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Heliskiing Spring Fever Pictures from Blue River.

Click on the following link to see the latest pics from our friends at Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing. 

http://www.blog.wiegele.com/skiing/heliskiing-spring-fever-pictures/

If this looks like something you'd like to do this winter give us a call. We can help make it happen. 

Check out this page of our website to find out how you can add a day of Heliskiing to your next visit to Marmot Basin. 

MARMOT BASIN ON TRACK FOR ALL TIME SNOWFALL RECORD
Marmot Will Stay Open Until May 6th

March 14, 2012 Jasper, Alberta, Canada –It’s no secret that Marmot Basin has had more than its fair share of snow this season. In fact, the Jasper ski area has now received a whopping 502 cm (16.5 feet) of total snowfall for the season which is 25% more than its total annual average. Marmot Basin only needs to receive another 40 cm of snow to break the previous snowfall record of 542 cm set in the 1998/99 season. Over 90 cm of new snow has fallen in the past 10 days.

Here are how the number stack up:

YEAR                     TOTAL SNOWFALL TO MARCH 13              BASE (settled snowpack at mid-mountain)

 2012                       502 cm                                                                  170 cm

2011                       362 cm                                                                  141 cm

2010                       394 cm                                                                  150 cm

2009                       250 cm                                                                  103 cm

1998                       450 cm                                                                  N/A

Not only has the abundant snowfall created ideal conditions for skiers and snowboarders, it has also ensured that Marmot Basin will have superb spring skiing conditions right through to May 6^th. “We had planned on remaining open until May 6^th as it was and now we are very confident that conditions will be perfect for late season skiers”, said Brian Rode, Marmot’s VP of Marketing & Sales. If your preference is finely groomed runs rather than knee deep powder Marmot’s got it all. “Our grooming crew is out every night packing down as many runs as they can so people can choose whether to play in the powder or cruise the machine groomed runs”, says Rode.

Marmot Basin will remain open until May 6 this season.

Our Latest tour to Powder King:

Mountain Madness Tours and a van load of Skydivers from local Edmonton drop zone Skydive Eden North, jumped into the Mountain Madness Tours van and made the journey to Powder King last weekend for some sweet pow. 

With a 427cm base at the top of the mountain and a 282 cm base at the bottom of the mountain there was definitely no shortage of fluffy white stuff to shred during the weekend and everyone had a great time. 

Sure it might be a bit of a drive but realistically it is no further away than other epic resorts such as Revelstoke. We will look after the driving for you so you can sit back relax, catch up with your friends and watch a ski movie or two to phsyc you up on the way there. 

Powder king is open until the end of April so you still have plenty of time to see what all the fuss is about. Contact us today to organize a custom ski adventure to Powder King this season. We can accommodate groups from 9 -35 people. 

Lots of snow at Marmot Basin, 

Day trip to Marmot Basin this Saturday!

Bring a few friends and get Mates rates with Mountain Madness Tours ring 780 885 9813 today to book

MARMOT BASIN CLOSING IN ON RECORD SNOW SEASON

Exceptional snow conditions and new ski lifts delighting skiers and snowboarders

January 31, 2012

Jasper, Alberta, Canada – With over three months left to go in the ski season, Marmot Basin has already received over 12 feet (372 cm) of snowfall which is 93% of its annual average. If the next three months produce typical amounts of snowfall, Marmot Basin will exceed its all time snowfall record of 529 cm set way back in 1965. Regardless of the numbers, skiers and snowboarders have been absolutely thrilled with snow conditions at Marmot Basin and, to some, it has come as a bit of a surprise.“There is very little snow on the ground in Edmonton and when some people get to the mountain they are really surprised at how much snow we have” says Brian Rode, Marmot’s VP of marketing. “Marmot’s base elevation is very high so the rain that has fallen at lower elevations this winter has been all snow at Marmot”, added Rode.

 Marmot Basin skiers and boarders are not only basking in exceptional snow conditions, they also have two new chairlifts to ride this winter including the new Paradise high speed quad chair. Marmot Basin has installed three new chairlifts in as many years and is leading all Canadian ski areas in ski lift development. “Marmot Basin is not the same ski area it was three years ago. The three new chairlifts we have installed, along with all our other improvements, has really transformed the ski experience at Marmot”,comments Rode. “I’ve talked to people who have come back to Marmot after a few years away and they are blown away by how different and how much better the mountain is”, he adds.

Marmot Basin will be open until May 6^th this season thanks in part to all the snow Mother Nature has bestowed upon the area and also thanks to the state-of-the-art snowmaking system that was installed in 2006.

(photo attached courtesy Marmot Basin – taken on January 30, 2012 on “Slash”)

Update from Mike Wiegele Helicopter skiing

January has been an exceptional month in Blue River… So much fun, people are dancing - Seriously! Thanks to GoPro footage from guest Scott Turner and Lead Guide Tim McLean, They were able to throw together this fun little clip for your powder viewing pleasure.

You too can get a taste of Heli skiing with Mike Wiegele, Mountain Madness Tours and Marmot Basin with our 3 day all inclusive packages.

This package includes transport from Edmonton to Jasper, a day of skiing at Marmot Basin to warm you up and a night in Jasper so you can rest up for a day of Heli skiing the next day in Blue River. 

We'll stay overnight at Mike Wiegele's Heli skiing resort where you'll be treated to luxury accommodation, 5 star dining and good times to finish off an awesome day of heli skiing / boarding. 

We'll drive you back to Edmonton on the 3rd day so you can tell all your friends how much fun you had. 

Check out this page for more details to find out how you can get involved. 

Update from our friends at Powder King

Powder King has had some amazing snow lately and now has a 410cm base at the top of the mountain. 

You really can't go wrong with a trip to Powder King. 

Mountain Madness Tours can get you and your group of friends there for around $356 per person including transport from Edmonton, 2 lift tickets and 2 nights on hill accommodation. 

Give us a call at 780 885 9813 today to book your next ski trip to Powder King. 

You can visit this page on our site for package info or check out Powder King's website to find out more about the ski resort everyone talks about but few are lucky enough to experience. http://powderking.com/Home

Be one of the first amougst your friends to experience Powder King you'll have one hell of a unique story to tell when you get back.