Best suited for strong skiers with good stamina and for skiers looking for a more edgy experience. CMH Kootenay gets TONS of snow. It is also famous for tree skiing. Small groups and shorter trips are offered, too.
In the town of Nakusp, Columbia Range, Southeast BC
Terrain Description
Monashees/Selkirks. 70% tree skiing plus bowls and high alpine for variety. 720 sq miles (1155 sq. km) – 230 runs. Drive to helicopter from hotel. Famous for tons of deep powder and tree skiing.
Standard Packages Offered
Excellent for short trips – 3/4/5/7 day trips available. Powder Max Program available – 3 groups of 5 with fast turn-around, also 3/4/5/7 days.
Additional Information
Guests per Lift:4 groups of 10, OR 3 groups of 5
Lifts per Helicopter:3 or 4 groups per helicopter
Type of Helicopter:Bell 212 OR Bell 407
Lodging and Dining Description:CMH/K2 Rotor Lodge is a hotel. The best feature is the outdoor hot springs! All meals included.
Resort and Cat Skiing Options:Panorama Resort and Cat Skiing
Airport for Travel:Calgary or Spokane, WA. Spokane, then 4 hr. coach/drive OR Calgary then coach to lodge. 7 hours total.
What is Unique/Why Us?
CMH is the oldest and largest Canadian heliskiing operator with 41 years of accumulated experience. Operating 11 lodges in southeast British Columbia. Offering a variety of trips and programs means great variety and lots of options.