CMH Kootenay

CMH Kootenay is defined by its brag-worthy terrain.

  • Level of Expertise:
    Good to Expert
  • Terrain:
    75% trees / 25% alpine
  • Trip Lengths:
    4 and 5 days
  • Ski groups: 3 groups of 11 skiers sharing a Bell 212 (Signature) or 3 groups of 5 skiers sharing a Bell 407 (Small Groups).
  • Fly in and out of Spokane, Washington or Kelowna, British Columbia. Transportation is NOT included in the price.
  • The tenure is 446 square miles with 230 “runs” between 3500 and 9500 feet in the Selkirks and Monashees mountain ranges.
  • Average snowfall at 1800 meters is 59 feet.

Steep Shots + Pillow Drops

CMH Kootenay is tailor-made for powder hunters looking to mix big skiing with small-town charm.

Based in Nakusp, BC, this destination is prized for its tree skiing, (which is perfect on both stormy and sunny days) and its playful alpine terrain.

With flexible group sizes, a youthful atmosphere, and incredible value, Kootenay is an easy add-on to a Powder Highway road trip or a standalone adventure that packs some serious vertical.

From the Mid-Atlantic, connect through Kelowna or Spokane and enjoy a scenic journey into the heart of BC.

Signature Trip

  • Great for

    Good to Expert

  • 3 Groups of up to

    11 Guests + 1 guide

  • Trip lengths

    4 and 5-day

The iconic CMH heli-skiing experience awaits. Glide over glaciers, weave through untouched glades, and share the adventure with 10 new friends. Then unwind with a massage, hearty mountain fare, and a well-earned backcountry cocktail.

Steep Shots & Pillow Drops

  • Great for

    Strong to Expert

  • 1 Group of up to

    9 Guests + 1 feat. athlete + 2 Guides

  • Trip lengths

    4 and 5-day

Push your powder skills and define your freeride style with the help of expert backcountry coaches.

Big bowls, steep drops, and leg-burning lines make progression as fun as it is unforgettable.

Small Group

  • Great for

    Good to Expert

  • 3 Groups of up to

    5 Guests + 1 guide

  • Trip lengths

    4 and 5-day

From lodge luxury to heli-powered adventure, small groups and the A-Star B3 take you deeper into untracked snow, whether you arrive with friends or find them here.

Private & Exclusive

  • Great for

    Good to Expert

  • 1 Group of up to

    10 Guests + 2 guides

  • Trip lengtsh

    4 , 5 and 7-day

From untamed trees to vast alpine bowls, let your private guide and helicopter lead the way, then sink into the comfort of a luxe lodge each night.

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