C ICEY Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 A tour of the stellar terrain and champagne powder on offer at the celebrated Baldface Lodge, a cat ski/snowboard operation about four minutes out of Nelson BC. Enjoy! mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercity Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Nice one Mike! You need skis on your CT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Mike, great video. What altitudes where you flying at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Jefts Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I have not flown a CT in cold weather. I was wondering how your heater was working? Was it keeping you warm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C ICEY Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Runway is at 1750', and the best skiing is just at treeline, somewhere between 4500' and 7500'. Total snow accumulation is upwards of 12-15 metres, with a settled snow base of 3-4 metres. the highest peaks in the immediate area are about 8,000, although within half hour radius they are up to 10,000. Temps in town are typically around plus or minus five Centigrade (20-40F). Heater keeps the cockpit nice and warm, but we are always bundled for a walk in the snow and gear stowed to spend a night. Two strips of aluminum tape over the radiator get operating temps to about 115C (240) in the climb, 98C (210) in the cruise. Always equipped for a night out in the snow. A light CT is great fun to chase the skier loaded helicopters up to the lodges. I'll leave the snow landings to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olav Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Great video. What is the music...who is the artist? Perfect for this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samifer Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I flew my CTLS in -25 C the other day in just my sneekers and sweater and it was a bit chilly but not bad !! Thanx for the Vid Mike!! Im going to get back to BC this summer I cant wait to visit my home in Williams Lake and fly in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C ICEY Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Samifer Did you buy George's LS? let me know if you ever wander down Nelson way. I might make my way towards Yellowknife (old stomping grounds) this spring/summer....... cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C ICEY Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Olav, Music by Chantal Vitalis. a talented and beautiful soul. http://music.cbc.ca/#/artists/CHANTAL-VITALIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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