Powder Intro - First time Heli-Skiing
7 days
Are you ready for heli- skiing? Have you been an avid skier for many years? Would you consider yourself a strong intermediate skier? Are you able to keep control in many types of terrain? Do you have an adventurous and determined attitude? Then you may be ready to try heli-skiing. Canadian Mountain Holidays is one of Canada’s most established and reputable adventure travel companies. They are the world’s largest operator of helicopter-assisted hiking and skiing. With their Powder Introduction program, you will receive the best beginner’s training available. Small groups with two specially trained guides ensure that you get the attention and instruction you need. With the help of CMH, you will be carving powder in no time!
** Powder Introduction isn’t for beginner level skiers, or skiers who are taking up the sport after being inactive for several years
** Powder Introduction isn’t for beginner level skiers, or skiers who are taking up the sport after being inactive for several years
Outline
Arrive in Calgary
Ground transportation to the helicopter staging area
Helicopter transfer to the lodge
6 nights at a Heli-ski lodge in the Rockies or Columbia mountains
Return transportation to Calgary International
Depart Calgary
Arrive in Calgary
Ground transportation to the helicopter staging area
Helicopter transfer to the lodge
6 nights at a Heli-ski lodge in the Rockies or Columbia mountains
Return transportation to Calgary International
Depart Calgary
Day 1 –Arrive in Calgary/Travel to Lodge
Arrive in Calgary today to start your Canadian Heli-skiing adventure! Travel several hours of extraordinary mountain scenery on your comfortable charter bus. When you arrive at the lodge, you are welcomed by the friendly staff. It’s hard to not already be impressed with the outstanding service as you are shown around the lodge and to your room. The warm inviting rooms feel like home already.
Choose between from five amazing lodges all located in four famous mountain ranges – Selkirks, Purcells, Monashees and Cariboos. Each lodge has a small capacity which lends to an intimate and comfortable stay. All lodge amenities are first class – rooms with spectacular views, cozy bar-lounge area, games room, outdoor whirlpool, sauna and après-ski massage services. These lodges are the picture of rustic luxury!
Once you’ve settled in, there will be a safety and lodge orientation. As it should be, your safety is CMH’s first priority. Fully certified and experienced guides are well trained in risk management, safety briefings and training from these experts will help you work with your guides to ensure your trip is safe and enjoyable to its full extent.
Spend your first evening growing acquainted with the staff and other guests at the lodge. You will go over your experience level and guides will form groups based on compatible skill.
No need to worry about bringing your skis along. CMH provides powder skis and poles. You will have to bring along your own boots. Snowboards can be requested in advance.
Note: We recommend arriving a day before your tour begins. Arriving a day early will ensure you have a nice relaxing evening before your early morning journey to Galena Lodge. Ask us for details.
Days 2 – 6 – Heli-skiing
Your anticipation wakes you this morning; it’s your first day of heli-skiing! Before breakfast, consider participating in the stretching/warm-up program. It is highly recommended and a great way to ensure that you’ll be in your best shape for all 4 days of your skiing adventure!
After a full breakfast and some important avalanche training you’re off to your helicopter! As the blades pick up speed, so does your heart in the excitement of take off. You are in safe hands today; all pilots are specially trained in high alpine flying. Your expert guides choose the best terrain for the group and the day’s conditions.
You have 4 full days to learn the basics of heli-skiing and there is no better place than with CMH. On your trip you will have at least 21,500 metres of skiing. Two expert guides lead your small group into the breathtaking high alpine; a small group size with two guides ensures that you will get the attention and instruction that you need.
Skiing powder will be an experience like no other. Powder skiing is the effortless sensation of gliding unhindered through the powdery softness. You fall waist deep and laugh at the comfort of bailing in powder. Each run is so great you can’t wait for the next. Before you know it, you’ve become a confident and capable off-piste skier.
The sun is approaching the horizon as you make your way back to the lodge. Enjoy a sauna or whirlpool to ease your muscles. Hors d’oeuvres are served while you share your stories of the day’s best runs. Save room for tonight’s first class 3-course dinner!
Day 7 – Depart with Fond Memories
Much too soon, you leave the clean air and spectacular sights of the Rocky Mountains behind. A CMH charter bus returns you to the Calgary International Airport for one final night before your morning flight. Earlier departures from the lodge can be arranged for earlier flights
Arrive in Calgary today to start your Canadian Heli-skiing adventure! Travel several hours of extraordinary mountain scenery on your comfortable charter bus. When you arrive at the lodge, you are welcomed by the friendly staff. It’s hard to not already be impressed with the outstanding service as you are shown around the lodge and to your room. The warm inviting rooms feel like home already.
Choose between from five amazing lodges all located in four famous mountain ranges – Selkirks, Purcells, Monashees and Cariboos. Each lodge has a small capacity which lends to an intimate and comfortable stay. All lodge amenities are first class – rooms with spectacular views, cozy bar-lounge area, games room, outdoor whirlpool, sauna and après-ski massage services. These lodges are the picture of rustic luxury!
Once you’ve settled in, there will be a safety and lodge orientation. As it should be, your safety is CMH’s first priority. Fully certified and experienced guides are well trained in risk management, safety briefings and training from these experts will help you work with your guides to ensure your trip is safe and enjoyable to its full extent.
Spend your first evening growing acquainted with the staff and other guests at the lodge. You will go over your experience level and guides will form groups based on compatible skill.
No need to worry about bringing your skis along. CMH provides powder skis and poles. You will have to bring along your own boots. Snowboards can be requested in advance.
Note: We recommend arriving a day before your tour begins. Arriving a day early will ensure you have a nice relaxing evening before your early morning journey to Galena Lodge. Ask us for details.
Days 2 – 6 – Heli-skiing
Your anticipation wakes you this morning; it’s your first day of heli-skiing! Before breakfast, consider participating in the stretching/warm-up program. It is highly recommended and a great way to ensure that you’ll be in your best shape for all 4 days of your skiing adventure!
After a full breakfast and some important avalanche training you’re off to your helicopter! As the blades pick up speed, so does your heart in the excitement of take off. You are in safe hands today; all pilots are specially trained in high alpine flying. Your expert guides choose the best terrain for the group and the day’s conditions.
You have 4 full days to learn the basics of heli-skiing and there is no better place than with CMH. On your trip you will have at least 21,500 metres of skiing. Two expert guides lead your small group into the breathtaking high alpine; a small group size with two guides ensures that you will get the attention and instruction that you need.
Skiing powder will be an experience like no other. Powder skiing is the effortless sensation of gliding unhindered through the powdery softness. You fall waist deep and laugh at the comfort of bailing in powder. Each run is so great you can’t wait for the next. Before you know it, you’ve become a confident and capable off-piste skier.
The sun is approaching the horizon as you make your way back to the lodge. Enjoy a sauna or whirlpool to ease your muscles. Hors d’oeuvres are served while you share your stories of the day’s best runs. Save room for tonight’s first class 3-course dinner!
Day 7 – Depart with Fond Memories
Much too soon, you leave the clean air and spectacular sights of the Rocky Mountains behind. A CMH charter bus returns you to the Calgary International Airport for one final night before your morning flight. Earlier departures from the lodge can be arranged for earlier flights
- Add a few days to warm up on the famous steep and deep terrain from Banff or head further north and stay at beautiful Lake Louise
- Take a ski safari - custom built itineraries include cat skiing and some of the Rockies hidden gems
Accommodation
Adamant Lodge, Bobbie Burns Lodge, Bugaboo Lodge, Cariboo Lodge or Gothics Lodge
Adamant Lodge, Bobbie Burns Lodge, Bugaboo Lodge, Cariboo Lodge or Gothics Lodge
Trip Highlights
- Range of world famous ski locations and lodges
- First class remote mountain lodges
- Highly experienced guides specially-trained to provide lots of practical instruction
- Pilots are experts in alpine flying
- Stretching classes
- Fantastic meals
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2009 Package Trip Dates
Subject to availability and changes frequently. Please call for up to the minute availability
Powder Intro Dates
Adamant Lodge
Dec 27
Jan 24
Feb 7
Mar 21
Bobbie Burns Lodge
April 25
Bugaboo Lodge
Feb 28
Apr 18
Cariboo Lodge
Feb 21
Mar 14
Gothics Lodge
Dec 20
Jan 31
Mar 14
Price Notes
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.
• Prices are per person
• We recommend arriving in Calgary the day before your trip and include a complimentary upgrade to a Deluxe room at the Delta Calgary Airport hote l
Includes
• 30,500 vertical meters (100,000 vertical feet)
• ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides), and/or IFMGA (International federation of Mountain Guides Association) certified guides
• Experienced guides
• 6 nights at Bobbie Burns lodge
• Gourmet meals including wine with dinner
• Fully escorted ground transportation from Calgary International to the helicopter staging area, then helicopter transfers to Bobbie Burns
• All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages
• All lodge accommodations and use of lodge facilities such as saunas, whirlpools, etc
• Use of Atomic Heli-Daddy skis and poles
• Training in and use of avalanche transceivers
Not Included
• Pre-tour night in Calgary - recommended due to early start from Calgary
• Gratuities
• GST
• Hospital, medical insurance, trip cancellation insurance
Subject to availability and changes frequently. Please call for up to the minute availability
Powder Intro Dates
Adamant Lodge
Dec 27
Jan 24
Feb 7
Mar 21
Bobbie Burns Lodge
April 25
Bugaboo Lodge
Feb 28
Apr 18
Cariboo Lodge
Feb 21
Mar 14
Gothics Lodge
Dec 20
Jan 31
Mar 14
| Adamant Lodge | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Dec 27 2008 | 5,781 | 6,375 | 6,590 | 7,268 |
| Jan 1 2009 | 5,781 | 6,375 | 6,590 | 7,268 |
| Feb 7 2009 | 8,588 | 9,182 | 9,790 | 10,468 |
| Mar 21 2009 | 7,360 | 7,954 | 8,390 | 9,068 |
| Bobby Burns Lodge | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Apr 25 2009 | 5,114 | 5,709 | 5,830 | 6,508 |
| Bugaboo Lodge | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Feb 28 2009 | 8,588 | 9,182 | 9,790 | 10,468 |
| Apr 18 2009 | 5,105 | 5,700 | 5,820 | 6,498 |
| Cariboo Lodge | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Feb 21 - Mar 14 2009 | 8,588 | 9,182 | 9,790 | 10,468 |
| Gothics Lodge | USD$ | CAD$ |
| Double | Double | |
| Dec 20 2008 | 5,175 | 5,900 |
| Jan 31 - Mar 14 2009 | 8,377 | 9,550 |
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.
• Prices are per person
• We recommend arriving in Calgary the day before your trip and include a complimentary upgrade to a Deluxe room at the Delta Calgary Airport hote l
Includes
• 30,500 vertical meters (100,000 vertical feet)
• ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides), and/or IFMGA (International federation of Mountain Guides Association) certified guides
• Experienced guides
• 6 nights at Bobbie Burns lodge
• Gourmet meals including wine with dinner
• Fully escorted ground transportation from Calgary International to the helicopter staging area, then helicopter transfers to Bobbie Burns
• All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages
• All lodge accommodations and use of lodge facilities such as saunas, whirlpools, etc
• Use of Atomic Heli-Daddy skis and poles
• Training in and use of avalanche transceivers
Not Included
• Pre-tour night in Calgary - recommended due to early start from Calgary
• Gratuities
• GST
• Hospital, medical insurance, trip cancellation insurance
