Canadian Mountain Holidays | Heli-Skiing

Canadian Mountain Holidays: CMH Heli-Skiing, Heli-Snowboarding and Heli-Hiking. Join us in British Columbia, Canada for helicopter skiing, helicopter snowboarding, and helicopter hiking.

For booking please e-mail info@cmhinc.com or call 1-800-661-0252.

Canadian Mountain Holidays
217 Bear St.
Box 1660, Banff, Alberta
Canada T1L IJ6

Phone: (403) 762-7100
Fax: (403) 762-5879
info@cmhinc.com

For booking please e-mail info@cmhinc.com or call 1-800-661-0252.

Canadian Mountain Holidays
217 Bear St.
Box 1660, Banff, Alberta
Canada T1L IJ6

Phone: (403) 762-7100
Fax: (403) 762-5879
info@cmhinc.com

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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.

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.

CMH Heli-Skiing offers 3 and 4-day trips along with 3-, 4- and 7-day “Kootenay Powder Max” experience. The essence of this program is summed up in four words, “small”, “fast”, “maneuverable” and “flexible”. Here you will ski in one of three groups of five skiers with a guide, supported by a Bell 407, six-passenger helicopter. The use of this light helicopter combined with small groups, will provide for quick lifts, lots of flexibility for skiing throughout the area and the ability to find interesting and challenging lines that may not work as well with larger groups.

Notable runs: Pleasure Centre, Powder One, Empress


	Ken France Lodge Manager Ken was born in Canada and raised in the Okanagan Valley of B.C. He has worked as a heli-ski guide for 24 years. Ken started working with Kootenay Heli-Skiing /CMH Kootenay in 1984 and for the past 15 years has been the area manager. Ken loves to show the guests the best ski lines we have to offer and "Thoroughly enjoys the look on guests' faces when they experience and appreciate our backyard for the first time." A man with many interests, Ken is an avid fly fisherman, and has guided fly-fishing for Steelhead in BC Rivers. He is also an aviation fanatic and has built and flies an experimental aircraft from Nakusp airport.

KOOTENAY POWDER MAX

Travel Advice Booklet (105 KB)

Arriving via Calgary Airport

9:45 am - depart Delta Calgary Airport Hotel
11:15 am - Brewster Transport Centre, Banff
5:30 pm - Kuskanax Lodge, Nakusp

Depart from Area

6:00 pm - Depart Kuskanax Lodge, Nakusp
11:30 pm - Banff
1:30 am (Sunday) - Arrive in Calgary

For skiers returning to Calgary for scheduled airline departure, please note that you will return to the Delta Calgary Airport Hotel after 1:30 am on Sunday morning.

Arriving via Spokane Airport
2:30 pm (1:30 pm BC Time) – Spokane Airport, Terminal One
2:45 pm (1:45 pm BC Time)- Ramada Inn Lobby
6:45 pm (5:45 pm BC Time) - Sandman 7:00 pm (6:00 pm BC Time) – Kuskanax Lodge, Nakusp

Depart from Area
6:00 pm (5:00 pm BC Time) – Depart Kuskanax Lodge, Nakusp
8:30 pm (7:30 pm BC Time) - Castlegar 11:30 pm (10:30 pm BC time) – Arrive in Spokane

Trip Length is 5.5 hours

3- AND 4-DAY TRIPS

Note that transportation is now included in the price of 3- and 4-day trips.

*Note: Starting December 12, 2007, for travel on or after January 7, 2008, customers will be asked to register their sports equipment online at the time of booking or via the Air Canada call center. By registering prior to check-in, passengers will continue to benefit from applicable waivers on the excess piece fee(s) for hockey sticks, ski boots, and snowboard boots as well as the oversize fee for skis, snowboards, hockey sticks, and hockey bags. As of January 7, 2008 customers who elect not to register their sporting equipment will be subject to all applicable excess piece and oversize fees when checking in at the airport on the day of departure.

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	Mountain Ranges Selkirks and Monashees

	Base Elevation 460 m

	Skiing Elevation 1060 m – 2880 m

	Skiing Terrain 1155 sq. km – 230 runs

	Average Snowfall @ 1800 m 1800 cm

	Accommodations & Facilities Tenderfoot Lodge’s double/twin rooms all have private baths. Kuskanax Lodge features a bar-lounge area, restaurant, shop, and massage. Connectivity: ADSL Internet connection, Ethernet, 1 guest PC, wireless Internet for laptops and other devices available in bedrooms, near workstations, and in common area, mobile device service provider available (Telus)

	Capacity 45 guests

All prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices are in $ Canadian.
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Please use the typical cash rate: +4% when making your selection.

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

Week 2 X
Powder Max

Dec. 27-Jan. 3
(7 Nights)
$8,930 Twin/ $9,608 Single

Week 3 X
Powder Max

Jan. 3-7
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Jan. 3-10
(7 Nights)
$9,460 Twin/ $10,138 Single

Jan. 7-11
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Week 4
Powder Max

Jan. 10-17
(7 Nights)
$9,550 Twin/ $10,228 Single

Jan. 11-16
(5 Nights)
$4,875 Twin/ $5,359 Single

Jan. 16-20
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Week 5
Powder Max

Jan. 17-24
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single

Jan. 20-24
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Week 6
Powder Max

Jan. 24-27
(3 Nights)
$2,925 Twin/ $3,215 Single

Jan. 24-31
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single

Jan. 27-31
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Week 7
Powder Max

Jan. 31-Feb. 3
(3 Nights)
$2,925 Twin/ $3,215 Single

Jan. 31-Feb. 7
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single

Feb. 3-7
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Week 8
Powder Max

Feb. 7-10
(3 Nights)
$2,925 Twin/ $3,215 Single

Feb. 7-14
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single

Feb. 10-14
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Week 9
Powder Max

Feb. 14-18
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Feb. 14-21
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single

Feb. 18-23
(5 Nights)
$4,875 Twin/ $5,359 Single

Week 10
Powder Max

Feb. 18-23
(5 Nights)
$4,875 Twin/ $5,359 Single

Feb. 21-28
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single

Feb. 23-27
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Feb. 27-Mar. 3
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Week 11
Powder Max

Feb. 28-Mar. 7
(7 Nights)
$10,020 Twin/ $10,698 Single

Mar. 3-7
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Week 12
Powder Max

Mar. 7-11
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Mar. 7-14
(7 Nights)
$10,020 Twin/ $10,698 Single

Mar. 11-16
(5 Nights)
$4,875 Twin/ $5,359 Single

Week 13 X

Mar. 16-20
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single

Mar. 20-24
(4 Nights)
$3,900 Twin/ $4,287 Single



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	All prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices are in $ Canadian. Exchange Rate Calculator Please use the typical cash rate: +4% when making your selection. Please note transportation for early flight departures is not included in the trip price.