Remote Access Heli-Skiing - Galena Lodge
7 days
Spend seven days heli-skiing in the breathtaking Selkirk Mountains. Canadian Mountain Holidays is one of the most reputable heli-skiing companies in Canada operating in an area that receives some of the best fresh powder in the country. Pair these ideals conditions with a stay at the beautiful Galena Lodge. Relax by the fire and listen to acoustic guitar or treat yourself to a massage and sauna after a day carving pristine powder in Canada’s backcountry. A heli-skiing adventure with Canadian Mountain Holidays is a once in a lifetime experience! Call today for details
Outline
Arrive in Calgary
Ground transportation to the helicopter staging area
Helicopter transfer to the lodge
6 nights at Galena Lodge
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 Galena Lodge
Return transportation to Calgary International
Depart Calgary
Day 1 – Arrive in Calgary/Travel to Galena 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.
Galena Lodge is the picture of rustic luxury. The impressive lodge is made rustic by its surroundings – wild snow covered forest enclosed by towering peaks. The lodge’s amenities compliment its inviting décor – cozy bar/lounge, whirlpool, sauna, massage, and games room to name just a few. First class chefs ensure that you enjoy a fulfilling meal each night. With a maximum guest capacity of 44, staying at
Galena lodge is certain to be an intimate experience.
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 and guides will form groups based on compatible experience.
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! You can already feel the powder under your skis as you hurry around your room getting ready for the day’s activities. 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. Your expert guide chooses the best terrain for the group and the day’s conditions.
Your skiing each day is done in the Badshot Range of the Selkirk Mountains. The area is known for its abundance of snow, rugged beauty and some of the best skiing in the region. Heli-skiing allows you to enjoy the raw adventure of your sport – the adrenaline as you land at your first run of each morning is better than coffee. Carving through freshly fallen powder is such a unique experience; you struggle to find the right words – exhilarating, awesome, breathtaking, thrilling. If you’re lucky you’ll get to ski the awe-inspiring Hanging Gardens. Enjoy eight or more runs each day!
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. Be sure to save room for your first class 3-course meal!
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.
Galena Lodge is the picture of rustic luxury. The impressive lodge is made rustic by its surroundings – wild snow covered forest enclosed by towering peaks. The lodge’s amenities compliment its inviting décor – cozy bar/lounge, whirlpool, sauna, massage, and games room to name just a few. First class chefs ensure that you enjoy a fulfilling meal each night. With a maximum guest capacity of 44, staying at
Galena lodge is certain to be an intimate experience.
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 and guides will form groups based on compatible experience.
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! You can already feel the powder under your skis as you hurry around your room getting ready for the day’s activities. 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. Your expert guide chooses the best terrain for the group and the day’s conditions.
Your skiing each day is done in the Badshot Range of the Selkirk Mountains. The area is known for its abundance of snow, rugged beauty and some of the best skiing in the region. Heli-skiing allows you to enjoy the raw adventure of your sport – the adrenaline as you land at your first run of each morning is better than coffee. Carving through freshly fallen powder is such a unique experience; you struggle to find the right words – exhilarating, awesome, breathtaking, thrilling. If you’re lucky you’ll get to ski the awe-inspiring Hanging Gardens. Enjoy eight or more runs each day!
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. Be sure to save room for your first class 3-course meal!
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
Galena Mountain lodge
Galena Mountain lodge
Trip Highlights >>
- Heli-ski the world famous Selkirks
- First class remote mountain lodges
- Highly experienced guides
- 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
Dec 20, 27
Jan 3, 10, 17
Mar 7
Price Notes
• 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 Galena Lodge
• Gourmet meals including wine with dinner
• Fully escorted ground transportation from Calgary International to the helicopter staging area, then helicopter transfers to galena Lodge
• 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
Dec 20, 27
Jan 3, 10, 17
Mar 7
| USD$ | CAD$ | |||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Nov 20 - Dec 20 2008 | 5,221 | 5,821 | 5,900 | 6,578 |
| Dec 27 2008 | 5,885 | 6,485 | 6,650 | 7,328 |
| Jan 3 2009 | 6,761 | 7,361 | 7,640 | 8,318 |
| Jan 10 2009 | 8,584 | 9,184 | 9,700 | 10,378 |
| Jan 17 2009 | 8,664 | 9,264 | 9,790 | 10,468 |
| Mar 7 2009 | 8,584 | 9,184 | 9,700 | 10,378 |
• 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 Galena Lodge
• Gourmet meals including wine with dinner
• Fully escorted ground transportation from Calgary International to the helicopter staging area, then helicopter transfers to galena Lodge
• 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
