Comments on: Crested Butte and Marble Heliskiing

By: Wolf

Wolf — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:10:15 +0000

Great story! Why did the operation shut down?

By: Hacksaw

Hacksaw — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:49:30 +0000

Check out http://www.heliskihistory.com

By: Frank Konsella

Frank Konsella — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:31:22 +0000

In reply to Brad Baetz. Thanks for the comment and additional info Brad!

By: Brad Baetz

Brad Baetz — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:04:49 +0000

Great article – thanks for digging up these details.
I was part of a crew that flew out of Irwin a handful of times with Colorado Heli Ski. We were attempting to revitalize the Heliskiing in the area. It looked promising at the time but due to various factors including an accident, we were never able to get things running again. To ski Bear Basin from CB, Irwin, or Marble area is an epic tour…but well worth it for those who are up for the challenge. I recall skiiing 4600+’ of 6% mid April with great stability in the late 90’s.

By: Grant Bayless

Grant Bayless — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 03:48:34 +0000

Great stuff, I have the CFT Poster from back in the day still hanging in the garage. I think Jack Marchial (sp) was one of the CFT guides as well.

By: Bob Vandervoort

Bob Vandervoort — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:13:58 +0000

The others in the photo are Blue Hueber, pilot, Craig, myself and Jack halderman, mechanic. I flew on one of the shuttle flights for the sheik and his group, coming in for a landing back in Marble was the best sunset I’ve ever seen!

By: Zach B

Zach B — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 22:48:23 +0000

Awesome stuff, Frank.