Canadian Mountain Holidays

Alpine Helicopters

Our partners at Alpine Helicopters provide us with a fleet of 25 helicopters to ensure our ski program runs smoothly. Each area also has a team of dedicated pilots and engineers.

The primary helicopters we use are twin-engine, 11-passenger, jet-powered Bell 212s. We also use Bell 407s and Bell L3s for smaller groups and special flights. At our 12 areas, we have:

  •  13 Bell 212s;
  •  3 Bell 407s; and
  •  6 Bell L3s.

For backup Alpine keeps a 212 and 407 in Golden, BC and an additional 212 in Kelowna , BC.

Alpine's pilots are 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.

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.