Revelstoke, BC Canada December 14, 2009 – Mica Heliskiing has partnered with Snowpulse SA, the developers of backpacks with an integrated avalanche airbag. These products significantly increase the chance of survival in an avalanche.
“At Mica Heliskiing, a safe and enjoyable experience is our No. 1 priority. Our professionally trained and certified guides make every effort to reduce the risks associated with backcountry skiing. The new Snowpulse airbag backpacks are state of the art avalanche safety equipment and have added another level of safety at Mica Heliskiing,” says Shane Kroeger, Mica Heliskiing’s Guiding Manager.
Avalanche Airbag Packs: Snowpulse airbags are designed to provide the best personal protection, while remaining light, compact and user friendly. Their key advantages are:
• The “Head on Top” technology, keeps your head out of the snow
• Shock and trauma protection
• Time saving during rescue because the airbag is easy to locate on the surface
• Light and most compact airbag system
• Simple and ergonomic release system. A system easy and cheap to re-use
• Possibility to refill the cartridges (see conditions)
Mica Helskiing Safety Program: Mica Heliskiing minimizes the risks associated with backcountry skiing in several different ways. On the first morning after arrival, each guest is required to take part in a formal Helicopter Safety Briefing and a Backcountry Safety School. These sessions include the use of standard avalanche safety equipment, including Snowpulse packs and avalanche transceivers. All groups are lead by professionally trained and certified guides. Each of our guides meets or exceeds the requirements of ‘a guide’ as set by Helicat Canada guidelines and have been trained and certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and/or are members of the International Federation of Mountain Guides. Each day the guides choose terrain deemed appropriate for the current mountain conditions and the ability level of the group.
Mica Heli is a member of HeliCat Canada. HeliCat sets strict safety standards for operating a Helicopter and/or SnowCat Skiing area and as part of our membership we are required to have our safety systems and procedures reviewed on a regular basis. Mica Heliskiing is also a member of the Canadian Avalanche Association and subscribes to the Canadian Avalanche Association’s INFOEX. The ‘INFOEX’ is a daily information exchange between professional avalanche industry stakeholders and allows us to compare our mountain conditions and observations with those of our neighbors.
Snowpulse SA develops backpacks integrating an avalanche airbag. Snowpulse products will be available in more than 17 countries from winter 2009-2010.
Mica Heli Skiing near Revelstoke, B.C. is 100% small group heliskiing, one of three operations in The Island Lake Resort Group; the others being Powder Cowboy Catskiing and Island Lake Lodge near Fernie BC. For more information contact Darryn Shewchuk at 1.877.837.6191 x2002.
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Revelstoke, BC Canada December 14, 2009 – Mica Heliskiing has announced the opening of another 3700 acres (1500 hectares) of new ski terrain within their 250,000 acre operating area.
Mica Heliskiing’s 2010 guests will have the opportunity to make first-descents in some of the best tree skiing on the planet! “Mica Heliskiing is very excited to provide this season’s guests with a number of classic, new ski lines”, says Paul Norrie, President of Mica Heliskiing. “The combined size of these ski runs is larger than most ski resorts and offers beautiful, naturally gladed, steep tree skiing. Our guests are going to be thrilled!”
Mica Heli Skiing near Revelstoke, B.C. is 100% small group heliskiing, one of three operations in The Island Lake Resort Group; the others being Powder Cowboy Catskiing and Island Lake Lodge near Fernie BC. For more information contact Darryn Shewchuk at 1.877.837.6191 x2002.
After 8 months in development, Powder Cowboy Catskiing has launched a new cutting edge website. “We wanted a new website for this vary unique western themed brand. I also wanted to show off our great videos within a unique video player”, says Mike McPhee the Director of Sales and Marketing.
The new site has many new features including:
• A guest stories area, where guests are encouraged to upload photos and share stories.
• A very unique branded interactive video player with many past TV episodes and film clips. Guests can also upload their videos and share them.
• Photos of the day.
• Social media links.
Powder Cowboy Catskiing is a unique backcountry ski destination located at a western style “Dude Ranch” near Fernie B.C. The operation includes 6,000 acres of terrain and powder. The working ranch can accommodate up to 24 guests at a time along with the resident farm animals. Powder Cowboy offers both single day and multi day ski trips.
Check out the new site at http://www.powdercowboy.com
Island Lake Lodge in Fernie B.C. has been getting above average snowfalls for the last month. With a base of 220 cms (7 feet), the backcountry ski lodge has decided to open ahead of schedule. The first guest snowcat ran on Saturday, Dec 5th and the day was thoroughly enjoyed by 12 lucky skiers. More day-skiing cats are scheduled to run through the Christmas holidays and into January. “We have been blessed with lots of early snow and the ski season is off to a terrific start” said Steve Kuijit Island Lakes General Manager. “Though our business is primarily multi-day trips, we have added more day trips to this years schedule, in an effort to accommodate time deprived powder hounds” added Kuijit.
Located in Fernie B.C. Island Lake Lodge Catskiing has been an industry leader for 20 years. The magnificent peaks of the B.C. Rocky Mountains tower over 7,000 acres of bowls, valleys and gladed meadows. The luxurious wilderness lodges, fine dining, full service spa and high level of service place Island Lake Lodge in a league of it’s own.
For media inquiries:
Mike McPhee
Director of Sales and Marketing
Island Lake Lodge & Powder Cowboy mike@deeppow.com
P: 250.423.3700 ext 3002
http://www.powdercowboy.com
http://www.islandlakecatskiing.com
Southern BC has been hit with a series of large storms over the last few weeks. Island Lake Lodge and Powder Cowboy have received their fair share of Ullars (Norse snow god) blessings. Both operations are reporting over 200 cms (6.5 feet) at an elevation of 2000 metres (6561 feet). “Some of our guides of been testing the product up high and its is looking really good” says Steve Kuijit, Island Lake Catskiings General Manager. Stay tuned for an early opening announcement.
Powder Cowboy Catskiing is a unique backcountry ski destination located at a western style “Dude Ranch” near Fernie B.C. The operation includes 6,000 acres of terrain and powder and accommodates 24 people at a time.
Island Lake Lodge Catskiing has been an industry leader for 20 years. The magnificent peaks of the BC Rocky Mountains tower over 7,000 acres of bowls, valleys and gladed meadows. The luxurious wilderness lodges, fine dining, full service spa and level of service place Island Lake Lodge in a league of it’s own.
The Island Lake Group offers some of the world's most exciting private heli ski tours and untouched powder snowcat skiing, CatSkiing. Visit Island Lake Lodge today for a perfect hiking & mountain spa getaway!
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