Focusing on our priorities.

 
 

Each specific focus area for sustainability has its own background and complexities.  These focus areas do not operate in isolation – there is a complex interrelation between the different priorities.  For example, waste management of septic systems involves paying attention to the importance of watersheds, and the preservation of wildlife is a concern closely influenced by the interests of society.  To maintain simplicity and structure this document presents each focus area within its own section; however, it is important to be aware of the overall interrelated nature.

How to use these resources.

 
 

Each focus area includes:

  • Important BACKGROUND information

  • A VISION for the focus area

  • SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS including the mandatory actions operators must take with links to the Acts and Regulations that guide them

  • SUSTAINABILITY NEXT PRACTICES that guide operators to take action beyond the mandatory minimum requirements with links to valuable resources and tools

 

The best day of their life.

Ultimately, the vision of HeliCat Canada is to see helicopter and snowcat skiing operate sustainably into the future as an industry that provides value - to its staff, business owners, communities and natural environment.  If we can bring value to those around us, we can continue to provide memorable mountain experiences to our guests.

One of the common themes of guest experience is that they had “the best day of their life.”   Not many industries can say that of their customers! The Helicat industry is in a unique position to leave a lasting impression on its guests. By demonstrating our strength in sustainability leadership, we can send our guests home with an education in sustainability and the understanding of the importance in implementing sustainability into their businesses as well.

The whole experience of helicopter and snowcat skiing, including the mountains, snow, wildlife, rural communities and local people is paramount to our industry’s success.  We must have a goal of successfully sustaining the social, environmental and economic climate in which we operate to ensure people can continue to experience the mountains and the “best day of their life”.