Just an update here as conditions up here have been all time. Even the northern lights have been good.

The JC BCP heli trip winner was here last week and I am certain had a good time. I wonder who is going to win next years trip??

I just updated my blog with a lot of new photos if your interested. Check it out...
http://www.bigtirepilot.com/

Here is a cool shot of how small a helicopter really is in the mountains here


AKT

Just a quick video from flying around one of our bigger peaks yesterday

https://picasaweb.google.com/115528061092467996033/AKHeliFlying?authkey=Gv1sRgCMP-weH4-eyn5gE#5857494005451581730

AKT

Thanks Kevin...that was nice! I put my ski goggles on, my headset, viewed on full screen with the sound up, almost like being there!

aktahoe1 wrote:The JC BCP heli trip winner was here last week and I am certain had a good time. I wonder who is going to win next years trip??

Me! But I'm planning to do the supercub flyin and missouri breaks thing this year so I'm going to send a proxy. I wish I could do it all.

Hey Soy, last ditch effort here for you ......101.5FM here in Truckee.......... IN.... co-operation with Points North Heli Adventures. Is qualifying 200 people to win a Full week for two ... Eating , skiing pow till you can't.,,, ect ect... You must listen and pray and call when they tell you to . Or you can go to Truckee and drop your name in the big black box to be drawn . May the force be with you . ....You better hurry , the trip being raffled is coming up real soon .

The pilot having way to much fun...this is a worthy watch

https://picasaweb.google.com/115528061092467996033/March222013#5858353665406421682

AKT

Thank goodness for the inner toobs! I was thinkin' i may have to go outside with my tinfoil hat.

http://www.truckeetahoeradio.com/live-broadcast/

low rider wrote:Hey Soy, last ditch effort here for you ......101.5FM here in Truckee.......... IN.... co-operation with Points North Heli Adventures. Is qualifying 200 people to win a Full week for two ... Eating , skiing pow till you can't.,,, ect ect... You must listen and pray and call when they tell you to . Or you can go to Truckee and drop your name in the big black box to be drawn . May the force be with you . ....You better hurry , the trip being raffled is coming up real soon .

You can still win SOY!!! You have everyday this week to qualify...

Here is a cool video from one of our pilots yesterday. This is a pilots perspective...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tcbei0e05jetq1h/Ski1.m4v

AKT

Jeez, that looks like fun flying. I was out in the same area as the CPG guys on Thursday, up at the ~5000' level. Needless to say, the A-star had the advantage...

Any of your pilots use high contrast visors on flat-light or white-on-white days?

Any guys that fly helo-ski ops on this forum?
Karl

I loved the video and pictures Kevin, keep em coming!

Had a huge high pressure this past week. Currently in the middle of a big storm now with over 3 feet of new snow falling in the mountains. Here are a couple cool helicopter shots from the week.

Flying out from base...


First you land...


And then the heli flies away...


And then you drop in...


and then look back up to see your tracks...


Aircraft parks on top of a peak and waits






Pilots like to get creative on my dime...


Top of the world


AKT

Ah, Kevin. I was just watching the vids on the PNH website and dreaming! Going to talk my wife into a trip up to see you guys!