There are always newsworthy items that we want our guests to be aware of. Keep this page bookmarked so you can follow all of the news and events up until your arrival, or have it tempt you to give us a try.
News
Most Recent News:
New Lodge Announcement~ September 3rd, 2010
We are excited to announce that we will be basing our operation out of 3 Valley Lake Chateau for the upcoming 2011 season! The new location is only minutes away from our terrain, providing quick access to get out skiing. The helicopter will also be housed on site so this means no busing either. One [...]. Read the whole article.
Eagle Pass Purchases New Avalanche Safety Equipment~ September 3rd, 2010
Working alongside Backcountry Access, we will be purchasing and replacing our older avalanche safety equipment with brand new Tracker 2 transceivers and light, easy to use, efficient probes and shovels. After extensive product testing with the Tracker 2’s it was determined by our staff that we believe they are the best product to offer to our [...]. Read the whole article.
Snow in August!~ August 27th, 2010
On August 27, 2010 Revelstoke residents woke up to snow on the surrounding peaks. This can only mean one thing – winter is on its way! The photos below are of Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Mt. Begbie, here in Revelstoke. There are still some select dates left for the 2011 season, but they are being secured [...]. Read the whole article.
Matt Peter Hired as New Ski Operations Manager/Lead Guide~ August 16th, 2010
For the upcoming 2010/2011 heliski season we have promoted our previous Assistant Lead Guide Matthew Peter to our new Ski Operations Manager and Lead Guide. To read more about Matt and his guiding experience and training read his profile. Here is what Matt has to say about the upcoming season and his new role. Matt Peter: To [...]. Read the whole article.
New Age Goggles~ July 15th, 2010
Zeal introduces ski and snowboard goggles like you have never seen before. Visit their website to watch a demo video. . Read the whole article.
End of Season Update~ March 23rd, 2010
Revelstoke, BC — Eagle Pass Heliskiing, operating in the Monashee Mountains near Revelstoke, is ending a spectacular ski season three weeks earlier than planned. We know this is an inconvenience to some of our guests, but we hope you’ll understand our reasoning, and we look forward to seeing you again next season. You may have [...]. Read the whole article.
Eagle Pass Heliskiing: Operations Update~ March 23rd, 2010
This season we continued with exploration and new run development in our extensive tenure. We found beautiful well spaced trees, burnt tree areas, open alpine slopes, and sparkling fresh snow. We even explored for the first time a previously unskied zone that is covers 70 square kilometers (1700 acres)! New run names [...]. Read the whole article.
Eagle Pass Heliskiing: Operations Update~ February 20th, 2010
Conditions have been very good, with lots of powder skiing and boarding in the alpine and the perfectly spaced Monashees trees. Despite the fact that the lawn is showing at the lodge elevation, the snow pack is fat in our ski zones. Check out the recent photos in the “Ski Stories” section of our website [...]. Read the whole article.
Eagle Pass Heliskiing’s 1st Noboarder!~ January 27th, 2010
For those of you who are not familiar with what Noboarding is; basically it is snowboarding without bindings. Eric Thomson was Eagle Pass’ first Noboarder to try the board with no bindings exclusively 2 days in a row throughout our vast and rugged tenure. Over the course of 2 days Thomson effortlessly rode the [...]. Read the whole article.
EPH’s Katherine Weed Featured in Local Blog~ January 21st, 2010
Our very own Katherine Weed is featured today on ‘The Stoke’ an online blog about ‘Living the Revelstoke Life’. Read more about Eagle Pass Heliskiing’s Massage Therapist Katherine Weed. Staying Healthy in Revelstoke! By Karilyn Kempton . Read the whole article.
Eagle Pass Featured in New Heliskiing Book “HELIING” by Tim Firnstahl~ January 15th, 2010
Our best customer and most loyal guest Mr Tim Firnstahl has just published the the next novel in his collection. The book is called “Heliing” and features us – Eagle Pass Heliskiing. Tim typically skis with Eagle Pass three weeks a year and in his book you can read all you need to know about [...]. Read the whole article.
Eagle Pass Heliskiing: Name That Run Contest Winners~ January 15th, 2010
Here are the winners of our ‘Name That Run Contest’ All of the winners will receive a piece of Eagle Pass logo wear and have a run within our 270,000 acres named after their submission(s). Make sure to check back on our website and Facebook for more contests! Paul Morrison: Balls Deep Erin Frew Viera: Locomotive William Gordon: Blind Willy’s [...]. Read the whole article.
Seasons Greetings and Holiday Hours~ December 18th, 2009
As the number of days until Christmas decreases, we want to wish each of our past guests, current guests and future Eagle Pass guests all “Happy Holidays” and all the best in the New Year! Our office will be open 8am-6pm PST throughout the winter season During the Christmas holidays we will be closed: December 25, 26, 27 [...]. Read the whole article.
‘Name That Run’ Contest~ December 18th, 2009
Every season Eagle Pass Heliskiing skis many first descents while exploring their vast tenure, and each new ski line needs a fitting name to describe it. So we thought we would give our followers the chance to put their mark on our terrain and make the guides’ job easier when it comes time to start [...]. Read the whole article.
New Eagle Pass Heliskiing Office in Revelstoke~ December 18th, 2009
Eagle Pass Heliskiing has moved into a larger downtown office in Revelstoke. Located at 202 Campbell Avenue, the storefront office will provide us with a much more pronounced presence in the community. As well it will be a great place to welcome walk in foot traffic and showcase our Mountain Hardware logoed merchandise. We also [...]. Read the whole article.
Eagle Pass Heliskiing’s Upcoming Season~ December 18th, 2009
Presently there are some rare mid-season packages with spaces still available. However, lately we have seen an increase in the amount of interest and bookings for this time of year, and we expect it to be that way heading into our winter operating season. So now would be the time to reserve your space during [...]. Read the whole article.
Snow Report / Staff and Guides Training~ December 18th, 2009
Snow Report The snow conditions in the Monashee Mountains are excellent. There is currently more than 250 cm (8 feet) of settled snow at treeline and in the alpine there is 300+cm (10-12 feet) of settled snow. In the last few days 40 cm of low density new snow has fallen, and another 30-40cm is expected [...]. Read the whole article.
November 22nd – “deep in the monashees…”~ November 23rd, 2009
Our Operations Manager Jordy Shepherd, Kaliegh Thomson and her husband Eric Thomson were out sampling the conditions in the Monashees yesterday and had a morning complete with powder face shots, untouched lines and big smiles all around. At 2000M we measured 230cm of well settled snow pack. We already have January snow conditions in November! Keep checking [...]. Read the whole article.
November 14th and 15th in the Monashees~ November 17th, 2009
The snow hasn’t stopped falling in the mountains surrounding Revelstoke, BC. If you were up in the alpine of the Monashee mountains you would not know that it is November from the amount of snow that has already fallen! Eagle Pass Heliskiing could be operating with the current snow levels – but for now we will [...]. Read the whole article.
Already enough snow for snowboarding in the Monashees!~ November 1st, 2009
On November 1st Eagle Pass staff member Kaliegh Thomson was out snowboarding in the Monashees. As you can see from the photos there is plenty enough snow already – with more in the forecast for later this week. Keep checking back for snow updates and photos in the coming weeks. . Read the whole article.
Featured in “Skiing Magazine”~ September 21st, 2009
Skiing Magazine features a story on Eagle Pass Heliskiing in their September 2008 issue. For those thinking of visiting us in late March, please note that the photographs taken for this story were taken during this time period, and are typical of our spring powder conditions. To read some highlights of the story click here [...]. Read the whole article.
Recent Improvements at Eagle Pass~ September 17th, 2009
We’ll always be looking ways to improve our level of service and ski product. Our new website is designed so that information is easier to find, and that you may share your ski experience with others by referring your friends to view updated photos within the galleries. In regards to ski operations, we have been busy [...]. Read the whole article.
New Heli Ski Packages~ September 17th, 2009
New for 2009 EPH is offering 3 new packages resulting from conversations with our guests. Couples Week “Couples Week” is being offered in late March to take advantage of the increased opportunities to get into our beautiful alpine and open bowls. This package is designed for those that have always wanted to introduce their partner to the [...]. Read the whole article.
New Clothing Sponsor~ September 17th, 2009
EPH is teaming up with renown Mountain Hardware for clothing and accessories for both the guides and for our gift shop. Mountain Hardware is a US based company that designs innovative and technologically advanced outer-ware. Look for these new cutting edge designs in Eagle Pass’s new shop this winter. . Read the whole article.
Hot Pools~ September 17th, 2009
For the upcoming season EPH has the added option of visiting some nearby hot-pools after skiing. There are 3 contoured pools ranging in temperature from 39 to 42 degrees C. (102 to 108 degrees F). These new facilities are only a 10 minute drive away from the lodge, and are a great way to soak [...]. Read the whole article.
New Website~ September 17th, 2009
We hope you enjoy our new website, and that you will have time to revisit our photo galleries and ski diaries that we will update on a weekly basis over the ski season. Photos, video, deep powder and face shots. . Read the whole article.
The Joy of Small Groups~ September 17th, 2009
The joys of small group heliskiing With the state of the economy breeding new competitiveness within the heliski industry, we at EPH just want to emphasize the advantages of skiing in the mountains within a small group of 4. Ultimately the guest tends to feel more intimate with the mountain surroundings, and is able to develop [...]. Read the whole article.