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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 PIEPS 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.
- ABS Packs
We provide ABS packs for
all our guests and insist on their use. You are welcome to bring your own but we prefer that you use ours as we perform weekly safety checks on each pack. An ABS pack contains a double airbag that inflates either side of the backpack when activated in the event of an avalanche. It is designed to minimise the chances of complete burial as it keeps your body in a horizontal and upwards moving position in the avalanche minimising the risk of injury.
- Helicopters and Pilots
Our guests enjoy the comfort and reliability of an 11
passenger, jet-powered, twin engined Bell 212 helicopter. For smaller
private groups we use a Bell 407 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.
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TLH Heliskiing LTD
Tyax
Resort, BC V0K 1P0, Canada
Tel: (250) 238-2204 Fax: (250) 238-2528
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 PIEPS 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.
