Expedition Journal

Travel Specials, Trip Reports & Updates From the World of Backcountry Travel

Trip Report: Haines Video

Aaron and Jesse wrapped up their 9 days in Haines, Alaska with a few days of fishing on the river and pulling shrimp & crab pots in the ocean.  Feasts of shellfish were prepared and then rapidly devoured. Video of their first day in the Mountains in Haines, Alaska.  Stoked.

DEEP Powder in BC!

Check out this incredible video of heliskiing in Valemount in early March.  I’m not sure how the heli was even able to land and take off without disappearing… Not only did British Columbia have a phenomenal 2012 season, but eleven of the heliskiing areas we work with in BC are extending 2010 pricing for the [...]

TR: Haines Heliskiing

We’re 5 days into Aaron Moscowicz & Jesse Monsour’s heli trip to Haines, Alaska.  Four out of five days have been bluebird and they’ve been able to take full advantage of our record snowpack. A few highlights of their trip so far include getting a taste of the endless terrain surrounding Haines and fly fishing [...]

Haines Snow Report

Just a few more inches and we’ve broken the all-time Winter snow record in Haines, Alaska.  Of course, this is only in town, imagine what lies in the mountains right now!! First heli-groups are headed out this week.  Three months remain of the ski season.  Make it happen!

Haines Heliskiing Preview

The 2012 heliskiing season in Haines, Alaska is right around the corner.  With nearly 27 feet of snow at sea level already this winter, this season could end up in the record books. There’s still availability throughout the season, but seats are filling up fast. There is only one place like it on earth.  We’re [...]

2013 BC Heliskiing Discounts

While most of us are solidly fixed on this year’s phenomenal season, it’s not too early to be thinking about 2013.  Ripley Creek and Bell 2 are offering fantastic discounts for 2013 early bookings.   You can secure 2012 rates for the 2013 season with a deposit received by Expedition Broker on or before January 31st, [...]

11/12 BC Heliskiing Begins

The British Columbia heliski season kicks off today!  Conditions are prime and early season skiing looks phenomenal thanks to La Nina. There are still some deeply discounted early season trips available.  Check out our full line-up of BC Heliskiing operators or contact Expedition Broker for the latest conditions and availability.

Haines In Front of the Lens

With great anticipation for the 2011 heli ski season in Haines, I offer a few trailers for ski & snowboard films shot in Haines, Alaska in 2010. NowHere by Absinthe Films and Revolver by Poor Boyz Productions feature jaw-dropping footage of the Chilkat Range as the best riders in the World continue to push the [...]

New Offerings – Sun Valley Heli Skiing

The pioneers of American heliskiing, Sun Valley Heli Ski has nearly 50 years of experience satisfying powderhounds.  With daily flight service from major gateway cities, combined with a wide variety of exclusive lodging, dining and nightlife, Sun Valley Heli Ski might be the most convenient, luxury heli operation in North America. If you are new [...]

7 Day Lodge to Lodge BC Heliskiing Safari

A test-launched program to join two world-class heliskiing locations at the end of the 2009 season was so successful it has returned for 3 one-week departures for 2010. Share 7 days between Bell 2 Lodge’s legendary terrain in the Skeena Mountains and the epic tree runs and glaciers of Ripley Creek’s playground in the Coast [...]