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The HeliSki/HeliSee helicopter awaiting them at the Aspen airport was an AgustaWestland A109 Trekker. But while they were allowed to load their gear in the side cage that hung along one side of the helo—where skiers would normally place their skis and poles—they weren’t allowed to board the helicopter.
Miranda wasn’t sure what to do as that was the obvious next step of the process.
“What’s going on?”
In answer, the pilot pointed aloft before walking back into the terminal building.
She looked up, but didn’t see anything except for a flight of crows.
“Well, if that’s how he treats his tourists, I’m amazed he’s still in business,” Mike scowled after him.
Miranda inspected the quality of both the helicopter here and the three more she could see in the hangar. Externally, they were al
