Heli Skiing Canada - Gothics
Pure Powder insight
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Cherry-picked terrain
CMH were the first to explore these mountains, so they secured all the best skiing territory
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Stand-by helicopter
CMH have a stand-by machine at every lodge. It's there as a back-up to keep you skiing in case of breakdowns
Best for
A flexible 3-group programme, with a quick pace of skiing and varied terrain in the Selkirks and Monashees
Where you stay
- Remote lodge, dominated by steeple-like granite spires reminiscent of Gothic cathedrals
- Accessible by road
- Maximum of 33 guests
- Outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam, massage, exercise room, bouldering room, games room
The terrain
One of CMH's larger areas, with a great choice of open, alpine skiing as well as more challenging tree skiing
Prices
From CAD$2,210 per person (Pay as you Play)
Getting there
Fly to Calgary
7 hr transfer by bus
Guide View
"If you like to ski, the Gothics is the place to be! To fully optimize our wide variety of terrain and increase the skiing for our guests Gothics caters to 33 skiers only which means a quick pace for guests. We are committed to making your ski holiday the trip of a lifetime!"
James Vickers, Gothics Area Manager
Booking your trip
Do get in touch to check availability, book, or to find out more information
What's included
- A guaranteed amount of skiing, calculated in vertical metres
- All accommodation and food
- Transfers by ground to and from Calgary
- Use of CMH Atomic & K2 heli skis or Burton snowboards
- Services of ACMG or IFMGA mountain guides
- Training in and use of avalanche transceivers, shovels and probes
Not Included
- Extra lodge expenses such as massages and alcoholic drinks
- Additional skiing over and above your guaranteed vertical metres
- Flights to Canada and insurance - see Trip Preparation for special rates
- 6% Canadian tax (HST)
Locations in Canada
Click on a location name for more information
- McBride
- Valemount
- Cariboos
- Monashees
- Adamants
- Gothics
- Revelstoke
- Bobbie Burns
- Galena
- Bugaboos
- Nomad
- CMH K2
- For the classic CMH experience of a fly-in lodge and a great mix of terrain, try the Bugaboos, Adamants or Cariboos
- The Monashees and Galena are famed for their world-class steep and deep challenging tree skiing
- For a quick pace of skiing head for the Bobbie Burns, Gothics or CMH K2
- Town-based Revelstoke is easily accessed and great to mix with resort skiing
- For the ultimate heli-skiing experience, a private trip with a dedicated helicopter in Valemount, Nomad or McBride is THE way to experience heli-skiing
Trips in Gothics
The following trips are available:
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Classic 4 Day Trip
Heli skiing with 11 guests and one guide per group. There will be a maximum of 3 groups in total, serviced by one Bell 212 helicopter. Prices from CAD$4,175 (extra metres charged at C$125 per 1,000m)
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Classic 5 Day Trip
Heli skiing with 11 guests and one guide per group. There will be a maximum of 3 groups in total, serviced by one Bell 212 helicopter. Prices from CAD$4,550 (extra metres charged at C$125 per 1,000m)
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Classic 7 day trip
6.5 days of heli skiing with 11 guests and one guide per group. There will be a maximum of 3 groups in total, serviced by one Bell 212 helicopter. Prices from CAD$6,295 (Includes 30,500 guaranteed vertical metres / extra metres charged at C$125 per 1,000m)
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Next Generation
Designed to introduce skiers aged between 12-25 to heli skiing with CMH joining you for 1/2 the price for 1/2 of the guarantee. There will be 3 groups of 11 skiers each led by one guide. Prices start from CAD$9,195 for adult spaces and CAD$4,598 for children (extra metres over and above your guarantee will cost C$125 per 1,000m)
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Pay as you Play
Pay only for your accommodation, meals and services and choose what you'd like to ski - as much or as little as you want. Trips come with no guaranteed footage. Prices start from CAD$2,344 (extra metres over and above your guarantee will cost C$160 per 1,000m)
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Powder Introduction: Girls' School (5 days)
This trip is a special 'Girls Only' trip. Perfect for strong intermediate piste skiers looking to develop their off piste skills. Benefit from 2 guides and only 10 guests in the group, video analysis and technical tips to help you master powder skiing in just a few days. Your group and 3 other regular groups will be serviced by one Bell 212 helicopter. Prices from CAD$7,160 (Includes 21,780 vertical metres of skiing, of which 15,250m is guaranteed / extra metres charged at C$125 per 1,000m)
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Women's Heli Skiing (4 Days)
With all due respect to our friends with the XY chromosome, it is probably not a bad idea to forego the male presence while ripping powder. The mission of this trip is awesome skiing and lots of fun. 10 skiers and 2 guides and includes 17,500m guaranteed skiing. Prices start from CAD$4,325.
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Family Trip (5 Day)
Designed for heli skiing parents and their children, parents are expected to ski with their kids, but when the kids get tired Mum and Dad can stay out to ski. Children 12-17 years pay 50% adult price + 50% vertical guarantee. 6.5 days of heli skiing with 11 guests and one guide per group. Prices from CAD$4,765 (children cost C$2,382 with a guarantee of 15,250 metres). Extra skiing over and above your guarantee will cost C$125 per 1,000m.



