Safety is our first priority and as a result our clients have the opportunity to experience exciting and challenging skiing and riding with safety and enjoyment.
Our Guides
Our guides are chosen not only for their guiding skills
and qualifications, but also for their enthusiastic and
outgoing personalities. They are professional guides who
have passed a series of comprehensive examinations to
qualify them as members of the A.C.M.G. and the U.I.A.G.M.,
the recognized Canadian and International Mountain Guide
Associations. They are experienced at balancing exciting
and challenging skiing with the safety and enjoyment of
the entire group. Our guides also participate in yearly
refresher courses, both at TLH and as part of their ongoing
training as certified mountain and Ski Guides.
Mountain Safety Weather
and snow conditions are continuously monitored by our
guides and snow safety team. Terrain and specific runs
are discussed based on the current conditions every morning.
In addition, together with other leading heli-skiing companies
in British Columbia, we sponsor an ongoing avalanche research
project with the University of Calgary. In spite of our
best efforts, there are inherent risks and hazards associated
with helicopter skiing that are beyond our control and
that you must share with us. It is therefore important
to follow the directions of your guides at all times.
ALL guests visiting TLH will be trained to use the Mammut
BarryVox Transceiver. It
is an avalanche rescue transceiver with dual frequency functionality.
Simple one touch button operation is intuitive and easy
to use - even for the uninitiated. Please refer to our
FAQ page for answers to questions
about using an Avalung or an ABS air bag system.
Helicopters and Pilots
Our guests enjoy the comfort and reliability of an 11
passenger, jet-powered Bell 212 helicopter. For smaller
private groups we use a Bell 407 or AStar B2 helicopter.
Our pilots are chosen to meet the same high standards
as our guides and have a wealth of experience flying in
the mountains. Helicopter maintenance is provided by our
on-site team of engineers.
Emergencies Continuous
radio contact between the pilots, guides and the lodge
ensures reliable communication in the event of an emergency.
There are always 2 radios in each group. One radio that
the guide carries and another in the guest pack which
is then worn by the last skier or rider in the group.
The guest pack contains a radio, extra probe, extra shovel,
spare gloves and hat, heat packs and a first aid kit.
The guides carry emergency equipment in their packs, additional
equipment is carried in the helicopters and there are
several rescue caches within our ski area. If needed,
two hospitals and additional helicopter bases are within
30 minutes flying time.
TLH Heliskiing LTD
P.O. Box 1118 Vernon, BC V1T 6N4 Canada
Tel: (250) 558-5379 Fax: (250) 558-5389
North America Toll-Free: 1-800-667-4854
w: tlhheli.com e: sales [at] tlhheli.com
Safety
Safety is our first priority and as a result our clients have the opportunity to experience exciting and challenging skiing and riding with safety and enjoyment.
Our Guides
Our guides are chosen not only for their guiding skills and qualifications,
but also for their enthusiastic and outgoing personalities. They are professional
guides who have passed a series of comprehensive examinations to qualify
them as members of the A.C.M.G. and the U.I.A.G.M., the recognized Canadian
and International Mountain Guide Associations. They are experienced at balancing
exciting and challenging skiing with the safety and enjoyment of the entire
group. Our guides also participate in yearly refresher courses, both at
TLH and as part of their ongoing training as certified mountain and Ski
Guides.
Mountain Safety
Weather and snow conditions are continuously monitored by our guides and
snow safety team. Terrain and specific runs are discussed based on the current
conditions every morning. In addition, together with other leading heli-skiing
companies in British Columbia, we sponsor an ongoing avalanche research
project with the University of Calgary. In spite of our best efforts, there
are inherent risks and hazards associated with helicopter skiing that are
beyond our control and that you must share with us. It is therefore important
to follow the directions of your guides at all times.
ALL guests visiting TLH will be trained to use the Mammut BarryVox Transceiver.
It is an avalanche rescue transceiver with dual frequency functionality. Simple one touch button operation
is intuitive and easy to use - even for the uninitiated. Please refer to
our FAQ page for answers to questions about using an Avalung or an ABS air
bag system.
Helicopters and Pilots
Our guests enjoy the comfort and reliability of an 11 passenger, jet-powered
Bell 212 helicopter. For smaller private groups we use a Bell 407 or AStar B2
helicopter. Our pilots are chosen to meet the same high standards as our
guides and have a wealth of experience flying in the mountains. Helicopter
maintenance is provided by our on-site team of engineers.
Emergencies
Continuous radio contact between the pilots, guides and the lodge ensures
reliable communication in the event of an emergency. There are always 2
radios in each group. One radio that the guide carries and another in the
guest pack which is then worn by the last skier or rider in the group. The
guest pack contains a radio, extra probe, extra shovel, spare gloves and
hat, heat packs and a first aid kit. The guides carry emergency equipment
in their packs, additional equipment is carried in the helicopters and there
are several rescue caches within our ski area. If needed, two hospitals
and additional helicopter bases are within 30 minutes flying time.
Weather
and snow conditions are continuously monitored by our
guides and snow safety team. Terrain and specific runs
are discussed based on the current conditions every morning.
In addition, together with other leading heli-skiing companies
in British Columbia, we sponsor an ongoing avalanche research
project with the University of Calgary. In spite of our
best efforts, there are inherent risks and hazards associated
with helicopter skiing that are beyond our control and
that you must share with us. It is therefore important
to follow the directions of your guides at all times.
ALL guests visiting TLH will be trained to use the Mammut
BarryVox Transceiver. It
is an avalanche rescue transceiver with dual frequency functionality.
Simple one touch button operation is intuitive and easy
to use - even for the uninitiated. Please refer to our
Continuous
radio contact between the pilots, guides and the lodge
ensures reliable communication in the event of an emergency.
There are always 2 radios in each group. One radio that
the guide carries and another in the guest pack which
is then worn by the last skier or rider in the group.
The guest pack contains a radio, extra probe, extra shovel,
spare gloves and hat, heat packs and a first aid kit.
The guides carry emergency equipment in their packs, additional
equipment is carried in the helicopters and there are
several rescue caches within our ski area. If needed,
two hospitals and additional helicopter bases are within
30 minutes flying time. 
