One of the perks of working for Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is that on days off staff can try to get out in one of the helicopters. Last week - the first week of operations of this season - I got lucky right away!
Snowboarding in the trees in the Monashees is just so much fun, I don't know where to start explaining! Intimidating at first, as I did not have any practise on a snowboard at all before stepping in that helicopter, it is just so much fun after giving yourself over to 'Tha Powda'! The silence of the winter forest makes it really easy to hear yourself slide through the snow - ugh excuse me: powder... The camaraderie is huge after a day like this.
Not only did I get lucky by getting in the helicopter, I also got lucky by joining The Tweeties, a group of heli skiers that celebrated their 10th anniversary with MWHS. Sandy Mortensen (20 years at Wiegele!), Katy Perrey, Christy Hendry, Jennifer Buck, Nell Witting, Wendy Pevler, Amy Rockwell, and Dennis Newman (the only Sylvester this year) were kind enough to include me in their group, along with Michael Schenden who was my tree buddy. (When skiing or snowboarding in the trees you always need to have a buddy, to make sure you are safe and sound.) The only time these ladies (and gents) don't have a smile on their faces is when the Canmore Boys kidnap their Tweetie Mascot.
Last but not least, it is always fun to get to go out with Crosby's group. He is a guide at Mike Wiegele's and works tons. Time together in Blue River is sparse for us, both of us working with the guests. Spending a day together in the Mountains is an even bigger treat!
Hope to see you out here one day!
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