Vail Mike Wiegele Heli Prep Program
Take your skiing and riding to the next level with the Vail Mike Wiegele Heli Prep Program. Open to both intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders, this unique 3-day program will explore the legendary Back Bowls of Vail while preparing you for a thrilling helicopter skiing vacation with Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River, British Columbia.
This in-bounds experience will refine your powder skiing technique and introduce you to snow science and backcountry skiing – all while gaining the necessary fitness to maximize your helicopter skiing experience. Your specially selected instructors are highly qualified, fully certified, professional ski instructors who have spent time in Blue River, British Columbia attending the very same training as Mike Wiegele’s ski guides.
At the end of the 3-day program, you’ll walk-away with valuable feedback on your skiing performance, a better understanding of your fitness level, knowledge of backcountry skiing safety protocols, information on helicopter safety, ability to adapt to terrain, and a renewed passion for skiing or snowboarding. Guests are able to get one on one instruction with this program, the cost for a private lesson is $785.
Cost: $480 (program only)
Program dates:
January 9-11, 2012
February 6-8, 2012
February 29 -March 2, 2012
Must register one week prior to start.
To sign-up email vailskischool@vailresorts.com or call 970.754.4300 extension 5.
Each session runs from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day, departing from Vail Village. Students grouped into either intermediate or advanced level skiers with a maximum of 8 per group/per instructor.
For a single-day experience, sign-up for a MWH Private Lesson to introduce you to the 3-day program.. Must register 48 hours in advance. Subject to availability. Lessons depart from Vail Village at 9:00 am and run until 3:30pm.
To sign-up email vailskischool@vailresorts.com or call 970.754.4300 extension 5.
Registration Form
www.wiegele.com