What makes Revelstoke Canada's freeride capital? The Selkirks and Monashees around it simply have it all - for everyone. Wide glacier slopes, playful pillow lines, overwhelming tree skiing, meter-high powder, for heliskiing first timers, for heliskiing pros. Read more.
You stay at the legendary Hotel Regent Inn in the middle of Revelstoke, which is easy to reach and yet very close to the heliskiing area. You'll be flying into the deep snow on the day you arrive. Unless you arrive earlier for a warm-up at the Revelstoke Mountain Resort on the outskirts of the village. The ski resort is also a great alternative program on Down Days. However, these are rare at CMH Revelstoke.
Just one look at the specials shows how versatile CMH Revelstoke is. Are you new to heliskiing? Special powder intro trips make it easier for you to get started. Are you a heliskiing expert? Book Steep Shots and Pillow Drops weeks and plunge down the most spectacular lines. Do you simply want everything exactly as you want it? In private programs, the powder adventure is perfectly tailored to the guests, for large and small groups.
Height of the base:
470 meters
Altitude of the ski area:
900 - 3'000m
Size of the area:
1'597 km2
Season: December to April
Ø snow precipitation:
18m at 1'800m a.s.l.
Helicopter: Bell 212 Bell 407
Heli launch site: approx. 10-20 minutes by van
Approx. 300 main descents
Longest descent: 1,500 m
Ø descent: 750 m
Group size:
10-11 guests + 1 guide
4 guests + 1 guide
Selkirk and Monashee Mountains:
50% alpine, 50% forest
Our conclusion about Revelstoke Lodge
Revelstoke enjoys a legendary reputation in the freeride scene. And rightly so, because the glaciers are huge, the gentle slopes are a joy to ride, the steep lines are spectacular and the tree skiing runs are unrivaled. Heliskiing allows you to exploit the full potential. You will also stay in comfortable accommodation and experience the flair of a friendly Canadian town. Our conclusion: be sure to pay a visit to CMH in Canada's freeride capital.
Do you have any questions about Revelstoke Lodge?
We know Revelstoke Lodge personally and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. 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 Revelstoke is based at the Regent Inn. The family-run hotel is located in the historic center of the railroad town. With 16 single and 26 double rooms, it can accommodate 44 guests. The atmosphere is friendly, the cuisine is excellent and the steaks are terrific. Arrival is quick and the internet connection is stable. After heliskiing, you can go shopping or have a drink in the town.
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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 good night's sleep, you will take the shuttle bus at 9:45 in the morning. Thanks to the time difference, getting up early is usually not a problem.
From Calgary, it will take you a good five and a quarter hours by bus to Revelstoke. Until then, the magnificent panorama of Banff National Park and Roger Pass will have sweetened your journey. On arrival, you first check into your room and then complete the obligatory safety training. The next morning, you'll be on skis or a board for the first time.
On the day of departure, you powder once more in the morning and then drive back to Calgary in the afternoon. You arrive at the airport at around 8:45 pm. We recommend staying overnight in the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal and booking your return flight for the following day.
Destination airport for intercontinental flight: Vancouver
Next airport: Kelowna
Transfer: Shuttle bus
Transfer time: 5.25 hours from Calgary
Powder Intro: Are you a good skier or snowboarder but haven't ventured into the deep snow yet? Accompanied by experts, you will get to know the Canadian powder.
Steep Shots and Pillow Drops: Only for real experts. Two guides lead ten guests to the area's most spectacular slopes with cliffs, thick snow pillows and other features. During the trip, you will also learn how to correctly assess difficult terrain.
And we also have a very special experience for private groups. At the Bighorn Lodge, we offer tailor-made arrangements for four or up to nine people.