Skier in chest deep snow

About Us

If you've dreamt of going heli-skiing...

CMH Monashees. Photo by The Public Works.
CMH Monashees. Photo by The Public Works.
Warmly lit lodge surrounded by snowfall
CMH Monashees Lodge. Photo by The Public Works.

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Beginnings

But first, let's rewind.

60 years ago, a group of adventurous skiers strapped a car’s ski rack to the skids of a small Bell 'bubble' helicopter using bungee cords and flew to a Rocky Mountain glacier with visions of skiing untouched, exclusive powder.

It didn’t quite turn out that way.

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Bell 407 helicopter taking off
CMH Kootenay. Photo by Justin Nan - Deep Thought Productions.

Today

And now?

The helicopters are a bit bigger. The lodges are more luxurious. We have 11 heli-ski destinations instead of one. But our vision is still the same:

We guide people on life-changing mountain experiences.

We remain the first and largest heli-skiing operation in the world, offering massive terrain, untouched snow and leading safety standards to guests from dozens of countries.

Group of CMH employees smiling
A CMH ski guide posing with a guest

People

The human snowpack

Just as snowflakes fall separately and under varied conditions to accumulate into one snowpack, a phenomenon we call the human snowpack occurs when CMH guests, guides and staff come together from different countries, different backgrounds, and different outlooks.

What happens next is the best part.

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Ski guide taking notes
Safety as a priority. Photo by The Public Works.

Your safety

60 years leading the way

For us, your safety reigns above all. With more than half a century of guided heli-skiing under our snow pant belts, we’re among the most experienced in the world. We use only the latest proven safety practices and technology, and we’re here to guide you through every step of your trip.

Learn moreWatch: Safety at CMH 

A group of skiers descending towards a glacier
CMH Valemount. Photo by Danny Stoffel.

Terrain

Being first has its advantages

Being the first in our field means we had the best pick of skiable areas in the best regions of snow. Today, this amounts to a private claim to a massive 3,000,000+ acres of terrain, creating an experience that isn’t replicated anywhere else. This is winter at its best.

11 unique heli-ski destinations.

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Your home away from home

Where you'll ski, ride & stay

Escape to a luxury backcountry lodge or stay in a mountain town. You’ll discover warm hospitality and adventure perfection at whichever of our 11 destinations you choose. Find a favourite, or see them all.

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Helicopter in flight above a snowy mountain side
CMH Gothics. Photo by Justin Nan - Deep Thought Productions.

Our responsibility

Climate, wildlife, community

Our founder, Hans Gmoser, was a committed environmentalist and community leader long before the green revolution. He instilled a strong sense of stewardship that runs through the company today. Here’s what we’re focused on now.

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