CMH Kootenay Heli Skiing

Canadian Mountain Holidays

CMH Kootenay Heli Skiing is 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.  CMH Kootenay also offers Steep Shots and Pillow Drops program.  Lodging as CMH Kootenay is a hotel.

CMH Kootenay Heli Skiing Location

In the town of Nakusp, Columbia Range, Southeast BC

CMH Heli Skiing Kootenay 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.

CMH Kootenay Heli Skiing Standard Packages Offered

Excellent for short trips  due to easy access - 3/4/5/7 day trips available.  Steep Shotes and Pillow Drops Program; and Powder Max Program available – 3 groups of 5 with fast turn-around, also 3/4/5/7 days.

CMH Kootenay 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:  Lodge at Arrow Lakes Hotel in Naksup.  The best feature is the outdoor hot springs!  All meals included.
Resort and Cat Skiing Options:  Panorama Resort and multiple Cat Skiing operators.
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 CMH Heli Skiing Kootenay?

CMH Kootenay Heli Skiing is "no frills."   The modest lodging keeps the price down.  But the skiing is epic.  Many CMH Heli Skiing employees describe Kootenay as the best kept secret.  The tree skiing is amazing.  It's one of two CMH lodges to host Steep Shots & Pillow Drops.

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.

  • Submission Date: 2024-04-26 13:28:39
  • name: Jamie G
  • Conditions / Snow Quality: Dissatisfied
  • Terrain: Dissatisfied
  • Vertical Amount: Dissatisfied
  • Skiing Pace: Dissatisfied
  • Groups (Size, Groups per Heli, Compatibility): Dissatisfied
  • Guides: Very Dissatisfied
  • Avoiding Down Days: Neutral
  • Lodge: Satisfied
  • Food: Very Satisfied
  • Lodge Staff: Very Satisfied
  • Amenities: Satisfied
  • Travel Convenience: Neutral
  • Price / Value: Dissatisfied
  • Overall Experience: Very Dissatisfied
  • Comments: I did this yesterday and told you it was the worst. Totally incompetent head guide etc. We like the Ruby Heli skiing and will be returning there. It is the best, great terrain, qualified and professional guides.
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  • Submission Date: 2024-04-27 19:40:32
  • name: Jame G
  • Conditions / Snow Quality: Very Dissatisfied
  • Terrain: Very Dissatisfied
  • Vertical Amount: Very Dissatisfied
  • Skiing Pace: Very Dissatisfied
  • Groups (Size, Groups per Heli, Compatibility): Very Dissatisfied
  • Guides: Very Dissatisfied
  • Avoiding Down Days: Very Dissatisfied
  • Lodge: Satisfied
  • Food: Very Satisfied
  • Lodge Staff: Very Satisfied
  • Amenities: Satisfied
  • Travel Convenience: Neutral
  • Price / Value: Dissatisfied
  • Comments: horrible. won't recommend Silvertip
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  • Submission Date: 2024-04-28 9:52:47
  • name: Flavio G
  • Conditions / Snow Quality: Satisfied
  • Terrain: Very Satisfied
  • Vertical Amount: Very Satisfied
  • Skiing Pace: Very Satisfied
  • Groups (Size, Groups per Heli, Compatibility): Very Satisfied
  • Guides: Very Satisfied
  • Avoiding Down Days: Very Satisfied
  • Lodge: Very Satisfied
  • Food: Very Satisfied
  • Lodge Staff: Very Satisfied
  • Amenities: Very Satisfied
  • Travel Convenience: Very Satisfied
  • Price / Value: Very Satisfied
  • Overall Experience: Very Satisfied
  • Comments: Fantastic Lodge; great Service; great Skiing
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  • Submission Date: 2025-02-07 11:07:57
  • Conditions / Snow Quality: Satisfied
  • Terrain: Very Satisfied
  • Vertical Amount: Satisfied
  • Skiing Pace: Satisfied
  • Groups (Size, Groups per Heli, Compatibility): Very Satisfied
  • Guides: Very Satisfied
  • Avoiding Down Days: Satisfied
  • Lodge: Very Satisfied
  • Food: Very Satisfied
  • Lodge Staff: Very Satisfied
  • Amenities: Very Satisfied
  • Travel Convenience: Very Satisfied
  • Price / Value: Very Satisfied
  • Overall Experience: Very Satisfied
  • Comments: I'm a repeat customer of Silvertip heli. I've been to 8 different BC heli/cat lodges. I consider silvertip to be one of the best operations in BC. They have the terrain, 60ft of snow , and its north so its tends to be colder to preserve snow. No heli operator is perfect, but i feel silvertip has more odds stacked in their favor to make your trip amazing.
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