The Powder Skiing Blog

May 2, 2013 1:50 pm

The joys of Heli Skiing in Canada in April

OK so late season skiing may have a reputation for being more social than serious in Europe with the choice of lunch venue being the most important decision of the day.  But head over the pond to Western Canada – the global epicenter of heli skiing – and we reckon you’ll be blown away by the April… [Read more]

April 26, 2013 4:14 pm

A Day in the Life of a Heli Skier: Part III – Steep & Deep in the Trees

Many thanks to Pure Powder & CMH guest Craig McCulloch for the following article on his CMH Heli Skiing trip in March 2013… Skiing with Pure Powder’s Canadian operator CMH Heli Skiing offers two very distinctive types of heli skiing. Most of us love the enjoyment of blue bird skies, no wind and heavenly high… [Read more]

April 17, 2013 12:42 pm

A Day in the Life of a Heli Skier: Part II – Heavenly High Alpine Heli Skiing

Many thanks to Pure Powder & CMH guest Craig McCulloch for the following article on his CMH Heli Skiing trip in March 2013… Skiing with Pure Powder’s Canadian operator CMH Heli Skiing offers two very distinctive types of heli skiing. Most of us love the enjoyment of blue bird skies, no wind and heavenly high… [Read more]

April 11, 2013 9:40 am

A Day in the Life of a Heli Skier: Part I – Heli Skiing Prep

Many thanks to Pure Powder & CMH guest Craig McCulloch for the following article on his CMH Heli Skiing trip in March 2013… Every passionate skier, dreams of bluebird days, deep powder and pristine mountain landscapes, void of people. When I was 17 my every waking moment was spent skiing, or dreaming it. One day… [Read more]

April 5, 2013 11:33 am

Heli Skiing Heaven – the Ultimate Honeymoon!

For those with approaching nuptials, planning the perfect honeymoon is a crucial factor in making the whole event a success (and in ensuring the continued happiness of new wives). For skiing couples this could involve seeking out a new powdery venture on which to embark together. For a honeymoon of pampering, serviced lodges, excitement and… [Read more]

April 3, 2013 10:11 am

A quick holiday guide to skiing in Zermatt

If you fancy a quick trip abroad to ski and relax, I have come to the conclusion that skiing in Zermatt is an excellent way, if not the only way to go. On Wednesday afternoon I was sitting in the off piste and heli skiing workshop that is the Pure Powder office on what was turning into another… [Read more]

March 20, 2013 12:11 pm

The Haute Route – A Pure Powder Guide

Interested in off piste skiing adventures high up in the French and Swiss Alps? If a powdery trek going up, down and around mountains is appealing to you, why not try your hand at the Haute Route. Not for the Après Skiers, the Haute Route is the century old pass that connects the two renowned resorts of Chamonix and Zermatt…. [Read more]

March 12, 2013 10:54 am

The Plank – our ski fitness essentials

Dr Craig McLean is back with more help for all you tired skiers out there – the season may be moving towards its close, but to enjoy those last few days of resort,  off piste skiing or heli skiing here is another fitness tip to help you maintain a strong core. This is key to maintaining balance and… [Read more]

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March 8, 2013 1:05 pm

Looking for fast paced heli skiing? Try CMH Gothics in Canada!

There are many perks to working for Pure Powder – the largest heli skiing company in the UK – but obviously the main one is ‘sampling the product’. I know this argument sounds weak when I’m out of the office heli skiing for work but when you consider we have over 100 variations on trips… [Read more]

March 4, 2013 4:21 pm

The Best Heli Skiing Photos of 2013

Throughout the 2013 ski season there have been some truly excellent photos that have come back to us from across the pond from CMH – with the season well under way and plenty of envy-inducing pics to choose we have compiled a selection of the best heli skiing photos we could find for you to drool… [Read more]