Poster: A snowHead
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Picked this up from another ski site:
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From Wiegele's Facebook Page...
It is with profound sadness that today we share the passing of our founder and industry legend, Mike Wiegele. Everyone at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) extends our deepest sympathies to the Wiegele family, most notably Mike’s wife Bonnie, their daughter Michelle and their grandson Charlie.
Mike enjoyed close and enduring relationships with a broad community of colleagues, guests, and friends from all walks of life -- kinships forged on skis, on bikes and on hikes up mountain trails. Our entire team extends condolences to those connected to Mike across Canada and around the world.
Mike lived a remarkable life. He had an unparalleled passion for skiing, was a fearless entrepreneur and was a tireless and innovative advocate for safety in the mountains. His industry leadership spans 50+ years leading to numerous national and international commendations.
Competitor, coach, pioneer, entrepreneur, husband, father, and man of the mountains. We remember the motto by which Mike lived his life, and we carry it with us in our hearts and into the mountains. |
A life lived large. Immortalised in many Warren Miller films.
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Fri 16-07-21 11:00; edited 1 time in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Not unexpected, unlike the death of one of his pilots, Heath, fighting the bush fires the other week in Alberta.
He didn't care about how rich or important people were, or even what they rode.
He was simply happy to share the privilege with others who recognized it.
All guests are down for the day
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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What a true legend of skiing a real trail blazer
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A real Mensch. There are a bunch of 'em aging out....Dave McCoy of Mammoth, etc. Many of us are here because of them. Thanks.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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A photo from 1965, ski touring in the Bugaboos. Mike Wiegle center, Glen and Jim McConkey on the left.
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Like the size of the avy shovel
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I like the 1965 shot. It's hard to remember that old guys weren't always old.
Here's a shot from 2007. Mike'd stepped away from the day-to-day-stuff by then but still got out skiing quite a bit, although mostly
with his family and friends.
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Dave of the Marmottes wrote: |
Like the size of the avy shovel |
We used to use Army foldable shovels back in the day. Slightly more practical but not that effective.
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