At Eagle Pass Heli skiing, safety is always our first priority.

Our guides are certified to meet or exceed the qualification requirements of our industry's professional association, HeliCat Canada. The Ski Guides at Eagle Pass Heliskiing are professionally certified by one of the following organisations; the Canadian Ski Guides Association (CSGA), the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG), or the international Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA). All guides are experienced in avalanche forecasting, advanced first aid, mountain and avalanche rescue.

The safety of our guests is our primary consideration at Eagle Pass Heli Skiing.  All guests are asked follow their guides’ instructions carefully. Eagle Pass Heli skiing has a comprehensive Risk Management Program and Rescue Plan in place with regards to skiing and flying. We are in daily contact with the Canadian Avalanche Association and neighbouring Heliskiing and Snowcat skiing operations, and EPH takes part in the industries ‘InfoEx” program. Our guides meet twice daily to discuss and evaluate the snow stability, weather, and ski operations. Conditions are continually evaluated with field tests and observations, and communications with other guides. Our years of experience in the industry allow us meet or exceed our professional association’s high standards.

All our guests will be required to attend and participate in a heli skiing and helicopter safety briefing and avalanche transceiver exercise prior to skiing/boarding.

Guests will also be asked to share the duty of carry a light pack containing additional avalanche rescue equipment and a radio. The radio gives the ability to contact the guide, pilot or lodge in the case of an emergency.

For the upcoming 2009 season, Eagle Pass Heliskiing will be going the extra yard and providing each client with the "SnowPulse" flotation device.

Eagle Pass Heliskiing hires guides on the combination of their mountain skills and abilities, their professional qualifications and experience, their zest and love of the mountains, and their enthusiasm at sharing their ‘office’ with folks like you. We are pleased to have the following guides on our team for this upcoming season:

Jordy Shepherd
IFMGA / ACMG certified mountain guide.

Originally from Jasper, Alberta, Jordy now lives in Revelstoke with wife Christina, and their three sons: Julian, Aden and Finn. He holds a degree in Natural Resource Management, and in addition to mountain guiding he works as a Park Warden in nearby Glacier National Park.  Jordy has an extensive background in mountain search and rescue, and has worked as a guide with various 'small-group' heli-ski operations based in BC. 

Jordy has been guiding ice climbing, ski touring, heli-skiing, rock climbing and mountaineering for the past 7 years. Jordy also instructs avalanche and rescue courses. Client service and safety are paramount. In his work as a rescue specialist for Parks Canada, Jordy has responded to numerous backcountry mountaineering and skiing accidents. Jordy’s safety ethic is derived from his work as a guide and a rescue professional. Here is a list of some of Jordy’s certifications and qualifications:

• Full mountain guide certification through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
• 6 seasons as a helicopter ski guide, specializing in small group heli-skiing (A-Star and Koala Helicopters)
• Professional Member of the Canadian Avalanche Association
• Attended ‘Rigging for Rescue’ instructor level technical rescue program
• Advanced wilderness first aid
• Parks Canada technical rescue specialist and instructor for 6 years (avalanche rescue, high angle rescue, helicopter sling rescue, climbing, mountaineering, skiing)
• Extensive experience (19 years) working with helicopters (wildfire, search and rescue, helicopter skiing)

Jordy’s passion for the mountains extends beyond his work. In his spare time, Jordy enjoys mountain biking, photography, rock & ice climbing, ski touring and spending time with his family. "It's amazing," Jordy says, "I'm living the Canadian dream!"

As the Ski Operations Manager and Lead Guide for Eagle Pass Heli-Skiing, Jordy is dedicated to providing a safe and memorable powder skiing experience.   Let's go skiing!

Keith Libech

ACMG Full Ski Guide

Having grown up in a small mountain community, Keith’s passion for the mountains has been a lifelong pursuit. Keith holds a Full Ski Guide certification with The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and is a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association. His extensive guiding experience spans a variety of work from heliskiing to avalanche courses. Keith lives with his wife Jennifer in Jasper and can be found building log homes and flying airplanes in the off season.

Mark Stanley

ACMG Full Ski Guide

Mark has been all over the ski guiding world here in Canada over the
last 10 years. He has guided for CMH heliskiing, Great Canadian heliskiing, TLH heliskiing, Monashee Powder and  Retallack  snowcat skiing to and many of the premier Ski touring/ ski mountaineering lodges of Western Canada He is a Full ACMG Ski Guide and a CAA professional member. He lives in Vernon with his wife and two pre school age daughters which equals
full time work in the off season . Mark loves to
ski!!!!!!!!....enough said.

Eric Dumerac
ACMG Assistant Ski Guide/Assistant Alpine Guide

Eric calls Canmore his home from where he launches his many mountain pursuits. Noted for his pioneering spirit he has made a significant contribution to Canadian mountaineering with first ascents in all types of climbing. In the winter Eric enjoys guiding heli-skiing, ski touring and ice climbing. In the summer he is found guiding the big mountains of the European Alps. “Altogether my goal is to provide a safe, successful and challenging mountain experience that is enjoyable and rewarding. And to always make it fun!”

Ilya Storm

ACMG Assistant Ski Guide

Ilya grew up in Banff and has spent years travelling through the mountains of Western Canada. Revelstoke is Ilya’s winter home where he works as a public avalanche forecaster, avalanche instructor, and guide. He holds a Masters Degree in GIS from the University of Calgary which focussed on avalanche applications. In his spare time he’s always keen to head for the hills ski-touring with his partners Heidi and Kiska. Kiska loves riding shotgun when there’s a chance for powder skiing and face shots! If it’s not ski-season, you can find Ilya on a road-bike in the hills near Middlebury Vermont, on the water in his sea-kayak, or supporting seabird researchers on a remote cliff somewhere in Nunavut

Andy Freeland

CSGA Level II Ski Guide

Andy has been working as a guide and entrepreneur in the powder skiing industry since 1988. He has guided within British Columbia’s Selkirk and Monashee Mountains in the snowcat industry, and he was instrumental in the development of a successful snowcat operation in the Kootenay’s. In the development of Eagle Pass Heliskiing, Andy has spent many years exploring the vast terrain. His vision for the business was born in 1990 after flying over the rugged Eagle Pass area of the Monashees. Andy has certifications by the Canadian Ski Guide Association and the Canadian Avalanche Association. His passion for skiing is only equalled by both the sense of awe and enjoyment of being in the mountains." A dream come true"