As a progressive company, perfecting the ‘new wave’ in heliskiing has meant addressing both the areas of improving safety and environmental stewardship. Regarding safety the ‘SnowPulse Lifebag’ is a functioning backpack which contains a refillable compressed air cylinder and airbag within the shoulder straps. When deployed by the user the airbag inflates in a horseshoe shape around the users head and thorax and acts as a massive lifejacket and airbag, keeping users on the surface and protecting them from trauma injuries. This is the latest in avalanche equipment technology.

Luxury ride

The company is also the first helicopter skiing operation to offer guests the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint. As part of Eagle Pass Heliskiing’s corporate responsibility and awareness of the growing impacts and magnitude of climate change, clients can purchase and direct their contributions to the highly rated “Planetair” which supports renewable energy projects. These projects are managed by ‘myclimate’, one of the world’s most trusted offset providers, which adhere to the most widely accepted quality seal for voluntary carbon offset.

“We strongly believe that the safety and environmental measures we have taken go a long way to cementing our position as the elite ‘new wave’ heli ski company in British Columbia,” claims J Shepherd, the cheif Mountain Guide for Eagle Pass Heliskiing. “Our goal is to provide the ultimate skiing holiday, but without sacrifice to safety or the environment.”

For more information and to book, or to view superb powder skiing photographs, please go to their brand new web site or call 1-877-WAY-DEEP (1-877-929-3337).

About Eagle Pass Heliskiing:

Located within the planet’s Mecca for powder skiing, Eagle Pass Heliskiing has perfected small group helicopter skiing by operating tours with groups of 4 skiers. The fabled Monashee Mountains are world renown for offering record snowfalls and consistent deep powder. EPH has the exclusive rights to a huge area, 14 times larger than all the ski resorts in Colorado combined. And all this terrain used by 12 guests only. This ’boutique style’ heli skiing company offers all inclusive ski packages are available for 3 to 7 days, and are for most skier abilities. Eagle Pass Heliskiing and it’s cozy post and beam lodge is one of the most easily accessed heliskiing operations in North America. http://www.eaglepassheliskiing.com/