Choose your Summer Adventure

CMH Summer Adventures offer you mountain wilderness to explore – as rigorously or gently as you would like – while you enjoy the exquisite comforts of our remote mountain lodges. During our fun-filled trips, activities ranging from ambling and walking to hiking and trekking, or even full-blown mountaineering, are tailored to suit your wishes and ability.

We have created a variety of ways for you to enjoy the mountains in the summer. Below is a full list, or use these categories:
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• Family & Women-Specific Trips »
• Specialty Trips »
• Speaker Series Trips »

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Short Escapes

Good things come in small packages.

Experience the wonders of mountain wilderness over just a few days, and in a manner suited to your ability or desire. These 2, 3 & 4 day Heli-Hiking trips explore the Bobbie Burns or the Bugaboos.

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Lodge-to-Lodge Trips

Variety is the spice of life.

Enjoy the best of two different mountain ranges. Six nights in total - after three at the Bobbie Burns Lodge you will heli-hop & hike on day four to your second destination, the Bugaboo Lodge (also offered in reverse). A favourite for returning guests!

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High Flying Heli-Adventures

Gulp!

If you think hiking the heights of the Canadian Rockies isn't breathtaking enough, well this one is for you. Packed with challenging activities and introductory mountaineering yet maintaining the comfort that comes with all CMH Heli-Hiking packages, our High Flying Heli-Adventures is for those who require more adrenalin than the average Joe.

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Private Guided Adventures

Especially for you

For groups and individuals that would like to customize one of our trips. On our Private Guided Trips your guide can tailor your trip to your abilities and specific interests, be that mountaineering, photography or something else. Perfect for family reunions!

Did you know?

Our lodges are also available for exclusive-use bookings for groups of up to 50 guests. Ask us for booking the lodge for your corporate retreat, family reunion or other group gathering.

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Family & Women-Specific Trips

Family Adventures

Show and Tell Worthy

A package tailored to adventurous families and designed to keep the attention of kids of all ages who may not otherwise enjoy a hiking vacation. The helicopter ride alone is an experience for most kids but our Family Adventure Specialists have much more in store once we land. But the best part is that the parents can relax.

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Bodacious in the Bugaboos

Fierce feminine fun...

This is a girls getaway to remember; heli-hiking, yoga and fabulous food. It makes a perfect retreat for women to recharge their batteries and enjoy some time with the sisters. Come alone or bring your friends.

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Specialty Trips

Painting Retreat with Robert Genn & Liz Wiltzen

A painter's trip of a lifetime

Join iconic Canadian artist Robert Genn &local Banff artist Liz Wiltzen for three days in one of the most spectacular mountain areas in the world: The Bugaboos.

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Photography Workshop with John E. Marriott

Learn from a photography pro!

Join renowned wildlife and wilderness photographer John E. Marriott for three days in The Bugaboos, one of the most spectacular photography destinations in the world.

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Stretch 'n Stir

Nourish the body and the soul.

Join sisters Julie and Sandra at the Bugaboo Lodge for three days of laughter, relaxation and great food. In addition to heli-hiking in the Bugaboos enjoy yoga

classes and hands-on culinary discovery.

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Speaker Series Trips

Brian Keating

Adventurer, world traveller, educator, entertainer

Join Brian Keating for an entertaining, engaging and hilarious 3-day Family Adventure for hiking, walking and laughing in the Bobbie Burns Lodge. In the evenings back in the lodge Brian will give informal and entertaining presentations on his exciting adventures such as "Penguins in Paradise" and "Madagascar Magic".

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CMH & NCC team up for Nature

Explore the Bugaboos with a Grizzly Bear Specialist

Join Michael Proctor, PhD in the Bugaboos for daily hikes and walks as well as insights into his current research with the Trans-boarder Grizzly Bear Project. A lively presentation back at the lodge will show how the team uses DNA as a tool to understand grizzly bear ecology. CMH will donate 10% of the trip cost to Nature Conservancy Canada for the protection of ecologically sensitive lands.

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Marybeth Bond

National Geographic Author, Women's Travel Expert

The Ultimate Mother-Daughter Getaway! Ladies, we all have a woman in our lives who has made a significant impact. This 3 day Short Heli-Hiking Escape in the Bobbie Burns with author Marybeth Bond and her daughter is meant to cement that closeness and memories.

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Eric Larsen

World-famous polar explorer.

In 2010 Eric completed the first-ever expedition to the South Pole, North Pole and Mt. Everest in a continuous 365 day period and shared his harrowing tales with CMH guests in the Bugaboos. During this 3-day trip Eric will share is passion for snow and his commitment to the environment and one evening back at the lodge Eric will share the story of his journey "Into the Heart of Cold". You won't want to miss it!

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