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February 12th, 2007 Big Storm.....14 to 18 inches (40 to 45 cm) of new snow has fallen as of 8:00am on Monday. We have been unable to fly since the storm began and are awaiting a break to begin heliski operations. The forecast calls for additional snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. Seats are available this week.
JH

February 10th, 2007 More New Snow....7 inches (18cm) of new snow has fallen as of 8:30am this morning. The forecast calls for additional snow over the next 48 hours. Seats are available this week and next.
This past week of Febraury 4th thru the 9th offered fantastic skiing in the San Juans after the previous Friday's 16 inches of snow. The skies cleared and with low avalanche hazard we were able to ski rippled powder on a wide variety of our steeper terrain. Our multi-day heliskiing groups skied each day of their package as we moved across our terrain from north to south.
JH

January 31st, 2007Snowing in the San Juans....Sunday the 28th was among the best skiing I have done in my six years with the company. The skiing was 8 inches of silky snow on steeper terrain in the Silverton terrain area. Currently it is snowing with 6 to 11 inches expected by Thursday morning. Seats are available.
An El Nino weather system is continuing to build in the Pacific. This El Nino could bode well for additional big snows throughout the winter and "not to be missed" spring powder skiing season to come (see below).
JH

January 20th, 2007Current skiing conditions are soft and untracked across the San Juans. 2 to 4 inches of new snow has fallen today with another 2 to 4 expected tomorrow. The snow quality and skiing experience is very good at this time. Guests are enjoying untracked skiing.

December 24th, 2006 27 inches buried the San Juan Mountains in storms this week. Two feet fell the week prior and conditions are stellar. Our high elevation heliski terrain is in good condition for the winter season ahead and a strong El Nino weather system is building in the Pacific that could bode well for additional big snows through out the winter and spring to come
The Bear Creek Descent: To celebrate our 25th season Helitrax is offering a guided 4,300 foot descent from the upper reaches of the Bear Creek drainage to the streets of Telluride. A minimum group size of three expert skiers or riders is needed. Skiers must in excellent physical condition. The cost is $285- per person for groups of three or four and includes guide service, helicopter access, avalanche beacon, shovel pack, and powder ski rental. Tours will take place when the snowpack is at its deepest and most stable state (generally in the months of March and April). This is a good way to access the backcountry of Telluride with a professional guide service.

December 12th, 2006 Deep New Snow...The forecast called for 4 to 7 inches and we received 12 to 18 inches!

November 29th, 2006 Hot Dog ...A strong winter storm has deposited two feet of snow in our heliski terrain, more snowfall is expected today. September and October brought over 60 inches (90 centmetres) to the high peaks of the San Juan Mountains. We are hopeful for a fabulous winter as an El Nino weather system is building in the Pacific.

November 13th, 2006 A snowy fall...Approximately 10 to 12 inches of snow fell over the weekend in the high country. The forecast calls for 8 to 16 inches additional today and tomorrow. Make plans to ride the San Juans this winter. Early storms have covered the mountains with snow and the weather pattern looks to continue as an El Nino is building in the Pacific. Skiers and snowboarders began making tracks in Septmeber on the backcountry peaks.

October 12th, 2006 Over three feet of snow has fallen in September and October.

September 16th, 2006 Second Snow of the Season!Up to ten inches of snow fell yesterday in the San Juans. This is our 2nd snowfall in as many weeks. The high peaks are coated with a layer of the white stuff while the trees in the valleys are ablaze in yellow and orange.

September 8th, 2006 First Snow of the Season!It has been snowing above 13,000 feet since yesterday afternoon. The high peaks are coated with a wet layer of the white stuff. Winter is on its way.

NEWS:September 2006:Telluride Helitrax is celebrating its 25th season anniversary in 2007. Discounted pricing is available. The weather forecasters are talking about the possibility of a "Super El Nino" this coming winter. An El Nino is a warming of the Pacific waters which could bring fabulous amounts of snow to the southwest. It is impossible to say what will happen, excitement is growing none the less.