000 peaks, we can enjoy the majesty of the high alpine glaciers as well as the forested valley glades.
THE MACHINES: Helicopters and Snowcat will get you there
Our experienced Yellowhead Helicopter pilots fly Bell 212 or Eurocopter A-Star helicopters, depending on the size of your group. When the machines aren’t flying, they’re in our heated hangar, where our team of talented engineers ensure we meet the industry’s highest maintenance and operating standards. Our Pistenbully 300 snowcat provides a comfortable alternative to helicopter skiing.
SUSTAINABILITY: Our tradition, our future
Since 1970 Mike’s vision has been guided by an immense respect for the wilderness and mountain environment. We are striving to continuously find ways to reduce emissions through efficiency in all facets of our business, from supply chains to local communities.
