Heli-Skiing Weeks and Specialty Trips

 

CMH Heli-Skiing is the world's most comprehensive and spectacular wilderness skiing experience. The distinct ski areas in the remote mountains of British Columbia cover 12,349 square kilometers; more than one third the area of Switzerland!

 

In addition to the Signature Heli-Skiing and Heli-Boarding Weeks (7-day trips), CMH also offers several 3-, 4-, and 5-day Heli-Skiing and Heli-Boarding trips at a selection of different lodges throughout the season.

 

Trip Length

Vertical Guarantee

10-Day 43,570 meters (142,860 feet)

8-Day 34,860 meters (114,400 feet)

7-Day 30,500 meters (100,000 feet)

5-Day 21,780 meters (71,000 feet)

4-Day 17,500 meters (57,000 feet)

3-Day 13,110 meters (43,000 feet)

 

Included:

 

▪ All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.

▪ All lodge accommodations and use of lodge facilities such as saunas, hot tubs, etc.

▪ Fully escorted transportation to and from Calgary International Airport on most trips

▪ Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) and/or International

▪ federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) certified guides and benefits of HeliCat Canada membership

▪ Powder skis and poles

▪ Note: CMH has a limited number of snowboards available: the Burton Fish (in 156 cm and 160 cm) and the Burton Malolo (in 166 cm), which must be reserved in advance of your trip. CMH encourages riders to bring their own boards, boots and, if possible, collapsible poles. Boots are not provided for skiing or riding.

▪ Training in and use of avalanche transceivers

▪ A CMH guest pack including shovel and probe

▪ Canadian Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is not included in the trip price

▪ Please note transportation for early flight departures is not included in the trip price

 

* Prices are subject to availability and changes to the exchange rate. 

 

CMH operates 11 lodges throughout the Columbia Mountains of British Columbia. Each lodge offers world-class Heli-Skiing, with access to both wide-open glacier skiing and tree skiing. All offer comfortable rooms with private baths, as well as various amenities.

Each Lodge Features:

 

▪ Comfortable sofas and a fireplace for socializing

▪ A full-service bar

▪ Expansive outdoor decks

▪ A shop for gifts and gear

▪ Sauna, hot tub and a relaxation massage service

▪ An intimate dining room, where mountain casual gourmet cuisine is served family style

 

Great food is a CMH tradition.

Each lodge employs both a highly-trained head chef and a pastry chef, who cook with health, flavor and presentation in mind, using fresh Western Canadian ingredients. Special dietary needs can be accommodated.

 

Which lodge is for you?

 

Many CMH lodges can accommodate a range of abilities, with some exceptions. Here are some guidelines which may help you choose your destination. 

With any questions, call a Ski.com Mountain Vacation Specialist at 800-950-4990.

 

 

Strong skier but first-time Heli-Skiing: Adamants, Bugaboos, Cariboos, Gothics, Kootenay, Revelstoke

▪ Consider these special programs: Powder Intro, Powder Masters or Pay As You Play in the Adamants, Cariboos or Gothics

 

Fast and aggressive, experienced heli-skier: Bobbie Burns, Galena, Monashees

▪ Consider these special programs: Powder Max at Kootenay, Steep Week at the Cariboos, Small Group Heli-skiing Pay As You Play in the Adamants, and Gothics

 

Need to stay closely connected to the outside world:

Kootenay and Revelstoke, located within small towns, are best set-up for this. All CMH lodges have some level of Internet access.

 

Skiing with kids:

 

Teens who are strong skiers can be accommodated during the regular program at several lodges. The following special family trips are available:

▪ Family Christmas Trips at the Adamants, Bugaboos & Gothics

▪ +7-day Family New Year's Trip at the Adamants

▪ Family Spring Break at the Bugaboos

 

Private groups:

 

McBride and Valemount each accommodate up to 10 guests; Monashees and Revelstoke can accommodate up to 4 guests.

▪ Consider this special program: Nomad's Week

 

* Prices are subject to availability and changes to the exchange rate. 

Powder Intro:

This specialty week is perfect for strong intermediate skiers and riders on groomed terrain who wish to try Heli-Skiing. During this week, participants ready to make the transition into off-piste skiing and riding learn how to master the art of floating in deep snow. Prices for this specialty week start at $5,250 per person*.

 

Powder Masters:

The Powder Masters program was designed to show people how to enjoy the mountain as they get older. This program emphasizes quality over quantity and starts at $5,250 per person*.

 

Small Group:

For experienced skiers and riders looking for as many face shots as possible, try the Small Group week. These weeks are designed for three or four groups of five guests each and guarantee 100,000 vertical feet in seven days. Each group is supported by Bell 407 six-passenger helicopters for quick lifts and access to more challenging lines. The program is offered at the Kootenay and Adamants lodges and start at $11,422 per person*.

 

Steep Week:

Steep Week, hosted at the Cariboo Lodge, is designed for skiers and riders looking for the ultimate challenge on the steepest skiable terrain in British Columbia. Trips are in late April when the days are longer and the snow conditions are at their best and most stable. Participants must be strong and confident in any terrain, though expert coaching is included. Steep Weeks are limited to nine skiers and riders (split in half) and start at $9,990 per person*.

 

Small Group Heli-Skiing:

Small Group Heli-Skiing trips, supported by Bell 407 six-passenger helicopters, are perfect for three or four groups of five skiers plus a guide each. The smaller group and smaller helicopter makes for faster runs, quicker lifts and more time on the snow! The guaranteed vertical for a 7-day trip is 100,000 feet. These specialty weeks take place at the Kootenay Lodge, (the birthplace of CMH’s Small Group programs) The Adamants, Revelstoke and the Monashees. Pricing starts at $6,292 per person*.

 

Family Trips:

CMH’s Family Trips are designed for families with 12- to 17-year-old kids. Younger children are not able to ski, but are welcome to join the rest of the family at the lodge (supervision required). Families begin the day skiing together, but the kids are able to return to the lodge when they tire. There, they can participate in a variety of fun, supervised indoor and outdoor activities. In the evening, the CMH chefs cook up a grand family dinner, which include special meals for the kids. The eight-day trips guarantee adults 71,000 vertical feet of Heli-Skiing and 5-day adult pricing starts at $4,535 per person*.

 

* Prices are subject to availability and changes to the exchange rate.