Ski area

"Wiegele's World" is the largest single helicopter skiing area in the world. For such a huge ski area you also get a huge map—40 x 28 inches (100 x 71 cm)—to chart your progress. The ski area, measuring around 80 miles (128 km) from north to south and some 40 miles (64 km) from east to west, is divided into 24 named territories (15 Monashee and nine Cariboo) and there are 258 named trails. Your ski map includes a Run Log so you can record the date, trail name, and number of vertical feet skied each day.

"Lift system"
The only way to the top is by helicopter. Mike Wiegele’s has five Bell 212 twin engine helicopters and five of the smaller but powerful A-Stars. Each Bell 212 helicopter can accommodate three groups of 10 skiers plus leading and trailing guides, and the A-Star option carries one guide and four skiers per group and can have up to four groups.

The pilots have extensive mountain flying experience and undertake special mountain training as well as Wiegele’s own comprehensive training program. To ensure an improved and reliable service, Mike Wiegele’s Helicopter Skiing has invested in a heated hangar in which all helicopters are thoroughly and regularly serviced.

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