Erik Schlimmer tells the story of how he learned to fastpack the Adirondacks, a grueling 110 miles and 19,000 vertical feet of climbing, in five days with only 11 pounds on his back.
When this issue hits the gyms and stores, the story that inspired this column will be old news, but I’m writing about it anyway because I think it raises some really important issues in the active community.
If you want to go heliskiing (or boarding), here are some places to start planning your trip. Keep in mind that if you are going to Canada, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of State require passports for returning U.S. citizens.
British Columbia
Coast Range Heliskiing - Daily and customized tours operating out of Whistler and Pemberton, British Columbia in the Coast Range Mountains. Info: www.coastrangeheliskiing.com, 800-701-8744.
TLH Heliskiing - All-inclusive tours from two to seven days, including exclusive lodging in the Chilcotin Mountain, approximately 125 miles north of Vancouver. Info: www.tlhheliskiing.com, 800-667-4854.
Alaska
Points North Heli-Adventures - Heliskiing in the Chugach Mountains. Info: www.alaskaheliski.com, 877-787-6784.
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides - Heliskiing in the Chugach Mountains. Info: www.valdezheliskiguides.com, 907-835-4528.
Colorado
Telluride Helitrax: Offering heliskiing in the San Juan range of the Rocky Mountain in the Southwestern corner of Colorado. Info: www.helitrax.net, 866-435-4754.
Idaho
Sun Valley Heli-Ski Guides (SVHSG) - Located in Sun Valley, Idaho, SVHSG has over 750-square-miles of terrain in three mountain ranges. Info: www.svheli-ski.com, 800-872-3108.
Utah
Diamond Peak Heli-Ski Adventures - Offering trips into the Wasatch Mountains, featuring Utah’s legendary light powder snow. Info: www.diamondpeaks.com, 801-745-4631.
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