“Island Lake Lodge and Powder Cowboy catskiing recently hosted The Ride Guide for a 4 day video shoot. “

The Ride Guide is one of the most popular snow shows on the planet and regular guests to the Island Lake and Powder Cowboy catskiing operations. This segment will feature Atomic pro skiers Julian Carr and Tim Durtschi enjoying all that the terrain and lodges have to offer.

Watch for the episode next fall!

A recent storm blew into Island Lake Lodge providing about 50 cms of fresh powder. Snowboard Canada Magazine stopped by to work on an article for next winters edition.
Pro athletes Murray Hodgson, Jonovan Moore, Scott Shaw, Ryan Johanessen and Pete Navin shredded the Island Lake terrain with Jeff Patterson taking images for the article.
The crew stated that “these are the best days of our season…awesome snow, awesome terrain and spectacular food” perfect for a catskiing vacation. Murray and Scott threw down some technical tricks while Ryan and Jonovan hit some big mountain lines. The crew had such a great time it was hard to get them to leave the lodge, they did leave eventually feeling satisfied with their days. Watch for the full article next season on the news stands.

Mar 10th 2009; Day two of The North Face taking on Island Lake Catskiing.

A North Face crew of 18 are at Island Lake Lodge this week having what some are quoting as “the best heli skiing of their lives”. With 50cm of fresh this week and blue bird sky’s they are having an epic trip! Joining the crew is a long time Island Lake fan and past investor, the legend himself Scot Schmidt. “The experience here today was classic Island Lake. I love this place, Incredible terrain, perfectly gladded tree skiing and fantastic dry champagne powder” said Scot. “Being here brings back memories of the past, filming PTex Lies and Ducktape, ripping it up with the late Craig Kelly – the history is part of what makes this place special for me, it’s always great to come back”.

The North Face crew wraps it up tomorrow with a final day of shredding the pow under blue-bird skies. Here are a few photos of Scot getting the goods today taken by staff photographer Todd Westlake – enjoy!

Revelstoke, B.C. Canada Feb 21, 2009 Mica Heli ski guides won the Ski Canada award for “Best Half & Half” for their helicopter assisted touring package.

Heli assisted touring is a combination of heliskiing and ski touring. “For someone who likes to climb but also wants to bang off the turns, Mica Heli Guides is a dream come true! Every morning the chopper provides virtually instant access to magnificent terrain and stunning scenery. Can it get any better than starting your day with a 3500 foot dream descent, then slowing it down by skinning back up, taking another run and then calling in the chopper to do it all again? The Mica experience uniquely combines the rush of powder skiing with the serenity and awe of touring”, says Steve Greenburg a return heli touring guest at Mica Heli Guides.

Mica Heli Guides introduced a heli-assisted touring program in December 2007. Demand grew quickly for what has become the ultimate ski touring experience and the program is now a regular part of the exclusive small group programs offered at Mica Heli Guides. “We are excited that Ski Canada has recognized this new and unique program” says Paul Norrie, Mountain Guide and President of Mica Heli Guides. “For just over half the price of heli-skiing our heli-touring guests have quick and easy access to the best snow and world class ski terrain daily, without requiring a long approach or exit at the beginning and end of the day. After touring, with tired and happy legs, the heli takes you back to the luxurious Mica lodge where a hot tub, a massage and a gourmet meal awaits. ”

Mica Heli Skiing near Revelstoke, B.C. is one of three operations in the Powder Cowboy Catskiing and Island Lake Lodge near Fernie B.C. For more information on heli assisted touring or small group heliskiing contact Darryn Shewchuk at 1.877.837.6191 x2002.

Mica Heli Guides hosted Joe Lammers and Daryl Palmer Jan 1st to 3rd 2009 to shoot a new episode for Canada’s most popular television ski show – Pontiac World of Skiing (PWOS).

PWOS first filmed at Mica Heli Ski Guides in 2006 when Mike Douglas was hosting the show and stated “The best heli-ski trip of my life – you gotta come see this place it will blow your mind”. Since then Mica Heli Guides has added many improvements to their programs including a new Bell 407 Private package and heli-assisted touring package. “Capturing the world’s best skiing in only three days is a challenging task” says Darryn Shewchuk, Mica Heli Guide’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “It’s great to have PWOS up to film at Mica Heli Guides, they are a very professional crew and do a fantastic job of showcasing the ‘Mica Magic’ on television”.

PWOS has been playing in Canada for nearly 30 years and now boasts over 100,000 weekly viewers. In addition, PWOS is distributed internationally under the title Skier’s World and is sold around the world. Skier’s World currently airs on cable and digital channels in the USA, Caribbean, Great Britain (Travel Channel UK in Europe), Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Greece, Israel and Finland.

A short version of the full episode can be seen on PWOS website http://www.pontiacworldofskiing.com/videoplayer/index.php?video_id=166&pagno=1 the full version will be on www.micaheli.com this spring.

Mica Heli Skiing near Revelstoke, B.C. is one of three operations in the Island Lake Resort Group; the others being Powder Cowboy Catskiing and Island Lake Lodge near Fernie B.C. For more information contact Darryn Shewchuk at  1.877.837.6191 x2002.