Banff Heli-Skiing & Heli-Boarding

This is the ultimate experience for the high intermediate to expert skier or boarder. A true once in a lifetime experience - Heli-skiing and Heli-boarding.

The skiing and boarding takes place on alpine glaciers and open slopes, as well as in the trees and gladed areas of the subalpine forest with the backdrop of the fabulous mountain landscape.

Spectacular scenery, pristine snow, diversifed terrain - these tours do not disappoint!

The Heli-Ski area lies a few minutes flight away and covers over 2000 square km - west of Golden and North of the Bugaboos - in the Purcell Mountains. These mountains of Interior British Columbia are famous for their reliable amounts of fresh snow and exceptional powder.

There are close to 200 runs offering every conceivable type of mountain terrain and exposure. Multi-day tours are available - please contact rocky-peak Holidays direct for details or visit their website for more information on Banff Heli-Skiing tours.

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Winter Storms Leave Plenty of the White Stuff at WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

Consistent snowfall spoils skiers and riders

WHISTLER, BC, February 07, 2008 – Whistler Blackcomb receives an average of 33.5 feet of snow each year but this season is shaping up to surpass that mark once again. Since the beginning of the winter season Whistler Blackcomb has received 734cm/24 feet of snow and more than 20 days with over 10cm of new snow.

Over the past seven days Whistler Blackcomb has received 51cm/20 inches of new snow. The five day forecast is calling for a possible 85+cm by Sunday as a strong frontal system hits the coast. The long-range forecast is calling a series of disturbances to pass over the area bringing even more snow to the Coastal Mountains by the end of the week. The snow base is currently sitting at 289cm at mid mountain on Whistler and there is more snow on the way.

“The freezing level has stayed consistently low and with all this snow it means great conditions all the way to the village,” says Ryan Proctor Whistler Blackcomb Public Relations Coordinator. “I’m not sure when the last time that I had to look for powder was, it feels like we’ve been getting fresh snow almost everyday.”

Incredible snow conditions and great events mean February is shaping up to be one for the books. February 12 is the two year countdown mark for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Also, make sure to check out the Canadian National Snow Sculpting Team showcasing their work on Whistler Mountain, February 27-29.

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