| Description: |
Terrain: |
| CMH Galena is best known for ultra-deep powder and varied, challenging tree skiing. Galena skiing is done in the Badshot Range of the Selkirks, offering abundant snow and rugged beauty. Canadian Mountain Holidays says Galena trees, drop-offs and snow are legendary. Galena is a great choice for experienced heli-skiers |
Varied, challenging tree skiing and rugged mountains. Three major valleys converge close to the lodge, providing access to skiable areas in most types of weather.
Because of the challenging terrain, CMH does not recommend Galena for first time Heli-Skiers |
| Helicopters: |
Group/Lift Size: |
| Bell 212 Helicopters |
4 groups of 11 |
| Location: |
Closest Major Airport: |
| Badshot Range of the Selkirks |
Calgary |
| Standard Packages Offered: |
Packages Include: |
| 4, 5 and 7 day. Also snowboard trips. 7-day recommended. |
• All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• All lodge accommodations and use of lodge facilities such as saunas, whirlpools, etc.
• Fully escorted transportation to and from Calgary International Airport on all trips.
• ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides), and/or IFMGA (International federation of Mountain Guides Association) certified guides, and benefits of HeliCat Canada membership.
• Use of Atomic Heli-Daddy skis and poles.
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| Average Vertical: |
Price of Extra Vertical: |
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| Average Snowfall: |
Maximum number of guests: |
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44 |
| Minimum age requirement: |
Powder skis required: |
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Provided |
| Level of skiing/snowboarding required for first timers: |
Hotels recommended for pre & post accommodation: |
| Fast, aggressive skiers only. Because of the challenging terrain, CMH does not recommend Galena for first time Heli-Skiers |
The lodges modular architecture is trimmed in logs and painted an earth brown. Simple but comfortable bedrooms at the ground level attach to a three-storey living area and kitchen. |
| How guests arrive: |
The best time to arrive: |
| Calgary Shuttle to Revelstoke, Ferry, Chopper. 8 hrs total. Alternative pickups in Banff, Lake Louise, Golden and Revelstoke. |
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| Year-round services: |
Why Us: |
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Canadian Mountain Holidays is the original and largest heli-skiing operator in the world! |
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