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

Travel & Liesure 2004 Recognized

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

Travel & Liesure 2004 Recognized
Kootenay
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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. Kootenay is an ideal fit strong intermediate and advanced skiers who are physically fit.

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 the 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
2008/2009
Click to see our 2007 - 2008 Dates
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.
Week 2 X
Dec. 27-Jan. 3
(7 Nights)
$8,930 Twin/ $9,608 Single
Week 3 X
Jan. 3-7
(4 Nights)
$4,740 Twin/ $5,127 Single
Jan. 3-10
(7 Nights)
$9,460 Twin/ $10,138 Single
Jan. 7-11
(4 Nights)
$4,780 Twin/ $5,167 Single
Week 4
Jan. 10-17
(7 Nights)
$9,550 Twin/ $10,228 Single
Jan. 11-16
(5 Nights)
$5,950 Twin/ $6,434 Single
Jan. 16-20
(4 Nights)
$5,130 Twin/ $5,517 Single
Week 5
Jan. 17-24
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single
Jan. 20-24
(4 Nights)
$5,130 Twin/ $5,517 Single
Week 6
Jan. 24-27
(3 Nights)
$3,870 Twin/ $4,161 Single
Jan. 24-31
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single
Jan. 27-31
(4 Nights)
$5,130 Twin/ $5,517 Single
Week 7
Jan. 31-Feb. 3
(3 Nights)
$3,870 Twin/ $4,161 Single
Jan. 31-Feb. 7
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single
Feb. 3-7
(4 Nights)
$5,130 Twin/ $5,517 Single
Week 8
Feb. 7-10
(3 Nights)
$3,870 Twin/ $4,161 Single
Feb. 7-14
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single
Feb. 10-14
(4 Nights)
$5,130 Twin/ $5,517 Single
Week 9
Feb. 14-18
(4 Nights)
$5,130 Twin/ $5,517 Single
Feb. 14-21
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single
Feb. 18-23
(5 Nights)
$6,320 Twin/ $6,804 Single
Week 10
Feb. 21-28
(7 Nights)
$10,350 Twin/ $11,028 Single
Feb. 23-27
(4 Nights)
$4,930 Twin/ $5,317 Single
Mar. 7-14
(7 Nights)
$10,020 Twin/ $10,698 Single
Week 11
Feb. 18-23
(5 Nights)
$6,320 Twin/ $6,804 Single
Feb. 28-Mar. 7
(7 Nights)
$10,020 Twin/ $10,698 Single
Week 12
Mar. 3-7
(4 Nights)
$4,930 Twin/ $5,317 Single
Mar. 7-11
(4 Nights)
$4,690 Twin/ $5,077 Single
Mar. 11-16
(5 Nights)
$5,510 Twin/ $5,994 Single
Week 13 X
Mar. 14-21
(7 Nights)
$10,020 Twin/ $10,698 Single
Mar. 16-20
(4 Nights)
$4,430 Twin/ $4,817 Single
Week 14 X
Mar. 21-28
(7 Nights)
$9,550 Twin/ $10,228 Single
Week 15 X
Mar. 28-Apr. 4
(7 Nights)
$9,080 Twin/ $9,758 Single
Week 16 X
Mar. 20-24
(4 Nights)
$4,260 Twin/ $4,647 Single
2006/2007
Click to see our 2008 - 2009 Dates
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.
Week 2 X
Dec. 29-Jan. 5
(7 Nights)
$8,578 Twin/ $9,256 Single
Week 3
Jan. 5-8
(3 Nights)
$3,435 Twin/ $3,726 Single
Jan. 5-12
(7 Nights)
$9,094 Twin/ $9,772 Single
Jan. 8-12
(4 Nights)
$4,552 Twin/ $4,939 Single
Week 4
Jan. 12-15
(3 Nights)
$3,468 Twin/ $3,759 Single
Jan. 12-19
(7 Nights)
$9,181 Twin/ $9,859 Single
Jan. 15-19
(4 Nights)
$4,596 Twin/ $4,983 Single
Week 5
Jan. 19-22
(3 Nights)
$3,682 Twin/ $3,973 Single
Jan. 19-26
(7 Nights)
$9,759 Twin/ $10,437 Single
Jan. 22-26
(4 Nights)
$4,878 Twin/ $5,265 Single
Week 6
Jan. 26-29
(3 Nights)
$3,682 Twin/ $3,973 Single
Jan. 26-Feb. 2
(7 Nights)
$9,759 Twin/ $10,437 Single
Jan. 29-Feb. 2
(4 Nights)
$4,878 Twin/ $5,265 Single
Week 7
Feb. 2-5
(3 Nights)
$3,682 Twin/ $3,973 Single
Feb. 2-9
(7 Nights)
$9,759 Twin/ $10,437 Single
Feb. 5-9
(4 Nights)
$4,878 Twin/ $5,265 Single
Week 8
Feb. 9-12
(3 Nights)
$3,682 Twin/ $3,973 Single
Feb. 9-16
(7 Nights)
$9,759 Twin/ $10,437 Single
Feb. 12-16
(4 Nights)
$4,878 Twin/ $5,265 Single
Week 9
Feb. 16-19
(3 Nights)
$3,682 Twin/ $3,973 Single
Feb. 16-23
(7 Nights)
$9,759 Twin/ $10,437 Single
Feb. 19-23
(4 Nights)
$4,878 Twin/ $5,265 Single
Week 10
Feb. 23-26
(3 Nights)
$3,682 Twin/ $3,973 Single
Feb. 23-Mar. 1
(7 Nights)
$9,759 Twin/ $10,437 Single
Feb. 26-Mar. 1
(4 Nights)
$4,878 Twin/ $5,265 Single
Week 11
Mar. 1-4
(3 Nights)
$3,577 Twin/ $3,868 Single
Mar. 1-8
(7 Nights)
$9,475 Twin/ $10,153 Single
Mar. 4-8
(4 Nights)
$4,738 Twin/ $5,125 Single
Week 12
Mar. 8-12
(4 Nights)
$4,738 Twin/ $5,112 Single
Mar. 8-15
(7 Nights)
$9,475 Twin/ $10,153 Single
Week 13
Mar. 12-16
(4 Nights)
$4,738 Twin/ $5,125 Single
Week 14 X
Mar. 16-20
(4 Nights)
$4,552 Twin/ $4,939 Single
Mar. 22-29
(7 Nights)
$9,094 Twin/ $9,772 Single
Week 15 X
Mar. 29-Apr. 5
(7 Nights)
$8,578 Twin/ $9,256 Single
Week 16 X
Apr. 5-12
(7 Nights)
$8,236 Twin/ $8,914 Single