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1 week agoHaines, AK, Freeride World Tour Venue Could Become The Site Of A Copper Mine - SnowBrains
Exploratory drilling on the Palmer Project in Alaska may threaten heliskiing terrain and pose environmental risks.
The journey to Silvertip Lodge begins with a charter flight from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Williams Lake Airport, followed by a 45-minute helicopter ride to the property. Situated on the shores of Quesnel Lake in the Cariboo Mountains, the lodge is accessible only by helicopter during winter operations. This level of isolation places it among the most remote destinations I have experienced, ensuring that the immersion in wilderness begins the moment you arrive.
Once the clouds cleared, we got two fantastic runs on our first afternoon (Friday). It was waist-deep. When you jumped out of the helicopter at the drop-off, you sank to your waist in soft and light snow. The 116mm underfoot K2 Crescendo skis they recommended I use were exactly what I needed. Our fearless lead guide, Dale, used 140mm underfoot as his daily driver.