CMH Heli Skiing Revelstoke

Unique to this location is its downtown lodging accommodations. Instead of being isolated and housed at a backcountry lodge, CMH puts you up in The Regent Hotel, historically located in the bustling downtown. This hotel has 32 guest rooms available to CMH heli skiers and all meals are provided by the 112 Restaurant and Lounge, located inside of the hotel.

A huge perk of being housed in Revelstoke is that you have a variety of alternative food options and watering holes that you can explore after your day of heli skiing. The River City Pub and Chubby Funsters are both local favorites.

In the case of a down day, CMH Heli Skiing Revelstoke provides access to Revelstoke Mountain Resort so that you’re sure to get some skiing in. Although CMH does not directly offer cat-skiing, it is available in the region if you wish to pursue it. Other fun and engaging activities in the area include:

• Browsing fine art galleries
• Watching local sports games
• Bowling and axe throwing
• Hot tubs and massages available at The Regent Hotel

It’s no wonder that Revelstoke is regarded as one of the most sought-after skiing destinations in the world. The variety and quality of terrain in the surrounding backcountry mountains are simultaneously surreal and adrenalizing. No matter your competency level, you’ll be able to find heli skiing runs suited to your abilities. CMH Heli Skiing Revelstoke strives to pair you with other skiers of the same skill so that a consistent pace can be maintained throughout the day.

In the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains surrounding Revelstoke, you’ll find picturesque pillow lines, steep glacial descents, and perfectly pitched glades that seemingly go on for ages. No terrain is more diverse and rewarding than what’s found in this region.

All of CMH’s favorite packages are available at their Revelstoke location, giving skiers a premium choice over terrain they’d like to conquer. From easy-going paces to speed-hungry lines, you’ll have complete freedom over your adventure. With all Revelstoke packages, a vertical guarantee is provided, offering money back for every 1000m of promised skiing that was not met. These packages are:

• Signature Trip: Aboard a standard Bell 212 helicopter, you and 10 other skiers will experience Revelstoke’s complete offering of backcountry terrain. 1 guide will accompany you on your 4, 5, or 7-day excursions.
• Powder Intro: Perfect for a slower introduction to heli skiing, the Powder Intro can move at a relaxed or strong ability level pace, all while led by 2 separate experienced guides. Either a Bell 212 or A-Star B3 is used for these 4 or 5-day trips.
• Private & Exclusive: Completely customizable and available to 4-11 guests, 2 guides will join you aboard a Bell 212 or 407 helicopter. Your guides will bring you exactly where you want to be, no questions asked. 2 through 7-day packages are available.
• Steep Shots & Pillow Drops: Reserved for only the most experienced heli skiers, this package prioritizes challenging terrain, all under the leadership of a professional skier. You’ll share a Bell 212 helicopter with 8 other skiers on a 4-day journey.

Despite popular belief, you don’t need to be an expert for heli skiing British Columbia Canada. Nearly all the main packages offered by the companies feature strong intermediate, blue runs. You should be completely confident on your skis, however, capable of making a variety of maneuvers and turns. If you’re an expert skier, you’ll easily find lines that are designed for only the most competent members of the group.

If you’re looking for more advanced terrain when heli skiing British Columbia, check with your operator to see if they offer expert-only outings. Many of the lodges offer packages designed for more advanced skiers who are seeking the most extreme terrain. You will pay more for these tours, as there are fewer people funding the helicopter expenses, but you’ll be rewarded with some of the best heli skiing British Columbia has to offer.

While most British Columbia heli skiing is remote and will require quite the trek to access, there are a variety of major metropolitan areas spread throughout BC that have airports. If flying from outside of British Columbia, you’ll likely need to take a connecting flight or two to access these mountain towns. In addition, expect to pay for an array of ground transportation including shuttles, taxis, or Uber.

Generally, most British Columbia heli skiing can be accessed by two primary airports:

• Vancouver (YVR): From Vancouver, you can access most of the operators that work out of the Coastal Mountain range. You can also access some of the more remote heli skiing locations from here by connecting to smaller regional airports like Prince George Aiport (YXS) and Bella Coola Aiport (YBD).
• Kelowna International Airport (YLW): The closest airport to Revelstoke and the greater Columbia Mountain range (including the Selkirk, Monashee, and Cariboo Mountains), you can either fly directly into here or connect to it via Vancouver. If traveling to Revelstoke, you can take the stoke shuttle that makes multiple trips to and from the airport 7 days a week.