Before there were drones, there were stuntmen with cameras between their knees. Big, expensive, old-fashioned, suitcase-sized cameras. That was Rudi’s job on the 1969 movie Downhill Racer, starring Robert Redford and Gene Hackman. Despite the star power, it wasn’t exactly a box office hit (so you’re forgiven if you’ve never heard of[...]
Basically, no. But stick with me. There’s good stuff to know on this one. If we started operating in November, and that was our shoulder season, then yes, a thin snowpack and not enough coverage could be an issue. And if we kept running tours into May, then yes, a lack of true[...]
“The dog can come heli-skiing, probably, right?” It was a day in early May when Rudi, Jeff and I decided to take a flight to collect the last of the landing flags and get a few family turns on the high, north-facing terrain that still had good snow. Our dog Russell is[...]
Going heli-skiing? YES, friend! Go get it. Here’s what to know about what to bring. Check your list twice, and you’re set to fly. (Note: What you may bring for your entire ski holiday is outside the scope of this list – what you’ll find below is specifically about your day or[...]
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