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CMH Heli-Skiing
CMH HELI-SKIINGThe World’s Greatest Skiing
—the guide
Dear Skiers and Snowboarders,
I bet we have something in common—a passion for our chosen sport!
At CMH, we made a profession out of our passion, and we built a company
around it. The business is called “CMH Heli-Skiing”. For skiers and snowboarders
everywhere, it provides the ultimate mountain experience on snow. Really.
Heli-Skiing has many shades of perfection. There are now many options out
there. As the originator, it has been our incredibly good fortune to discover
and to operate in those special places where it absolutely works best.
The interior mountain ranges of south eastern British Columbia offer a magical
combination of winter climate, terrain, and forests for the best, most consistent
powder conditions on the planet. Period.
Forty-one years of accumulated experience let us speak with confidence. Our
staff and guides, some of them veterans from the very early days, will proudly
show you the friendliness, hospitality and great times in the mountains that bring
70% of our guests back every year.
Over those forty-one years, we have also learned some very tough lessons. We
manage risk with a high degree of rigour and sophistication; safety is always
our number one priority. But we are not perfect. We ask that you understand the
inherent risks, and that you accept them along with us.
For more than twenty-five years, the “Heli-” has come from Alpine Helicopters.
Their passion for safety and performance is impressive by any measure. Together,
Alpine and CMH offer the best value to be found anywhere in the world.
This handbook lays it out. Please read it carefully.
Then, indulge your passion.
Join us!
Walter Bruns,
President
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Table of Contents:
Walter’s Letter .............................................. Inside Cover
The World’s Greatest Ski Experience .............................4
How Heli-Skiing Works.................................................4
What’s Included in a CMH Heli-Ski Trip ....................5
Guaranteed Vertical Metres of Skiing .....................5
Refunds .........................................................................6
Common Questions About Heli-Skiing ....................6
Equipment .......................................................................10
Common Questions About Equipment ................10
Heli-Boarding ..................................................................12
Common Questions
About Heli-Boarding ...........................................12
Specialty Programs ........................................................14
Powder Introduction ...............................................14
Powder Masters .........................................................14
Private Weeks ...........................................................14
Bobbie Burns (� groups of 11 skiers) .......................14
Kootenay Powder Light ...........................................15
Family Trips .................................................................15
Pay as You Play .........................................................15
Women’s Heli-Skiing .................................................15
The Areas and the Lodges ............................................16
Adamants ..................................................................16
Bobbie Burns ..............................................................16
Bugaboos ...................................................................16
Cariboos .....................................................................17
Galena .......................................................................17
Gothics .......................................................................17
Kootenay ....................................................................17
McBride ......................................................................18
Monashees ................................................................18
Revelstoke ..................................................................18
Silvertip .......................................................................19
Valemount ................................................................ 20
Common Questions
About the Areas and Lodges ........................... 20
Guides ..............................................................................22
Common Questions About Guiding .....................22
Safety ...............................................................................2�
Avalanche and Snow Safety .................................2�
Helicopter Safety ......................................................2�
Common Questions About Safety .........................24
Waiver .............................................................................25
CMH and the Environment ...........................................26
Our Vision for Sustainability .....................................26
Awards, Initiatives, and Support ...........................26
Booking Information ......................................................27
Insurance ..................................................................27
Common Questions About
Arriving, Departing, Booking,
and New Guest Credits ......................................28
Heli-Hiking and Mountaineering ................................. 29
The Mark Kingsbury Foundation ................................. �0
CMH Areas Map ............................................................�1
CMH Area Information ..................................................�2
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Back in 1965 a young Austrian immigrant named Hans
Gmoser, intrigued by the remote Columbia Range,
hit upon the idea of using helicopters to access these
little-known and gloriously unskied mountains, which
thrust up across the Rocky Mountain Trench from the
Canadian Rockies. Hans’ little company, CMH, began
in the fabled Bugaboos with a simple, single-piston Bell
47, and before long branched out into the Columbias’
many sub-ranges, built a series of incomparably
welcoming lodges, and became a big company with
a little company’s welcoming, impassioned attitude.
Skiing is perhaps the most artistic of sports. And what
Hans discovered in the wilderness of Western Canada
was a new art form, to this day the most sublime
expression of skiing’s unequalled freedom and grace.
How Heli-Skiing Works
Skiers arrive in Calgary on the day before their trip and
overnight at the Delta Calgary Airport Hotel, handily
located within the airport complex (our reservations
staff will be happy to make this booking and arrange
our special rate for you). CMH representatives will meet
you in the hotel lobby to assist you with the advance
check-in service and provide you with a room key.
Bus departure times are posted in the Delta Calgary’s
lobby and listed in the Travel Advice brochure, which
is mailed to confirmed guests. Buses depart promptly.
If you miss the bus, transportation to the Heli-Ski area
will be at your own expense.
Our comfortable charter buses depart from the hotel
on the morning of your trip. It takes between four and
seven (weather permitting, tremendously scenic) hours
to reach the different areas. You’ll arrive at the lodge
by early afternoon and be greeted by our staff, who
will show you around the lodge and to your room.
Once everyone is settled in, we’ll have a safety and
lodge orientation. Your safety is our first priority (see
page 2� for more on this). Before or after dinner, the
lodge manager will introduce the staff and explain the
daily routines.
That first evening you’ll be asked about your experience
and at what pace you want to ski. The guides will then
form groups based on compatible experience (see
page 9: How are groups set up?). In the interest of
making Heli-Skiing as enjoyable as possible for all our
guests, the decision about which group you’ll ski with is
entirely at the discretion of the guides.
Each morning before breakfast we conduct an
optional, highly recommended stretching/warm-up
program. Following breakfast on the first day (or on
the first afternoon if time allows), the groups will be
instructed on the use of avalanche transceivers, which
everyone must wear while skiing. The pilot will give a
safety talk around the helicopter before the groups lift
off for their first runs.
All groups ski in the same general area, with the guide
choosing terrain which best suits the group. We ski an
average of eight or more runs per day. If you don’t
want to ski the whole day, in most areas it’s possible on
most days to start skiing later in the morning or to return
to the lodge in the afternoon. We usually have a picnic
lunch in the mountains (and in very inclement weather,
indoors at the lodge).
You should be prepared to ski in the trees for part of
your trip (see page 8: What is tree skiing like?). Some
weeks will require more tree skiing than others. While
skiing in the trees, we always use a buddy system in
which you’ll ski and stay in constant visual contact with
a partner.
The groups fly home to their lodge in the late afternoon for
a sauna or whirlpool, hors d’oeuvres, and much animated
story-telling about the day’s runs.
At trip’s end, you’ll return to Calgary by CMH bus, arriving
in the late evening. Most guests will overnight at the Delta
The World’s greatest Ski experience
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Calgary Airport Hotel before flying out the next day (CMH
representatives will once again be on hand to help with
advance check-in). Early departures from the lodges,
with a mid-afternoon arrival in Calgary (for early evening
flights), are available for an extra charge.
Skiers destined for CMH Kootenay have the option
of joining our transportation in Calgary, Alberta;
Castlegar, British Columbia; or Spokane, Washington.
Transportation is included in the trip price for all Kootenay
trips. Accommodation at Spokane International Airport
is at the Airport Ramada Inn.
What’s included in a CMH Heli-Ski Trip
• From 1�,110 to 4�,570 guaranteed vertical metres
(4�,000 to 142,860 vertical feet) of Heli-Skiing or
Heli-Boarding (depending upon trip length).
• All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• All lodge accommodations and use of lodge
facilities such as saunas, whirlpools, etc.
• Fully escorted transportation to and from Calgary
International Airport on all trips.
• ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides),
and/or IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain
Guides Association) certified guides, and member
of HeliCat Canada.
• Use of specially designed Heli-Skis, featuring the
Atomic Heli-Daddy skis. Poles are also provided.
Snowboarders must bring their own equipment.
• Training in and use of avalanche transceivers.
As noted, transportation for early flight departures is
not included in the trip price.
guaranteed Vertical Metres
Your trip price also includes the guaranteed vertical
metres listed below. Note: CMH calculates these metres
based on actual skiing or boarding. We don’t charge
for “vertical lift” such as flights to and from the skiing.
There is a charge for additional vertical skied above the
guarantee, please see the enclosed Price List for the
current rate. Heli-Skiers/Boarders are not charged for extra
vertical unless they actually ski, which eliminates pressure
on individuals to continue skiing with their group.
10-Day Trips
4�,570 vertical metres
142,860 vertical feet
7-Day Trips
�0,500 vertical metres
100,000 vertical feet
5-Day Trips
21,780 vertical metres
71,000 vertical feet
4-Day Trips
17,500 vertical metres
57,000 vertical feet
3-Day Trips
1�,110 vertical metres
4�,000 vertical feet
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Refunds
CMH offers the most generous refund policy in the Heli-Ski
industry. In the event your vertical metres guarantee isn’t
reached, we will refund you for unskied vertical metres,
please see the enclosed Price List for further details.
Refunds are given only in the event of mechanical
breakdown or poor weather that prevents flying.
An additional credit that must be left on account—
applicable to future incidental lodge charges or future
Heli-Ski or Heli-Hiking trips—is provided if, for reasons
of mechanical breakdown or poor weather, you have
skied less than:
Vertical Metres
Vertical Feet
Credit Refund
10-Day Trips 27,570 90,500 $1,000
7-Day Trips 19,500 64,000 $1,000
5-Day Trips 1�,750 45,000 $715
4-Day Trips 11,000 �6,000 $570
�-Day Trips 8,250 27,000 $4�0
This credit is in addition to the refund, providing the refund
is left on account. It can be used towards any trip within
the next two years. After two years the credit will expire
and is non-refundable. This credit carries no cash value
and is non-transferable and applies only to the person
holding the booking.
Common Questions About Heli-Skiing
What’s the skiing like?
Fantastic. More specifically: Our 12 CMH areas offer a
greater exclusive skiing terrain, not to mention a wider
variety of runs, than any skiing area on the planet
(total area: 15,765 square kilometres, or 6,087 square
miles, almost 40% as large as Switzerland, larger than
19% of the countries in the United Nations). Each area
encompasses more than 1,000 square kilometres
(�86 square miles) for the sole enjoyment of our skiers.
The interior ranges of south eastern British Columbia
are famous for the quality and quantity of their
snowfall. Our runs vary in length from 400 to 2,100
vertical metres (1,640 to 6,888 vertical feet) and are
in the most exquisite, wild, and untouched mountain
country imaginable. We ski on vast open snowfields, on
glaciers, and in the trees.
Note that our guides do their best to find the best
conditions but, for stability reasons and in difficult flying
conditions, options can become limited (on marginal
weather days we may only ski in the trees). Most weeks
see a mix of conditions, so skiers need to be experienced
and capable of handling very challenging conditions.
Am I ready?
Heli-Skiing is not for beginner, novice, or weak
intermediate skiers. You are very likely ready for
Heli-Skiing if you are a strong intermediate or
advanced skier who has been skiing actively for
many consecutive years, and who is able to ski in
control on all types of terrain, from spacious open
glaciers with moderate pitches to steep tree skiing.
You should be comfortable skiing in a variety of snow
conditions, from light, fluffy, boot-top powder to wind-
affected crust, heavy crud, and anything in between.
If you’re a strong intermediate or advanced skier who
lacks experience in powder, we suggest you sign up
for one of our Powder Introduction Weeks (see page
14: Specialty Programs). Once the fundamentals are
in place, powder skiing isn’t radically different from
other types of skiing. First time Heli-Skiers are often
apprehensive about their ability, but this anxiety usually
disappears after the first few runs.
This question about ability is important, so let’s hone it
further with a Heli-Skier’s profile:
• You have extensive skiing experience for a number
of recent seasons at conventional, big mountain
downhill resorts.
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• You choose black runs in all snow and weather
conditions without hesitation. (Though keep in mind
that Heli-Skiing may be considerably more difficult
than the black runs at a conventional ski area.)
• You’re keen enough about the sport to have made
multi-day ski trips, and you’re fit enough to ski a
number of consecutive days.
• You can keep up with most skiers, even if you don't
have the style of someone with more experience.
• When the situation warrants you can, with your skis
on: side-slip, step-up sideways, traverse, and make
kick turns (changing your direction while standing in
one spot). You may never have skied powder, but
you have ventured off the groomed slopes and can
stay well in control in backcountry conditions.
• You are now skiing on high performance gear and
notice the difference.
If you’re still unsure whether you’re ready for Heli-Skiing,
please call us so we can discuss it further. We also have
videos available that show the normal progression of a
first time Heli-Skier.
How fit should I be?
Fitness is often more important than ability. The more
fit you are, the more fun you’ll have Heli-Skiing and the
less likely you’ll be to injure yourself. If you aren’t already
quite active, we strongly recommend that you start an
exercise and stretching program at least eight weeks
prior to your trip. And while you’re in the mountains
with us we suggest you take part in the lodge’s daily
stretching/warm-up sessions.
What if I’m not good enough?
If you have dramatically overrated your fitness, overall
ability, or skill in difficult terrain and snow conditions,
we reserve the right to have you return to the lodge
after a couple of runs. Our decision depends on the
snow conditions and the terrain hazards in the areas
we’re skiing. Your safety and the safety of the other
skiers is our overriding priority. If you can’t keep up
with your group, you may be asked to stay at the
lodge or leave the area before your trip ends. If you
have reservations about your ability, take a look at
our Specialty Programs on page 14.
When’s the best time to Heli-Ski?
This is our most frequently asked question and, frankly,
it’s impossible to answer. Our ski season begins in
December. By that time most ski areas in Western
Canada have already been open for a few weeks. We
wait this late to open so that we know we’ll have more
than enough snow and the quality of skiing will match
the best the season offers. Keep in mind, too, that our
winter begins earlier and lasts longer than it does south
of the border (that is, in the US).
Spring skiing offers a variety of snow conditions ranging
from corn snow on south-facing slopes to powder
on north-facing slopes. The days are longer and the
temperatures warmer in spring, generally giving us more
skiing than at other times during the season. At that
time of the year, we ski primarily on high open slopes,
looking out for corn snow, a precious commodity for
experienced Heli-Skiers. Unlike spring slush, corn snow
is beautifully effortless, the most effortless of the various
conditions we encounter throughout the year. On
the other hand, winter-like conditions often continue
through the spring, with great powder skiing following
each snowfall.
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Do you only offer week-long trips?
No. We are offering more and more variations on our
classic 7-day trips, along with more �-, 4-, 5- and 10-
day trips. We also offer Powder Introduction, Powder
Masters, Private Groups, and other specialty trips.
See our Web site for the latest information. So: many
variations on the grand theme.
Which area should I choose?
Another basically impossible question. If you skied
each area under similar weather and snow conditions
you’d have difficulty distinguishing between them,
as each area offers a similarly wide selection of terrain,
runs, and snow conditions. Exceptions to the rule:
Bobbie Burns, Galena, Kootenay, and Monashees
shouldn’t be considered by first time Heli-Skiers.
If accessibility and ease of communication with the
outside world are important, you should consider the
Gothics, Kootenay, Monashees, Revelstoke, Valemount,
or McBride. If accessibility and communications aren’t
crucial, consider the Adamants, Bobbie Burns, Bugaboos,
Cariboos, Galena, or Silvertip. (You’ll notice different
prices between the areas. This reflects varying costs of
supplying and operating the lodges, some of which are
extremely remote.)
Whichever CMH area you choose, you’ll find the same
terrific skiing and the same friendliness and dedication to
giving you an unforgettable mountain experience.
What is your average snowfall?
It varies greatly from year to year, but, in the actual ski
areas, seasonal snowfall averages range from 1,200
centimetres (470 inches) to 2,000 centimetres (790
inches, or a hefty 65 feet). This generally makes for a
settled snowpack of anywhere from 2.5 metres (8 feet)
to 5 metres (16 feet). (So, to get 1 metre, or � feet, of
settled snow on the ground, approximately 4 metres,
or 1� feet of snow has to fall!) Since our 12 areas cover
that nearly half-of-Switzerland-sized 15,765 square
kilometres, snow amounts and conditions can vary
from one area to the next.
At what altitude do you ski?
Most of our ski terrain is between 1,800 metres (5,900
feet) and 2,800 metres (9,200 feet). In some cases, we
can land as high as �,500 metres (11,500 feet) and ski
down to 600 metres (1,960 feet). The altitude at which
we actually ski will be determined each day by the
guides and pilots, depending on weather and flying
conditions, snow stability, and snow quality.
What is tree skiing like?
Canadian tree skiing is a unique experience. We ski
in natural, mature forests where the wide spacing
between very large trees makes for very pleasant skiing.
Over the past four decades we’ve developed many
runs with good tree-spacing even in dense forests. Our
experience and knowledge of the forests allow us to
ski enjoyably during periods of poor visibility and when
the avalanche risk is high on the open slopes. Since a
portion of your Heli-Skiing trip will be spent tree skiing,
you should keep in mind that, exhilarating as it is, tree
skiing is also difficult and strenuous.
Are there many non-skiing days?
Because we ski in such a variety of terrain and at such
varying altitudes, we can usually find a good skiable
area. On average, we can’t ski at all only about half
a day each week. But should you encounter a difficult
week, you have the assurance of the best refund policy
in the Heli-Skiing business (see Refunds: page 6).
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How are groups set up?
After your arrival at the lodge, we’ll ask you at what
pace you want to ski, and our guides will form groups of
compatible ability. In the interest of making the skiing
as enjoyable as possible for everybody, it’s entirely at
the discretion of the guides to decide which group you
will ski with and to make changes throughout the week
if necessary.
Skiers frequently arrive as part of a group which intends
to ski together. If the group is evenly matched in ability,
this may be possible. However, in forming the groups,
we have to balance the abilities of all the skiers at the
area and we also need, for helicopter safety reasons,
to balance the weights of the flight groups.
Pre-formed groups arriving at the area may say they
don’t mind if their group isn’t evenly matched. But when
one group is mismatched it often causes the other groups
to be mismatched as well, seriously affecting everyone’s
safety and quality of experience. So even if you come
as part of a group expecting to ski together, for the
safety and enjoyment of all our guests, we must reserve
the right to form the groups as we see fit, optimizing the
compatibility of skiing abilities and balancing the weights
of all the groups.
Do I have to sign a waiver?
Yes. Our first and foremost priority is to provide you with
a safe, enjoyable skiing experience and our guides and
pilots are rigorously trained to optimize the program’s
safety and quality. The safety briefings and training
you’ll receive on arrival are designed to explain Heli-
Skiing’s risks and to bring you into partnership with us
in managing them to the fullest extent possible. But
while some elements of risk are manageable, others
are not, and Heli-Skiing’s inherent risks—which exceed
the normal risks of everyday living and recreational
skiing—can’t be completely eliminated. We ask you to
understand and accept this fact in writing prior to your
trip by signing the CMH Heli-Skiing waiver, which you’ll
find on page 25. Unless we have received your properly
completed and witnessed waiver including full contact
information, we can’t accept your booking.
Are gratuities included in the trip price?
They’re not included, and they’re not expected. If
you feel the service you’ve received during your stay
deserves a gratuity, please feel free to include one
at the end of your trip when you settle incidental
expenses. All gratuities are divided equally among the
lodge staff.
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CMH supplies all our skiers with skis and poles, so
there is no need to bring your skis from home, and no
charge for CMH-supplied skis and poles. We do not
provide boots, snowboards, or telemark skis.
One of the biggest breakthroughs in the Heli-Skiing
industry has been the evolution of “fat skis.” Wider
and shorter than conventional skis, they turn with ease
in all conditions, and make skiing in the trees more
enjoyable. (Though we should note that while fat
skis have made Heli-Skiing more accessible to some
intermediate skiers, they have given a false sense of
ability to others.)
The Atomic Heli-Daddy has now become our main
ski for powder skiing. They offer increased floatation
and lighter swing weight (due to their foam-core
construction) and initiate turns significantly easier.
This excellent ski offers versatile performance in all the
different deep snow and terrain conditions for a wide
cross section of skier.
The Heli-Daddy is very forgiving in all snow conditions and
is the number one choice among guides and guests.
It comes in 150, 160, 170, 180 and 190 centimetre lengths.
We also supply all our skiers with light and durable poles
from Scott and Goode. And as for bindings we use
Salomons exclusively; we’ve found them to be the most
durable and well-designed bindings on the market.
Common Questions About equipment
What should I bring?
Helicopter use accounts for the largest portion of your
Heli-Ski trip’s cost. Because we have to fly your luggage
to most of the lodges, you should pack only essential
items. There’s no need to bring an extensive wardrobe,
as the lodges are very casual. You should limit yourself
to one carry-on bag and one suitcase weighing no
more than 18 kg (40 lbs). Laundry facilities are available
for your use at each lodge. Please be sure to bring
exercise clothing to wear during the morning stretching
sessions. Since we provide skis and poles, there’s no
need to bring your own, but we strongly recommend
that you always carry your ski boots as hand luggage!
If you’re planning a Heli-Ski trip in conjunction with
other travel that requires you to pack more than one
suitcase, Delta Calgary Airport Hotel provides our
guests with long-term storage facilities.
What about boots?
If you have a good pair of boots, you don’t need any
advice. But here are some guidelines based on our
Heli-Skiing experience: boots should avoid pressure
points on the toes, ankles, and lower part of the shin.
You want enough hinging action so you can push your
knees forward easily without having to release your
top buckle. And don’t forget that we provide skis and
poles, but we don’t supply boots.
And helmets?
Helmets that offer a low profile or ¾ coverage shell and
a removable neoprene ear cover are the way to go, as
the ear covers can be removed easily depending on
the temperature. Helmets that fully cover the ear (e.g.
race helmets) may be a safety hazard if they prevent
you from hearing the guide’s instructions.
equipment
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Outerwear?
CMH proudly introduces our new outerwear supplier,
Arc’Teryx, a Vancouver company whose core mission
happily dovetails with ours: state-of-the-art, cutting-
edge excellence in all things.
After working with our design team and intensive field-
testing with our guides, Arc’Teryx has created what
we think is the ultimate Heli-Ski jacket and pant, the
Neos AR, now a CMH exclusive. Crafted with unique
technologies (including magnificent new fabrics) and
paradigm-shifting design, the Neos AR has raised the
bar for the entire industry.
Leapfrogging conventional construction, the Neos
AR Gore-Tex and Tweave jacket and pant are built
with finely tuned, waterproof/breathable membrane
technology and careful anatomical shaping. They
incorporate crucial, sometimes overlooked elements
like minimized taping, waterproof zippers, and storm-
sealing hoods.
To measure up to the challenges of Heli-Skiing, the Neos
AR jacket features a high collar with internal hood, four
easily accessible outer pockets (one designed for a
radio), an internal pocket, and an adjustable powder
skirt. The Neos AR pant is anatomically, ergonomically,
and brilliantly designed, with a low-cut bib with fly front;
adjustable suspenders; reinforced lower leg, seat, and
knee; a stretch rear bib panel; hand and thigh cargo
pockets; knee pads; and laminated powder cuffs.
The Neos line will be featured in our Lodge Collection,
our Million Foot Awards Program, and will be our guides’
standard uniform.
Goggles?
Our goggles of choice are Smith Sport Optics.
Featuring an impact-resistant thermal double lens
with UVR protection and effective anti-fog coating,
they also provide wide peripheral vision and superior
clarity. The Turbo model has a silent battery-powered
fan to eliminate fogging and is compatible with an
optical insert for prescription lens wearers.
Gloves?
CMH designed the original gauntlet glove more than �0
years ago. Our Gordini powder gloves feature a cordura
gauntlet to keep snow out, with a removable fleece
liner which enables the gloves to be used in varying
temperatures. We use Clarino, a synthetic leather, in
the palm for durability, and stretch fabric for flexibility
in the fingers. The gloves’ lining is made of fleece and
lava wool for their wicking and thermal properties, and
a breathable membrane for waterproofing. We also
offer a mitt version from Powder Pipeline, featuring the
same incomparable value and function.
Is this CMH-recommended gear available in your
lodge shops?
Yes. We go into detail about our well-supplied shops
on page 21. For more information and digital images
for our CMH Design products, email us at retailshop@
cmhinc.com or call our Shop Division at 1-800-661-0252.
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CMH heartily welcomes snowboarders! Nowhere in the
riding world can the exhilaration of snowboarding’s long,
arcing turns and its grace and freedom of motion find a
better expression than in our wild, undisturbed mountains.
CMH Heli-Boarding is the ultimate riding experience.
Here are some guidelines and advice if you want to
ride enjoyably in our mountains.
• You must be a confident and experienced rider with
at least 80 days of extensive experience on all types
of slopes and in changing snow conditions.
• CMH’s guides—many of whom ride as well as ski—are
expert at finding the best lines. Our terrain is wild, true
backcountry, with many variations, and reading it
well is crucial. This means keeping enough speed for
undulations and low angle areas and anticipating
what is ahead of you. You’ll always need to do some
traversing when you’re in the backcountry. Expect
to traverse as you approach the pick-up at the end
of most runs.
• Snowboard equipment and proper clothing can
make or break your day. Further on we give some
recommendations.
• Our deep snow is great for backcountry powder
riding and bad for walking, so keep your board on
if at all possible. To avoid stalling, remember to sit
back on the board, put your weight on your back
leg, and keep the board’s nose out of the snow.
• The rules of courtesy for skiers and riders are the
same. In order to share the powder with others, try to
make your own fresh turns, at a practical width from
the other tracks. Take turns going first and always
follow the guide’s instructions.
Common Questions About Heli-Boarding
Is there a board that’s best for the backcountry?
We provide our skiers with skis, but we don’t supply
our snowboarders with boards. It’s important to arrive
at CMH with the right gear. The ideal snowboard for
powder riding is somewhat longer and a bit wider than
a freestyle or traditional resort-riding board. It has an
upturned nose and tail and is specially designed for
powder and the variable conditions of backcountry
(off-piste) riding. Our Heli-Boarders sometimes use
swallowtail boards, which tend to be long, and are
perfect for cruising and open terrain. Best bet: a
freeride (6-10 centimeters longer than your everyday
freeriding board) or powder-specific board (tapered
board or swallowtail).
Should bindings be adjusted for powder?
Yes. To avoid severe leg ache, adjust your stance by
moving the bindings slightly towards the back of the
board. This puts more weight on the board’s tail side,
so the nose will be raised and your board will keep
floating above the snow.
Heli-Boarding
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What clothing do you recommend for backcountry
powder riding?
When riding powder in the backcountry, layers are
a must. Capilene, fleece, and other wicking fabrics
are good choices. Your clothing should be warm, non-
restrictive, breathable, and, above all, water-resistant
or waterproof. Jackets with built-in “powder skirts”
will stop snow from accumulating around your waist,
which keeps you comfortable.
About gloves: we recommend our specially designed
powder gloves as regular ski resort gloves are not very
warm and are difficult to keep dry. For more information
on our specially designed powder gloves (see page 11).
How about helmets?
Helmets that offer a low profile or ¾ coverage shell and
a removable neoprene ear cover are the way to go,
as the ear covers can be removed easily depending
on the temperature. Helmets that fully cover the ear
(e.g. race helmets) may be a safety hazard if they
prevent you from hearing the guide’s instructions.
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Powder introduction
With the right attitude and a few technical tips, any
strong intermediate skier can learn to enjoy wilderness
skiing. Our very popular Powder Introduction is a ski
improvement program designed to get those strong
intermediate skiers up to Heli-Skiing speed.
Powder Introduction isn’t for beginner level skiers, or
skiers who are taking up the sport after being inactive
for several years. It is a great boost, though, for skiers
who have put in 20 to �0 days on the slopes per
season for several recent seasons, who have a strong,
aggressive parallel turning technique, who are adept
at up-stem and kick turns, who are at ease traversing
steep slopes, and who can side-slip and side-step up,
down, and sideways on narrow, steep terrain.
We recommend Powder Introduction for that kind of skier
looking to make the transition into confident, capable,
off-piste skiing as quickly as possible. Powder Introduction
groups are made up of 10 skiers who work with two
specially-trained guides, allowing for lots of practical
instruction while skiing, and, if necessary, splitting the
group according to ability.
Powder Introduction weeks are offered throughout the
season. Check the Dates and Prices insert or our Web
site for exact dates.
Powder Masters
One of our greatest joys at CMH is seeing so many skiers
return year after year. Some of you started with Hans
and Leo back in the early years in the Bugaboos. Many
more of you joined us in the seasons that followed.
We’re honoured and privileged that you continue to ski
with us. After sharing so many wonderful experiences in
the mountains and at the lodges, you’re no longer just
clients or guests, but family.
We know that Heli-Skiers are forever young in heart and
mind, but we also know that the rest of the mechanism
doesn’t always get the message. We designed our
Powder Masters, under the expert direction of Roko
Koell, to keep up our friendship and keep you on the
slopes as long as your spirit is willing.
Powder Masters emphasizes quality of skiing over
quantity of vertical feet (but, as always, stresses safety
above all). Its two guides and a maximum of 10 guests
per group insure a high level of personal attention.
When the conditions are right we’ll giv’er. When the
snow is tricky or the weather is poor, we’ll cherry-pick
the best skiing we can find. Our main goal is to maximize
your enjoyment of skiing in the mountains we all love.
Powder Masters weeks are offered throughout the
season. We eagerly knock ourselves out to make
your Masters week a grand event, a tremendous Heli-
Skiing experience.
Private Weeks
If Heli-Skiing is the ultimate ski experience, Private
Weeks are very likely the ultimate way to experience
that experience. Private groups have exclusive use of a
helicopter and two guides and—with unlimited vertical
metres of skiing at their disposal—tremendous flexibility
in setting their own pace and choosing the amount of
skiing they want to do.
When CMH first offered Private Weeks, we had no idea
how popular they would become. But the chance to
enjoy the world’s greatest skiing (and snowboarding)
in privacy and with maximum versatility has proven a
huge winner. We accommodate private groups with a
maximum of 10 skiers throughout the season at McBride,
Silvertip, and Valemount lodges, and at Monashees
and Revelstoke with a maximum of four skiers.
Bobbie Burns (3 groups of 11 skiers)
If you’re a hard-charging, fit, and experienced Heli-
Skier, interested in a faster pace and fewer groups, take
a look at our special Bobbie Burns set-up on page 16.
Specialty Programs
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kootenay Powder light
Small, fast, maneuverable, and flexible. Those four
words just about sum up the essence of our Kootenay
Powder Light program. You’ll ski in one of three groups of
five skiers, each group with a guide, supported by a Bell
407 six-passenger helicopter. This light helicopter and
the small group size make for quick lifts, lots of flexibility
for skiing throughout the area, and the chance to ski
interesting and challenging lines that may not work as
well for larger groups.
Family Trips
Our Spring Break and Christmas Holiday Family Trips are
designed for 12- to 17-year old kids and their parents
(or grandparents, aunts and uncles). Families begin
the day skiing together, but when the kids get tired
they can return to the lodge and the older folks can
stay up in the mountains (as always, they’ll have the
chance to return to the lodge themselves at mid-day
or on refueling flights).
Adults are guaranteed the usual �0,500 vertical metres
(100,000 vertical feet) of Heli-Skiing. For children the
guarantee is 15,250 vertical metres (50,000 vertical
feet), taking pressure off the kids to stay out all day (but
if they’re go-getters, they can continue skiing beyond
their guaranteed vertical feet at the normal rate).
Youngsters who come in early from skiing enjoy a variety
of fun, supervised activities, including, cross-country
skiing, snowshoeing, building igloos or snowmen, doing
crafts, or—always a big favourite—tackling the lodge’s
climbing wall (where available). In the evening, our
chefs cook up a grand family dinner, with special menu
choices for the kids. On Christmas morning, families will
share time around a beautiful tree with presents for
everyone in the lodge.
If you have a child who is under 12, but who you think
is ready for Heli-Skiing, please call us. Younger children
who won’t be skiing are welcome at no charge, but
you’ll have to provide childcare (we offer a non-skier,
“nanny” rate).
Because of the special prices for Family Trips, we’re not
able to offer New Guest Credits or Group Organizer’s
Commissions.
Pay As You Play
We may have the most generous refund policy in
the industry, but we can’t control the conditions. So
we’re pleased to introduce a great way to reduce the
financial risks of a CMH Heli-Ski trip.
To Pay As You Play, your initial cost covers accommo-
dation, meals and services. Beyond that, you only pay
for what YOU choose to ski—as much or as little as you
want, and as conditions allow for.
Three, four and seven-day trips are offered and come
with no guaranteed footage, and you will be charged
to ski. Please see the enclosed Price List for details.
Please note: Generally, there will be ample opportunities
to return to the lodge throughout the day, but we just
cannot offer skiers the option to fly out after EVERY run;
otherwise we could not accommodate those skiers
who wish to continue skiing throughout the day.
Women’s Heli-Skiing
Soar—and ski!—to new heights with Canadian Mountain
Holidays’ Women’s Heli-Skiing trips. Experience the exhil-
aration of skiing wild and untouched places. Each day
the chopper whisks you off into the hills where, together
with your guides you revel in the joy of skiing fresh pristine
powder – run, after run, after run! At the end of the day,
you fly home for a well-deserved soothing massage; a
relaxing hot-tub soak; a cozy, crackling fire; a sumptuous
dinner, and an unforgettable evening spent with new
and soon to be “forever” friends.
Note that the Women’s group will share the Lodge with
other CMH guests.
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Our nine wilderness lodges and three in-town facilities
are designed imaginatively and specifically to meet
the needs of Heli-Skiers and Heli-Boarders, both
practically and aesthetically. Comfortable, homey,
with a carefully considered mix of the modern and
the traditional, they would be fine vacation spots
even without the skiing.
Our chefs and pastry specialists present sumptuous
meals and spectacular desserts in our family-style,
informal dining rooms. Our living rooms are spacious
and airy, each with a welcoming fireplace and well-
stocked bar. Each lodge has a sauna, whirlpool, and
a massage expert on hand to soothe tired muscles.
And each bed is topped by a cozy down duvet. Each
lodge has a games room, a large drying room, and a
well-stocked shop for essentials, ski equipment, and
clothing. And we provide snowshoes, cross-country
skis, boots, and poles for quiet walks and skiing based
from the lodges.
Adamants
Adamant Lodge is spectacularly situated at the
confluence of four major alpine valleys. It’s named
for a majestic collection of diamond-hard peaks,
a sub-range of the Selkirks, where we do all our
Adamants-based Heli-Skiing. The Selkirks are famed
for long glaciers, deep valleys, and rugged vistas. Their
excellent tree skiing and huge, open glacier terrain
make the Adamants one of our most popular areas.
Notable runs: Concentrator, Silkroad,
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Bobbie Burns
Bobbie Burns is one of the only lodges that accesses
skiing in both the Purcell and Selkirk Mountains.
Suitable only for physically fit, well-experienced skiers
and snowboarders who enjoy a faster pace, it offers a
rich selection of runs in the trees and in high, glaciated
terrain. Its �� guests are divided into a maximum of �
groups of 11 skiers each (normally we have 4 groups
of 11), allowing us to fly further afield for more time
on the slopes. The area’s many valleys enfold various
micro-climates, allowing for good skiing in virtually all
conditions. Bobbie Burns offers some of the finest Heli-
Skiing anywhere in our mountains, which is another
way of saying anywhere on earth.
Notable runs: Snow Ocean, Little Sister, Killer Whale
Bugaboos
In 1965, CMH inaugurated Heli-Skiing in the spectacular
granite spires of the Bugaboo Mountains. The Bugaboos
is our most established area, offering an immense
variety of runs, both above and below tree line. As one
Heli-Skier wrote, “Having this terrain all to ourselves is
like having a private Zermatt or Chamonix.” Skiing
on glaciers surrounded by massive monoliths is an
indelibly intense and heart-spinning experience. And
our magnificently sited, recently renovated Bugaboo
Lodge is still the only base for skiing in these world-
famous peaks.
Notable runs: Cannonbarrell, Kingsbury Pearl,
Macarthy Glacier
The Areas and the lodges
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Cariboos
Cariboo Lodge is the finest mountain lodge of its kind
in the entire Cariboo Range, a legendary old gold
rush area of high, north-facing glaciers; wide, endless
alpine runs, and good tree skiing in breathtaking
surroundings. With access to the consistently high
snowfall of the North Thompson Valley, the Cariboos
offer terrific, high-quality Heli-Skiing until very late in
the season.
Notable runs: Encore, Blackstone, Goldmine
galena
Galena Lodge is located in a wild and remote
setting surrounded by some of the most varied and
challenging tree skiing CMH offers. All our Galena skiing
is done in the Badshot Range of the Selkirks, known for
its abundant snow, rugged beauty, and quality skiing.
Three major valleys converge close to the lodge,
providing access to skiable areas in most types of
weather. Galena is for stronger, aggressive skiers and
snowboarders only, and shouldn’t be considered by
first time Heli-Skiers/Boarders.
Notable runs: Mega Bubba, Hanging Gardens, Freefall
gothics
Located in the Goldstream River Valley in the Northern
Selkirks, Gothics Lodge is named after a group of
granite mountains whose steeple-like spires are
reminiscent of Gothic cathedrals. Gothics accesses
both the Northern Selkirks and the Monashees, and
boasts an excellent variety of terrain, from a rich
palette of tree skiing to open glacier skiing.
Notable runs: Endless Journey, Run of the Century,
Breathless Bowl
kootenay
CMH Kootenay is based in the delightful British Columbia
village of Nakusp, on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake,
a convenient drive for people coming from Western
Canada and the northwestern United States. Our Heli-
Skiing out of Kootenay is in two ranges, the Selkirks and
the Monashees. Most of its runs weave in and out of old
growth forests blessed with abundant snow. We access
our ski areas from several staging points; vans are used
to transport groups to the helicopters.
The terrain is demanding at Kootenay and is for stronger,
aggressive skiers and snowboarders only. Skiers should
be physically fit and prepared to spend the whole
day in the mountains, as the chance to fly back to the
lodge during the day is rare.
Our accommodations are at the Kuskanax and
Tenderfoot Lodges in the centre of Nakusp. Both lodges
are owned and operated by CMH, and provide great
service in an extraordinarily friendly and charming
atmosphere. (See page 5: How Heli-Skiing Works for
Kootenay arrival information.)
Notable runs: Pleasure Centre, Powder One, Empress
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McBride
McBride, CMH’s largest area, is located in the vast and
wild northern Cariboos. Its rugged, steep terrain, huge
glaciated plateaus, and mature, well-spaced forests
offer a magnificent range of skiing opportunities.
Impressive views of the Cariboos’ spiky Premier Range
and the Rockies’ monarch, Mount Robson, dominate
the area.
The McBride area is notable for its unlimited vertical
skiing (that is, there is no charge for exceeding the
guaranteed number of vertical metres). With only one
private group of up to 10 skiers, McBride offers much
mobility and the flexibility to find the snow and terrain
best suited to the group’s abilities and desires and the
pace at which they want to ski.
Accommodations in McBride are at the North Country
Lodge, where CMH leases a private facility complete
with a private dining room, a comfortable lounge
with wood-burning fireplace, a massage room,
and whirlpool. All our rooms and amenities are in an
enclosed structure exclusive to CMH guests. The North
Country Lodge is located just off Highway #16 adjacent
to the village of McBride.
Transportation to McBride is by chartered bus from
Prince George to McBride. Guests are asked to fly
direct to Prince George, BC via Vancouver, BC. We ask
that you arrive in Prince George on the Friday evening
prior to the Saturday start of your CMH trip. Upon arrival
at the Prince George Airport, a shuttle driver will meet
you and shuttle you to the Coast Inn in Prince George
where you will overnight before being driven to McBride
Lodge in the morning. Driving time from Prince George
to McBride averages 2 hours and �0 minutes.
Notable runs: Gas Me Up, Tattoo You, Courchevel
Monashees
The Monashees present perhaps the most challeng-
ing skiing of any of our areas and are suitable only for
experienced CMH Heli-Skiers and Heli-Boarders who
normally ski in the fastest group in other CMH areas.
Between 60 and 90 percent of Monashees skiing is in a
mature, naturally well-spaced forest. Along with some
of the best tree skiing on earth, the Monashees is also
admired for its long, consistently steep-pitched runs.
Monashees also accommodates private groups with
a maximum of four skiers throughout the season.
Operating independently from our regular program,
these private groups enjoy unlimited skiing thanks to
their private helicopter and two guides.
Notable runs: Steep and Deep, Elevator, Bavaria
Revelstoke
With access to both the Monashees and the Selkirks,
Revelstoke is defined by deep snow, big, open alpine
and glacier terrain, and tree skiing equal to the
best of any other CMH area. Its great size and quick
accessibility by vans and helicopters allow us to find
good skiing even in inclement weather.
Revelstoke is one of British Columbia’s oldest towns, and
its history and charm are well preserved. We stay at the
Regent Inn, in Revelstoke’s historic centre. The Regent
is a family-owned and operated hotel highly regarded
for its excellent cuisine, fine accommodations, and
friendly staff (and, just across the street, you’ll find a
handy health club). You have the opportunity to dine
at your leisure, with a few friends, or as part of a larger
group. With a full complement of facilities, plus the
attractions of a quaint town, Revelstoke offers a well-
rounded Heli-Ski vacation.
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Private groups with a maximum of four skiers are also
accommodated throughout the season at Revelstoke.
These groups operate independently from our regular
program, with their own private helicopter, two guides,
and unlimited skiing.
Notable runs: High Roller, Copeland, Crawford
Silvertip
We opened Silvertip Lodge a few years ago to
accommodate private groups of up to 10 Heli-Skiers/
Boarders. Silvertip is located on the shores of Quesnel
Lake and was originally built as a fly-in fishing camp.
The lodge is rustic, simple, and satisfyingly comfortable,
with eight cozy guestrooms (six with two beds and
two with one queen bed), private bathrooms, living
room, dining room, a bar/lounge with a wood stove,
a massage room, and an outdoor lakeside whirlpool,
steamroom, and sauna. Next to the lodge is a private
cabin with two beds and a private bathroom.
CMH Silvertip’s ski area in the Cariboos is spectacular,
offering its private groups unlimited skiing, about 80
percent of it in trees, in an area more than half the
size of Luxembourg (1,462 square kilometres, to be
exact). Few people have ever seen, much less skied,
the rugged, gloriously undeveloped mountains of
this very remote part of British Columbia.
Transport to Silvertip is via private charter plane (weather
permitting) from Calgary to the town of Williams Lake,
followed by a 45-minute helicopter flight to the lodge.
If the weather is poor we will fly to an alternate location
or use ground transportation.
Notable runs: Promise Me, Gauley Wall,
Old MacDonald
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Valemount
Valemount is nestled in the sublime valley from
which it takes its name, just outside the little town of
Valemount. We designed Valemount specifically for
private groups of up to 10. Its beautiful design, fine
amenities, and secluded location—away from town
but easily accessible by road—make it one of CMH’s
most coveted places.
We ski in the vast Cariboos, enjoying the range’s
wide variety of terrain, from long, steep, exhilarating
tree runs to wide-open glaciers. The lodge’s private
groups enjoy the use of their own helicopter and two
guides, allowing for a high degree of flexibility and
unlimited skiing. Since our Valemount guides are
highly experienced instructors, Valemount is ideal for
Heli-Skiing oldtimers and first time deep snow skiers or
snowboarders alike.
Weather permitting, transportation from Calgary is by
private chartered plane. If the weather is poor we fly
to an alternate location or use ground transportation.
Valemount is located 520 kilometres northwest of
Calgary and flight time averages 75 minutes.
Notable runs: Monstre Bon, Crazy Horse, Morning Glory
Common Questions About the Areas and lodges
Which area and which lodge should I choose?
We answer this question over on page 8: Which area
should I choose?. To summarize: Each of our areas offers
a similar selection of terrain, runs, and snow conditions,
and if you skied each area under similar weather and
snow conditions you’d have difficulty distinguishing
between them. (Exception to the general rule: Bobbie
Burns, Galena, Kootenay and Monashees shouldn’t be
considered by first time Heli-Skiers or Heli-Boarders.)
It’s true that veteran Heli-Skiers often have a favourite
lodge or area, based on friendship with particular
guides, the extravagant creations of a certain lodge’s
pastry chef, or just because of an especially peak
experience. In the end, this is a little like asking a parent
to choose a favourite child. They’re all wonderful.
Can I connect with the outside world?
We try to create an environment where guests can ski,
relax, enjoy great food, meet new friends, and serenely
step away from the world’s hectic pace. But there’s no
getting around the fact that new technologies have
altered the communications landscape. Our challenge
is to preserve our lodges’ away-from-it-all atmosphere
and at the same time provide basic connectivity for
guests who require it. So: tucked away in a central but
quiet location, each lodge has available for guest use a
computer equipped with Word, Excel, and basic Internet
access. A Cat-5 LAN connection to the Internet is also
available for personal laptops (please check the FAQ
page on our Web site for the most up-to-date information).
Fax machines are available at Revelstoke, Gothics,
Kootenay, Monashees, McBride, and Valemount.
Note that use of CMH facilities with personal equipment
is done at your own risk, and no support services are
available (also keep in mind that we’re on a 110-volt
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system). And, due to the remoteness of our lodges
and the lack of on-site technical resources, we can’t
guarantee these services. Connectivity problems can
occur, and when they do, systems can be down for over a
week at a time. (Our telephone network is separate from
the Internet, so you can connect by modem in a pinch.)
Bandwidth is limited, so we ask guests to be considerate
of others when using them. If you need more reliable
service, we suggest you consider Revelstoke, Kootenay,
or McBride lodges.
All rooms at Valemount, McBride, Kootenay, and
Revelstoke are furnished with a telephone. The numbers
for these areas are: Valemount (250) 566-4111;
Revelstoke (250) 8�7-2107; Kootenay (250) 265-�618;
and McBride (250) 569-0001. Pay phones for outgoing
calls are available in the Gothics and Monashees. The
Adamants, Bugaboos, Bobbie Burns, Cariboos and
Galena all have radio telephones available for guests’
outgoing calls. Silvertip has a single satellite phone
that is for emergency calls only. Incoming messages
should be forwarded through the CMH office in Banff
(40�-762-7100) and are also for emergency purposes only.
Mobile telephone coverage is available at Kootenay,
McBride, and Valemount lodges; their service provider
is Telus Mobility. Revelstoke’s providers are Telus Mobility
and Rogers Wireless.
Once again, the CMH Banff office phone number is
40�-762-7100. Our office is open from 8:�0 am to 5:00 pm
Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Saturday.
All messages are passed on to the Areas each day.
What can I find in your shops?
From technical to casual, kids to adults, we have
everything to fit your Heli-Skiing needs. Each lodge’s
shop features a complete line of specially designed
CMH clothing, as well as many brand names from
around the world. (See page 10: Equipment.) Our
retail bywords are quality, function, uniqueness, and
value. Every item is field-tested before we will endorse
it. We also carry film, sunglasses, custom luggage, and
souvenirs, as well as a full range of custom boot liners
and boot fitting accessories. And while we can’t fill
prescriptions (you must bring these with you), we do
stock a range of over-the-counter medicines.
For more information and digital images of our
CMH Designs products, please email us at retailshop@
cmhinc.com or call our Shop Division at 1-800-661-0252.
Can you cook for special diets?
If you have special dietary requirements, please send
us a short letter or email ([email protected]), preferably
two weeks prior to your trip, outlining what you’ll need
during your stay. Our chefs will make every effort to
accommodate your diet.
What do I do if I snore?
If you don’t want your roommate to resent you and you
really feel that you must have a single room, even for
medical reasons, then you must book one and pay the
single supplement.
What voltage do you use at the lodges?
All lodge outlets are 110-volt (not 220-volt).
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A fundamental element of great Heli-Skiing is great
guiding. Our 110-member guiding corps averages 12 ½
years of guiding experience. The great majority of CMH
guides are fully certified by the International Federation
of Mountain Guides Association, a process that takes an
average of eight years. All guides take ongoing refresher
courses in avalanche hazard evaluation and stability
analysis, weather analysis, and wilderness first aid.
These Heli-Ski professionals come from Canada, the
US, Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, Italy, and
New Zealand. They share a fiery love of skiing and a
commitment to camaraderie, graceful guiding, and
technical expertise. And they are one more reason
that an astounding 70 percent of CMH Heli-Skiers are
returning guests.
Common Question About guiding
What is HeliCat Canada?
HeliCat Canada, of which CMH is a member in very good
standing, sets strict safety standards for operating a
Helicopter and/or Snowcat ski operation. Only by skiing
with a member of HeliCat Canada can you be assured
of skiing with certified ski guides who follow a strict set
of operating procedures. For more information go to
www.helicatcanada.com.
guides
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It’s a given, but it’s worth noting: Every other
consideration pales before the issue of safety. It has
always been our first priority. Our guides and pilots are
well trained in risk management, but Heli-Skiing is not
risk-free and there are some risks you must share with
us, as we note on page 9: Do I have to sign a waiver?
Here are some of the things we do to maintain our
excellent safety record:
Avalanche and Snow Safety
CMH has developed a comprehensive snow and
avalanche management system which includes pro-
cedures for collecting weather and snow information;
evaluating snowpack stability; assessing hazards in the
terrain; and determining an appropriate skiing program
tailored to on-the-ground conditions.
Each area has a snow safety guide, operating sep-
arately from the skiing program, who makes additional
observations as required to facilitate informed
decisions by the guiding team. Observations are
shared between all CMH areas on a daily conference
call, and are relayed to the Canadian Avalanche
Centre, where they are compiled in a daily, industry-
wide information exchange. We actively participate
in avalanche research projects with the University of
Calgary and the University of British Columbia.
Helicopter Safety
Alpine Helicopters has provided CMH with consistently
excellent service for more than 25 years. Alpine’s
pilots are highly capable, experienced, and specially
trained in our mountain environment. As active
participants in our safety network, they monitor our
guests’ compliance and give a comprehensive safety
talk around the helicopter just before the groups lift off
for their first run.
Our primary helicopters are twin-engine, 11-passenger,
jet-powered Bell 212s. We also use Bell 407s, Bell 206L�s,
and Bell 206Bs for smaller groups and special flights. For
private groups of four or less and the Kootenay Powder
Light program, the primary helicopter is a Bell 407.
Should a 407 not be available or breakdown, it may
be replaced by a Bell 212. Ongoing maintenance is
provided by a full-time engineer based in each area.
All helicopters are equipped with modified skid gear
to land on snow, a side basket with a lid to carry skis
and snowboards, and radios to ensure continuous
communication between pilot, guides, the base lodge,
other CMH areas, and outside resources.
Safety
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Common Questions About Safety
Have you ever had a fatality?
Given the complexity of snow, and the vast wilderness
areas rapidly accessible by our helicopters, Heli-Skiing
remains an art as well as a science. In spite of all of our
efforts over more than 41 years, 145,040 skier-weeks,
and 8.1 million runs, we have suffered �2 fatalities, 2� of
them in 9 avalanche accidents.
Can I bring my own ABS balloon?
The use of ABS avalanche balloons is permitted, but
for safety reasons they can’t be allowed in the main
compartment of the helicopter under any circumstance.
All ABS packs must be removed and transported, at
the discretion of the guide, in the ski basket, tail boom,
or in a netted off jump seat. Regardless of the personal
equipment you bring, you will be required to take your
turn carrying one of the four guest packs, which contain
a shovel, an avalanche probe, a first aid kit and, in one of
the packs, a radio.
What if I have an accident?
Our guides carry their own equipment pack, which
enables them to handle most accidents on the spot.
Helicopters can usually land close to an injured skier for
immediate evacuation and the helicopter is equipped
with additional resuscitation and rescue equipment.
More equipment is available at remote rescue caches
and at the lodge. All staff members are briefed on rescue
plans for emergency situations. If evacuation beyond
the base lodge is required, the cost is your responsibility;
we recommend that you carry insurance for such
ambulance service.
Do you supply avalanche transceivers?
Yes. Every Heli-Skier and Heli-Boarder must wear our
transceiver while skiing, and there will be a mandatory
group instruction and practice for all guests in their use
before your first run.
Can I use my own personal
VHF handheld radio?
Guests are welcome to bring their personal radios.
However, CMH’s operational frequency is restricted to
emergency use only. You’ll have to have an alternate
frequency programmed into your radio if you want to
chat with other guests.
Can I use my personal music player?
While personal music players are very portable (and
built into jackets and helmets) we must insist that for
safety reasons the use of personal music players is not
permitted while out skiing. For your safety and that of
the others in your group, you must be able to hear your
guide at all times!
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CMH HELI-SKI WAIVERWARNING: THIS AGREEMENT WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. READ IT CAREFULLY!
In consideration of CMH (as defined below) accepting my application for and permitting me to participate in a helicopter skiing trip (”CMH Heli-Ski Trip”) on lands ownedby or under the control of CMH or the Province (as defined below) or elsewhere, the following waiver of all claims, release from all liability, assumption of all risks, agreement not to sueand other terms of this agreement (“CMH Heli-Ski Waiver”) are entered into by me with and for the benefit of:
Canadian Mountain Holidays Inc., and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of theAlpine Helicopters Ltd. Province of British Columbiaand their affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “CMH”) (“Province”)
and the “Personnel” (as defined below).
I waive any and all claims that I have or may in the future have against, and release from all liability and agree not to sue, CMH, the Province and any of their shareholders,directors, officers, employees, servants, helicopter skiing guides, helicopter pilots, helicopter maintenance personnel, agents, contractors, suppliers and representatives (collectively, the“Personnel”) for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss that I sustain during or as a result of any CMH Heli-Ski Trip due to any cause whatsoever on the part of any oneor more of CMH, the Province, the Personnel or others, including:
(a) negligence (the meaning of which includes failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful person would use under similar circumstances and failure to meetstandards of care in the helicopter skiing industry in the Province of British Columbia for the safety of heli-skiers);
(b) breach of any other duty imposed by law, including any duty imposed by occupiers liability or other legislation;(c) breach of any contract; and(d) mistakes or errors in judgment of any kind.
I am aware of the risks inherent in skiing and I am aware that helicopter skiing has certain additional dangers and risks, including:AVALANCHES: I am aware that avalanches frequently occur in the mountainous terrain used for helicopter skiing and that avalanches have caused a number of fatalities involv-ing heli-skiing. If I use a snowboard or telemark skis, I am aware that there is an increased risk that I will not survive an avalanche if the snowboard or telemark skis do nothave a binding release mechanism. I am aware that the risk of an avalanche is always present in helicopter skiing, that this risk cannot be completely eliminated by CMH andthe Personnel, and that avalanche accidents may result from the failure for any reason (including negligence) of CMH or the Personnel to correctly determine the stability andsafety of a slope for skiing or to predict where or when an avalanche might occur.MOUNTAIN TERRAIN: In addition to avalanches, I am aware that the rugged mountain terrain used for helicopter skiing has many other dangerous obstacles and hazardsincluding glacier crevasses, rock outcroppings, cornices, cliffs, heavily forested areas with fallen trees and tree stumps, creeks and boulders and also man-made hazards suchas logging clear cuts, logging roads, road banks and fences that cross heli-skiing slopes; that these hazards may be hidden by snow; and that if I become injured or lost insevere winter weather conditions or difficult terrain there is a risk of delay in being rescued.TREE WELLS: I am aware that deep depressions (“tree wells”) in the snow beneath the trees on slopes used for helicopter skiing can be a serious hazard to heli-skiers andthat a number of heli-skiing fatalities have occurred when heli-skiers have fallen into tree wells.OTHER HELI-SKIERS: Heli-skiers ski in groups or with partners and I am aware of the risk of colliding with other heli-skiers and the risk of being separated from other heli-skiers or becoming lost.HELICOPTER TRAVEL: I am aware of the risk of mechanical failure or operational error including pilot error in the operation of helicopters and that there are increased risksof helicopter travel in mountainous areas, especially in winter weather conditions.WEATHER: I am aware that weather conditions may be extreme and can change rapidly without warning.TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AREAS: I am aware of the risks associated with transport through mountainous areas including rapidly changing road and highway con-ditions and the risks of using aircraft, motor coaches, vans and taxis which may or may not be owned and/or operated by CMH.
I assume and accept all the risks and dangers of helicopter skiing and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or other loss as a result. I agree that, althoughCMH and the Personnel may take precautions to reduce the risks and increase the safety of helicopter skiing and to determine whether a particular slope is safe from the risk of avalancheor other hazards before it is skied, it is not possible for CMH or the Personnel to make helicopter skiing completely safe or to predict with complete assurance whether the terrain to beskied is safe from the risk of avalanche. I willingly accept these risks and agree to the terms of this CMH Heli-Ski Waiver even if CMH or any of the Personnel are found in law to be neg-ligent or in breach of a duty of care or any other obligation to me in their conduct of any CMH Heli-Ski Trip.
I am aware that the enjoyment and excitement of helicopter skiing is derived in part from skiing in powder snow on steep ungroomed slopes and is contributed to by the inher-ent risks of helicopter skiing.
In signing this CMH Heli-Ski Waiver, I am not relying on any oral, written or visual statements of any kind, including promotional statements made by CMH in the “CMH Heli-Skiing Handbook” or other brochures or by any of the Personnel or by the Province to induce me to go on a CMH-Heli Ski Trip.
I confirm that I am of the full age of nineteen years, that I have had sufficient time to read and understand what I am agreeing to in this CMH Heli-Ski Waiver before signing itand that it will be binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and successors.
I agree that the CMH Heli-Ski Waiver and the agreements it contains will be governed exclusively in all respects by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of theProvince of British Columbia. I hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of British Columbia and I agree that no other courts can exercise juris-diction over the agreements and claims referred to herein. Any litigation to enforce this agreement shall be instituted in British Columbia and nowhere else.
I agree that the terms “helicopter skiing”, “heli-skiing” and “skiing” herein include snowboarding, mono-skiing, telemark skiing and other similar activities and the term “heli-skier” includes snowboarder, mono-skier and telemark skier.
Signed and witnessed this ______________ day of _____________________, year ______.
______________________________________________Signature of Witness
______________________________________________Signature of Applicant
______________________________________________Print Name of Witness
____________________________________________________________________________________________ Print Name of ApplicantPrint Address of Witness
_______________________________________________________________________City State / Prov. Postal / Zip
Waiver
To ensure that you fully understand the risks inherent in Heli-Skiing, we ask that you sign a waiver before we can accept
your Heli-Ski application:
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We’re committed to maintaining the integrity of our
mountain environments, and we’re intent on supporting
the long-term sustainability of both CMH and the
Western Canadian communities in which we live, work,
and play. We were practitioners of eco-tourism long
before it had a name, and careful stewardship of the
environment is at the forefront of CMH’s vision.
To that end, we’ve established a Second Nature
Program to highlight and focus our environmental
commitments. Second Nature is a way to connect our
operations with our vision on a practical, daily basis.
We invite you to learn more about this innovative program
by visiting the Stewardship section of our Web site, or by
contacting Dave Butler, our Director of Land Resources,
Our Vision for Sustainability
CMH will be North America’s leading sustainability
tourism operator.
We will:
• Be responsible stewards of the environment.
• Strive to improve environmental performance in all
our operations.
• Be a leader in sustainability in our professional
organizations and in the broader tourism sector.
• Educate staff, guests, and suppliers about our
sustainability goals and initiatives, and encourage
personal action.
• Operate in compliance with all government laws
and regulations.
• Support research and education programs to
improve our sustainability practices.
• Contribute to the economic and social well-being
of our local communities.
• Deliver strong financial results to ensure a
sustainable future for our company.
Awards, initiatives, and Support
• 2004 Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)
Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award
• 2004 Travel Alberta Alto Award in Sustainable
Tourism
• British Columbia Helicopter and Snowcat Skiing
Association’s Best Practices for Sustainability
• Tourism British Columbia’s 2004 Environmentally
Responsible Tourism Award
• Tourism British Columbia’s 2004 Technology
in Tourism Award
• University of Calgary Snow and Avalanche
Research Program
• Canadian Avalanche Centre
• Snow and Avalanche Research Chair at the
University of British Columbia
• The Mark Kingsbury Foundation (see page �0)
• Wildlife research and monitoring focusing on
mountain goats and wolverines and recovery
plans for mountain caribou
• Fuel and hazardous waste management
• Applying Backcountry Landscapes Evaluations
(ABLE) project in vegetation management
• Integrated forest management
• Energy conservation and water management
• The President’s Award for Environmental Initiative,
part of the Second Nature Program and
Community Initiatives
Please see the Stewardship section of
our Web site for more information:
www.CanadianMountainHolidays.com/stewardship/
CMH and the environment
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Here’s how to book your Heli-Skiing or Heli-Boarding
trip. If you have any questions or concerns give us a
call at 1-800-661-0252.
1. Choose a trip, plus two or three alternatives.
Using our Dates & Prices Brochure, or our Web site,
select an area and dates that you’re interested in, as
well as two or three alternatives. You may also wish
to check our Space Availability pages on our Web
site to see which trips in the coming season still have
space. Note that certain areas (Bobbie Burns, Galena,
Kootenay, and Monashees) are for advanced skiers
and snowboarders only.
2. Contact us with your choices.
If you’re contacting us on behalf of a group of skiers,
include the names and contact information for all
skiers in your group.
Phone: 1-800-661-0252
Fax: 1-40�-762-5879
E-mail: [email protected]
3. We will send you an Application for Helicopter Ski
Weeks Form and a CMH Heli-Ski Waiver to complete,
sign, and return to our office.
Note that your waiver must be properly signed and
witnessed before we can accept your booking. Please
read the waiver and application form carefully to
become familiar with all terms and conditions.
4. Submit your initial deposit within 30 days.
Deposit amounts are:
$1,000 CDN for trips of 7-days or longer
$500 CDN for trips less than 7-days
This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable and
must be received by CMH within �0 days of booking.
Waitlist: If you are placed on our waitlist, we ask for the
appropriate deposit for the trip, but this is refunded if
we are not able to confirm you on a ski week, or if you
cancel your waitlist space. Once you are confirmed
on a trip, this deposit becomes non-refundable and
non-transferable.
5. Submit your final payment, 10 weeks
prior to your trip’s start date.
We’ll notify you of the final payment amount 14 weeks
before your trip. Remember that all monies become
non-refundable 10 weeks before the trip date.
CMH can accept:
• cash
• travellers cheques
• credit cards: MasterCard or VISA
• bank drafts
• personal cheques - only personal cheques drawn
on Canadian banks may be written in Canadian
funds. All other cheques or Eurocheques drawn
on banks located in other countries, including the
US, must be written in local currencies. Be sure to
include your client identification number (which we
will provide) on the back of Eurocheques.
• transfer funds - you may also instruct your bank to
transfer funds directly to our bank, to the credit
of Canadian Mountain Holidays Inc., Bank of
Montreal, Banff, Canada, account 25109-001-
8047-100. International clients should use Swift
Code BOFMCAM2. Be absolutely sure that transfer
instructions and/or cheques include your name
and trip week number.
Please clearly indicate whether your payment includes
funds for trip cancellation insurance (see below). And
please keep in mind that all prices, both in our handbook
and on our Web site, are quoted in Canadian currency
and are subject to change.
insurance
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Deposits for Heli-Skiing are totally non-refundable and
non-transferable. We recommend that you purchase
trip cancellation insurance (which is 10% of your trip
Booking information
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cost) with your final payment. We’ll send complete
insurance information along with your final payment
request. Payment is due 10 weeks before your trip.
Medical Insurance
We recommend you carry insurance to cover hospital
and helicopter ambulance evacuation expenses.
Medical insurance forms will be sent along with your
final payment request. Make sure any insurance you
purchase covers you while you are in Canada or away
from your home province.
Medjet Assist: For a very reasonable membership fee,
Medjet Assist will return you from Canada, or one of
150 other countries around the world, to the hospital
of your choice. No credit card or travel insurance plan
offers this level of service.
Canadian/US Citizens, visit www.medjetassist.com/cmh
or else phone or e-mail CMH directly: 1-800-661-0252
or [email protected]. European CMH clients, call CMH
at 40�-762-7100 or e-mail [email protected] to find
out more.
Personal Insurance
We recommend you carry insurance to cover loss
of baggage, skis, and personal belongings due to
airline foul-ups or unforeseen accidents. Your usual
homeowners insurance may not be enough. Make sure
this insurance covers you while you are in Canada.
Common Questions About Arriving, Departing, Booking, and new guest Credits
What city should I fly in and out of?
For most guests it is best to arrive in Calgary; those des-
tined for Kootenay have the option of joining our trans-
portation in Calgary, AB; Castlegar, BC, or Spokane,
WA. McBride guests are asked to fly direct to Prince
George, BC via Vancouver, BC.
What kind of travel documentation
will I need?
A valid passport is necessary for entry into Canada.
This also applies to US citizens. If you have any type of
criminal conviction in the US or elsewhere, you may be
denied entry into Canada.
Does CMH offer any credit for organizing a group or
introducing a new member?
Yes, but they are not discounts on the cost of your trip.
Credits will be applied at trip’s end, and can be used
for expenses incurred at the lodge or can be applied
to future Heli-Skiing or Heli-Hiking trips. If you bring a
new skier or a group to CMH, we feel your good efforts
deserve recognition:
• New Guest Credits: If you have previously skied or
hiked with CMH and introduce a first time Heli-Skier
or Heli-Hiker to our programs, you qualify for a New
Guest Credit. This program requires that you notify us
of who this person is before the trip begins. You must
complete and return the New Guest Credit Form
to our Banff office to qualify (the form is sent with
your final payment documents). Credits cannot be
applied without this form and cannot be applied
once you get to the lodge.
• Group Organizers: If you organize a group of 10 or
more skiers, you qualify for a commission if the trip
is booked on certain weeks where this program is
available and under certain conditions. Please
contact our reservations office to find out which
weeks are applicable for the coming season and
request that the Group Organizer’s Policy be mailed
to you. Group organizer discounts also apply to all
Heli-Hiking trips throughout the summer.
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Taking a look around before setting off on a long
run, a Heli-Skier might wonder what could possibly
compare with these exquisite, wild, lonely, winter-white
mountains. Answer: those same exquisite, wild, lonely,
colourful mountains in summer.
Since the summer of 1978 CMH has been helicoptering
travellers from around the world into its mountains for
challenging treks, climbs, long hikes, and scenic strolls.
Many of those people are Heli-Skiers, and many of
them are those skiers’ wives, kids, parents, and friends
who want to share in the CMH experience.
One Heli-Skier, who came back in the summer with his
family, wrote, “It was wonderful to introduce my clan
to these mountains I’ve grown to love and to your
hiking guides, many of whom were old buddies from
the winter. I got the good workout I was looking for,
even did some climbing with my oldest daughter, and
the rest of the family was thrilled by the hiking, by your
always great staff, and they really dug the lodge—the
kids especially loved the climbing wall.”
Our Heli-Hiking program—based from Adamant,
Bobbie Burns, Cariboo, Monashee, Valemount, and
Bugaboo lodges—begins in early July and ends in mid-
September. Heli-Hiking offers the opportunity to share
these magical places with loved ones, at your own
pace. From family snowball fights and bum-sliding to
summiting a peak you’ve skied down, a CMH Heli-Hiking
trip is one of the world’s great summer adventures.
In addition to three-, four-, and six-night Heli-Hiking trips,
we offer a range of specialty trips like Family Adventure,
European style Lodge-to-Lodge, Culinary Adventure,
and more. We have handy a roster of pre- and post-
Heli-Hiking extensions to Western Canadian icons like
Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper. CMH will tailor a trip to
your needs and specifications, whether it’s top-notch
climbing (including the possibility of first ascents),
scrambling, long-distance hiking, or just wandering in
our magnificent, supremely lonely mountains.
Heli-Hiking and Mountaineering
The Mark kingsbury Foundation
In the �0 years Mark Kingsbury worked at CMH, beginning
as a lodge staff member, ending as President and CEO, he
spoke often and passionately about the environmental,
social, and economic roles adventure tourism plays in
Western Canada. This wasn’t just talk. It was part of a
well-considered philosophy. Mark knew that wilderness
tourism was a crucial element in the well-being of our
part of the world, and he knew it was entirely possible
for businesses like ours to succeed while protecting the
environment. He also believed in tourism as a leading
source of jobs and enriching careers, and in the linchpin
effect it has in many of our communities. Mark was
increasingly concerned about the need to bring solid
facts to environmental and economic discussions, and
he took an unswerving, influential leadership role to
make his and CMH’s goals a reality.
The Mark Kingsbury Foundation acts as a long-term
legacy to support Mark’s vision and passion.
Its goals are:
• To encourage, support, and nurture projects
and initiatives designed to protect and enhance
the ecological and social components of
sustainable tourism.
• To provide environmental education programs
for guides.
• To support research projects designed to improve
operational practices for tourism operations from
an environmental perspective.
• To provide scholarships and bursaries for students
in adventure tourism programs in universities
and colleges.
• To build community sustainability projects.
We’re grateful to the support many friends of Mark’s
and of CMH have given the Foundation over the past
years. Donations may be made to:
Mark Kingsbury Foundation
PO Box 8026
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
T1W 2T8
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CMH Areas Map
Cariboos
Adamants
Bobbie Burns
Bugaboos
Head Office
Silvertip
Valemount
McBride
Monashees
Gothics
Revelstoke
Galena
Kootenay
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CMH Heli-Skiing Areas
Mountain Ranges
Base Elevation
Skiing Elevation Skiing Terrain
Average Snowfall at 1800 m
Accommodations and Facilities
Adamants
545 km (��9 mi) west of Calgary via Banff, Golden and Revelstoke
Selkirks 955 m (�,1�� ft)
900 m - �100 m (2,95� ft - 10,170 ft)
107� sq. km (414 sq. mi) 199 runs
1800 cm (709 in)
16 dbl/twin and 15 sgls all with private bath
Capacity: 44
LIVING ROOM | DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | GAMES ROOM | WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY ROOM | DRYING ROOM | ExERCISE EqUIPMENT | CLIMBING WALL | MEETING ROOM | HAIRDRYERS
Bobbie Burns
�14 km (195 mi) west of Calgary via Banff, Golden and Parson
Purcells & Selkirks
1�70 m (4,495 ft)
1�70 m - �050 m (4,495 ft - 10,006 ft)
105� sq. km (407 sq. mi) 224 runs
1500 cm (590 in)
1� dbl/twin and 12 sgls with private bath
Capacity: ��
LIVING ROOM | DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | GAMES ROOM | WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY ROOM | DRYING ROOM | ExERCISE EqUIPMENT | CLIMBING WALL | BUSINESS OFFICE | MEETING ROOM | HAIRDRYERS
Bugaboos
�00 km 186 mi) west of Calgary via Banff and Radium
Purcells 1490 m (4,888 ft)
945 m - �050 m (�,100 ft - 10,006 ft)
1017 sq. km (�9� sq. mi) 206 runs
1200 cm (472 in)
16 dbl/twin and 19 sgls all with private bath
Capacity: 44
LIVING ROOM | DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | GAMES ROOM | WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY ROOM | DRYING ROOM | ExERCISE EqUIPMENT | CLIMBING WALL | BUSINESS OFFICE | MEETING ROOM | STEAM ROOM | HAIRDRYERS
Cariboos
520 km (�2� mi) northwest of Calgary via Banff and Jasper
Cariboos 1100 m (�,609 ft)
1100 m - �000 m (�,609 ft - 9,842 ft)
1489 sq. km (575 sq. mi) �82 runs (Cariboos & Valemount)
1400 cm (551 in)
16 dbl/twin and 12 sgls with private bath
Capacity: 44
LIVING ROOM | DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | GAMES ROOM | WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY ROOM | DRYING ROOM | ExERCISE EqUIPMENT | CLIMBING WALL | MEETING ROOM | HAIRDRYERS
Galena
425 km (264 mi) west of Calgary via Banff, Golden and Revelstoke
Selkirks 1050 m (�,445 ft)
1000 m - �100 m (�,281 ft - 10,170 ft)
1180 sq. km (456 sq. mi) 167 runs
1800 cm (709 in)
16 dbl/twin and 12 sgls all with private bath
Capacity: 44
LIVING ROOM | DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | GAMES ROOM | WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY ROOM | DRYING ROOM | ExERCISE EqUIPMENT | HAIRDRYERS
Gothics
515 km (�20 mi) west of Calgary via Banff, Golden and Revelstoke
Selkirks & Monashees
700 m (2,297 ft)
1200 m - �100 m (�,9�7 ft - 10,170 ft)
192� sq. km (742 sq. mi) 171 runs
1800 cm (709 in)
9 dbl with private bath, 26 sgls —each 2 share private bath
Capacity: 44
LIVING ROOM | DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | GAMES ROOM | WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY ROOM | DRYING ROOM | BUSINESS OFFICE | ExERCISE EqUIPMENT | MEETING ROOM | HAIRDRYERS
Kootenay
51� km (�19 mi) west of Calgary via Banff, Golden and Revelstoke, 400 km north of Spokane
Monashees & Selkirks
460 m (1,509 ft)
1060 m - 2880 m (�,478 ft - 9,449 ft)
1155 sq. km (446 sq. mi) 2�0 runs
1800 cm (709 in)
Tenderfoot Lodge: dbl/twin rooms all with private bath
Capacity: 45
DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | GAMES ROOM | HOT SPRINGS | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY ROOM | DRYING ROOM | BUSINESS OFFICE | MEETING ROOM | PHONE/TV | HAIRDRYERS
McBride
620 km (�85 mi) northwest of Calgary via Banff and Jasper
Cariboos 7�5 m (2,411 ft)
1100 m - �000 m (�,609 ft - 9,842 ft)
2104 sq. km (812 sq. mi) 219 runs
1400 cm (551 in)
North Country Lodge: dbl/twin and sgl rooms, all with private bath
Capacity: 10
LIVING ROOM | DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | GAMES ROOM | WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY ROOM | DRYING ROOM | ExERCISE EqUIPMENT | PHONE/TV | HAIRDRYERS
Monashees
548 km (�41 mi) west of Calgary via Banff, Golden and Revelstoke
Monashees & Selkirks
580 m (1,90� ft)
580 m - �140 m (1,90� ft - 10,�02 ft)
1712 sq. km (661 sq. mi) 275 runs
2000 cm (787 in)
26 rooms with 2 queen beds, 22 rooms with 1 queen bed, all with private bath
Capacity: 48
LIVING ROOM | DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | GAMES ROOM | WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY ROOM | DRYING ROOM | ExERCISE EqUIPMENT | CLIMBING WALL | BUSINESS OFFICE | MEETING ROOM | PHONE/TV | STEAM ROOM | HAIRDRYERS
Revelstoke
41� km (257 mi) west of Calgary via Banff and Golden
Monashees & Selkirks
460 m (1,509 ft)
500 m - 2700 m (1,640 ft - 8,858 ft)
1597 sq. km (617 sq. mi) �10 runs
1800 cm (709 in)
The Regent Inn: dbl/twin and sgl rooms with private bath
Capacity: 48
DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY SERVICE | DRYING ROOM | BUSINESS OFFICE | MEETING ROOM | PHONE/TV | HAIRDRYERS
Silvertip
1000 km (621 mi) northwest of Calgary via Golden, Revelstoke and Kamloops
Cariboos 7�0 m (2,�95 ft)
950 m - 2600 m (�,117 ft - 8,5�0 ft)
1462 sq. km (564 sq. mi) 128 runs
1800 cm (709 in)
8 twins with private bath, 1 twin cabin with private bath
Capacity: 10
LIVING ROOM | DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY ROOM | DRYING ROOM | HAIRDRYERS
Valemount
520 km (�2� mi) northwest of Calgary via Banff and Jasper
Cariboos 795 m (2,608 ft)
1100 m - �000 m (�,609 ft - 9,842 ft)
1489 sq. km (575 sq. mi) �82 runs (Cariboos & Valemount)
1400 cm (551 in)
10 dbl/twin and sgl rooms, all with private bath
Capacity: 10
LIVING ROOM | DINING ROOM | SKI SHOP | BAR | WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA | MASSAGE | LAUNDRY ROOM | DRYING ROOM | ExERCISE EqUIPMENT | BUSINESS OFFICE | MEETING ROOM | PHONE/TV | HAIRDRYERS
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