Galena Lodge @ CMH Heli-Skiing
Galena Lodge @ CMH Heli-Skiing
Fantastic tree skiing in the playground for heli-skiing experts
The finest tree skiing, steep runs, challenges at every vertical meter: CMH Galena is not for heliskiing novices. For real experts among skiers and snowboarders, however, there is hardly a better area in the Selkirks. Read more.
With many natural features, the area in the Badshot chain is like an adventure playground. The helicopters take up to four groups of a maximum of ten to eleven guests (depending on weight) up to an altitude of 3,100 meters. The huge glaciers there are magnificent, but the forest descents further down are simply breathtaking. 80 percent of the heliskiing at CMH Galena takes place between the trees.
A fabulous 18 meters of snow per season add to the powder fun. And as three main valleys come together directly in front of the lodge, down days are a rarity. Guides and pilots can find the right slopes in almost any weather. Even on the day of departure, you can hit the deep snow again.
Altitude of the base:
1'050m
Altitude of the ski area:
1'000 - 3'100m above sea level.
Size of the area:
1'180 km2
Season: December to April
Ø snow precipitation:
18m at 1'800m a.s.l.
Helicopter: Bell 212
Heli launch site: directly at the lodge
approx. 300 main descents
Longest descent: 1,600 m
Ø descent: 750 m
Group size:
10-11 guests + 1 guide
Selkirk Mountains
20% alpine, 80% forest
Our verdict on Galena Lodge
Loads of snow, steep descents, numerous terrain features and above all the outstanding tree skiing make CMH Galena a hotspot for good and very good freeriders. In this area, the Selkirks surprise you with new challenges every day. Although CMH flies with large groups here, the pace is quite high as there are usually no heliskiing beginners. Conclusion: deep snow and tree skiing fans couldn't wish for more than CMH Galena.
Do you have any questions about the Galena Lodge?
We know the Galena Lodge personally and are always happy to answer your questions. You can reach us via chat or info@travel-zone.ch or by phone (Mon - Fri 9.00-18.00): +41 41 552 55 00.
CMH Galena offers space for 44 guests. The 20 single and twelve double rooms each have their own bathroom. In the rustic wooden lodge, numerous amenities such as an outdoor whirlpool and sauna await you after a sweaty day of steep slopes and tree skiing. You can work off excess energy in the fitness room and on the climbing wall.
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- Number of nights as per arrangement, based on double room
- Full board incl. non-alcoholic drinks
- Number of days heliskiing as per arrangement
- Included / guaranteed vertical meters in the Signature program:
- 7 days / 7 nights: 30'500 HM / 30'500 HM
- 6 days / 6 nights: 26'150 HM / 26'150 HM
- 5 days / 5 nights: 21'780 vertical meters / 21'780 vertical meters
- Powder skis with poles or snowboard
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
- Avalanche airbag
- Radio for each guest
- ski shop
- WLAN
- Stretching before breakfast
- fitness room
- Climbing wall
- Washing machine
- Downday activities: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing
- No cell phone reception
- Transfer from/to Calgary airport
Additional costs:
- Additional vertical meters
- Avalanche airbag
- Sports massages
- gratuities
Check in at the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal as soon as you land in Calgary - you don't even have to leave the building. CMH staff will greet you at the reception desk. After a restful night's sleep, you will take the shuttle bus at 6:30 in the morning. Thanks to the time difference, getting up early is usually not a problem.
From Calgary, it takes a good seven and a half hours by bus to reach the CMH Galena Lodge. By then, the magnificent panorama of Banff National Park - at least after sunrise - will have sweetened your journey. You will make a short stopover in Revelstoke. If you prefer to arrive by rental car, that's no problem either. You then cross Upper Arrow Lake by ferry. Take a short break there and enjoy the Canadian countryside for the first time on your trip. From the CMH helipad at Trout Lake, the helicopter will then take you to the lodge. After you have checked into your room, you will complete the obligatory safety training. Over dinner, you will fortify yourself for the first deep-snow turns the next morning.
On the day of departure, you will powder again in the morning and then drive back to Calgary in the afternoon. You will reach the airport at around 23:00. We recommend staying overnight at the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal and booking your return flight for the following day.
Ski Fusion: The best of both worlds for heliskiing fans and passionate tourers. On this seven-day program for a maximum of ten guests, the helicopter flies you to the most beautiful slopes on four days. On three days, it drops the group off at selected spots in the rugged mountain world, from where you continue your ascent. Splitboarders are also welcome. Touring: for passionate tourers who want to earn their turns - with a little helicopter support. The helicopter flies the maximum of ten guests to great terrain. From there, you ascend further and then enjoy wonderful descents. Participants must bring their own backcountry equipment, including skis or splitboard, touring bindings and boots.
