First Tracks of the New Year

Author: laurietrautman

Sun Valley Heli Skiing welcomed in the new year with some great powder skiing.  Click here to watch a video of our guests kicking off 2011 with untracked powder, laughs, and the beautiful Sun Valley weather.

January Heli Skiing Sun Valley from EpicQuest on Vimeo.


Posted on: 1.06.2011
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Looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift?

Author: scottdesserault

Sun Valley Heli Ski has partnered with The Modern Gentleman to provide the ultimate Valentine’s getaway package.  Here are the details…

SVHS Valentine’s weekend


Posted on: 1.01.2011
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New EpicQuest Ski / Snowboard video

Author: Chris Owens

Check out the latest winter sports promo video from EpicQuest.  Thanks to Dirk Collins and Marni Walsh for putting this together for us.


Seattle Times article – La Nina is strengthing

Author: scottdesserault

Winter could be a whopper, forecasters say

The most intense La Niña conditions since 1955 are brewing near the equator, raising the odds of a wild winter in the Pacific Northwest. Meteorologists say more rain, colder temperatures and bigger snowstorms are likely.

Link to full article


Posted on: 10.05.2010
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Bike Ranch Featured in the Idaho Mountain Express

Author: scottdesserault

Here is a great article on the Idaho Smoky Mountain Lodge Bike Ranch.

There is still time to book a stay at the Ranch before the snow flies.  September and October are some of the best months to be riding in the Sawtooth Mountains.


Posted on: 9.19.2010
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Sun Valley Heli Ski Segment in Warren Miller’s 2010 Dynasty Ski Film

Author: scottdesserault

For those that did not get an opportunity to see last year’s Warren Miller Movie, here is the segment on Sun Valley Heli Ski with EpicQuest athletes Zach and Reggie Crist.

Enjoy.

Sun Valley Heli Ski Summer Special

Author: admin

Summer Sale Extended to September 30th.

For a limited time, Sun Valley Heli Ski is offering a very special price on Day Heli Skiing – $799 per person.  Book now, and enjoy some great skiing this winter.  Some restrictions apply – see ad for details.


Posted on: 8.10.2010
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La Nina forecast for Winter 2011 – Above average precip in the N. Rockies

Author: scottdesserault

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Service’s is predicting a moderate to strong La Nina cycle to develop for the remainder of 2010 and into 2011.  This bodes well for snow in the Sun Valley area.  Historically, during La Nina cycles, the mountains surrounding Sun Valley have received significantly above average snow fall.  Here is a link to the NOAA advisory.    http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/ensodisc.html

Long range precip map for December and January.


Posted on: 8.10.2010
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