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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Sun Valley 2011 Training

Author: Mark Baumgardner

2011 Sun Valley Team photo.  Thank you to our sponsor, Salomon, for our great uniforms this year….


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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The Salomon Shadow Jacket and Pants- our 2011 Guide outfits

Author: Chris Owens

We just received our 2011 guide jackets and pants and we’re really excited. This year we chose the “Shadow” jacket from Salomon. It has super bomber waterproof construction with tons of functionality. Check out Mike Douglas showing this unit below.

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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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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