Mike Wiegele Heliskiing
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Very few operators embody the welcoming vibe and family-oriented business essence of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing. This company was produced in the vision of the man himself, free from corporate greed and expansion. Wiegele’s goal was to provide an experience that treated everyone – guests, staff, and guides – with mutual respect, and to instill skiing confidence in guests looking to have the best day of their life.
Today, Wiegele has four distinct properties that each give skiers a different experience. With a variety of package options tailored to you and your group’s needs, you’re bound to find a property that aligns with your skiing goals.
Mike Wiegele Heliskiing Resort Destinations
Regardless of which property location you choose, you can expect some of the most luxurious amenities and accommodations in the heliskiing industry. Whereas many operators lodge their guests in outdated chalets and log cabins they call “rustic”, Mike Wiegele Heliskiing focuses on providing the comforts and feel of a high-end resort.
Although these refinements are commonplace at each destination, the terrain can vary widely, and each property is designed with a different type of package in mind. Your options include:
- Blue River Resort This location is their flagship “heli village." Guest chalets surround the central helipad area, where common areas are also found. It's ideal for intermediate to advanced skiers.
- Albreda Lodge This boutique, 17 single-room lodge sits 45 km North of Blue River Resort. It serves as the main base for skiers seeking more challenging and remote terrain in the Cariboo and Monashee Mountains. It's ideal for those wanting a faster-paced and tailored experience.
- Bavarian Estate & Cabana As an add-on at the Blue River Resort, the Bavarian Estate and Cabana can be booked together or separately. The Bavarian Estate features private service (including a chef and waitress) and the cabana is a self-contained 3-bedroom chalet.
- Eleanor Lake Estate Originally designed for Mike Wiegele’s family, the Eleanor Lake Estate serves as an add-on private accommodation for small groups with close access to Blue River Resort’s amenities.
Facts & FAQ
Mike Wiegele emigrated from Austria to Canada in the late 1950s and soon found a skiing career calling for him. Traveling around North America and Eastern Canada, he worked near Lake Tahoe at Sugar Bowl Resort and eventually settled in the Banff/Lake Louis area. In the late 1960s, he and Bonnie Wiegele spent time developing the local ski school while also touring the surrounding mountains. Countless days were spent traversing those slopes, and Mike began to envision an easier method of experiencing it.
In 1974, the Blue River Resort was established, followed up by additional accommodations in the 90s, and the most recent accommodations in the early 2000s. Since then, Mike Wiegele Heliskiing has consistently elevated their experience for guests and family alike.
No matter how you want to stay or ski, Mike Wiegele has a well-thought-out package for you. Serving all those who want to become better backcountry skiers, this operator has packages that can accommodate any ability level. First-rate accommodations are always guaranteed, and more intimate options are available. Packages can differ based on the property you select, but choices include:
- Deluxe Package: Standard group heli skiing with options available in 3, 5, and 7-day trips.
- Elite A-Star Package: An unlimited vertical package for those that want to experience as much skiing as possible.
- Super Elite 212: Designed for expert skiers who want to reach more demanding and acute terrain within Mike Wiegele’s tenure.
- Semi-Private: Dedicated helicopter access with a small group of like-mind skiers.
- Private: Completely exclusive, this provides freedom of choice for a group of skiers that want to stick to themselves.
Intro-to-Off-Piste: Ideal for first-time powder skiers who want an introduction to the heliskiing life.
Consult Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing directly for current packages & pricing.
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Mike & Michelle Weigele built a heliskiing operation with an impeccable reputation.
Although we at heli-skier have not visited any of their locations, I have had the opportunity in my travels to talk with employees & skiing clients alike. Their comments are very consistent, reflecting Mike's original vision.
Other options in B.C. certainly exist! If you don't find what you're looking for within Wiegele's porfolio of options, take a look at our British Columbia Heli Skiing Operator Directory. It contains everything B.C. has to offer!
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06/26/23
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