Frequently Asked Questions: CMH Heli-Skiing

Frequently Asked Questions

About CMH Heli-Skiing Trips

  • What's Included in a CMH Heli-Skiing Trip?
  • What if I'm not good enough?
  • How fit should I be?
  • Do you only offer week-long trips?
  • When is the best time to come?
  • Which area should I choose?

  • Are there many non-skiing days?
  • Is there a vertical guarantee?
  • How are the groups set up?
  • Can snowboarders & skiers be in the same group?

  • Does CMH provide skis, bindings and poles?
  • Does CMH provide snowboards?
  • Does CMH provide avalanche transceivers?
  • Does CMH provide Avalanche Floatation Devices?
  • What gear is available in your ski lodges' retail shops?
  • Can I use my personal music player?

  • What is the terrain like?
  • What is the tree-skiing like?
  • What is the weather like?
  • What is the average snowfall?
  • How do gratuities (tips) work?

    • Booking Information

    5 Steps to Booking:
  • Step 1: Choose a trip.
  • Step 2: Contact us to book.
  • Step 3: Submit your deposit.
  • Step 4: Sign and return waiver.
  • Step 5: Submit final payment.

  • What's Included in a CMH Heli-Skiing Trip?
  • Do I have to sign a waiver?
  • Is there a credit for EARLY PAYMENT?
  • Is there a credit for GROUP ORGANIZERS?
  • Is there a credit for introducing a NEW GUEST to CMH?

    • Pre-Trip Information

  • How fit should I be?
  • What travel documents do I need?
  • What do I need to pack?
  • How much luggage can I bring?
  • Is Insurance available?
  • What if I have an accident?
  • Is massage available? Can I pre-book?

    • Equipment - Skiing/Boarding/Safety

  • Does CMH provide avalanche transceivers?
  • Does CMH provide Avalanche Floatation Devices?
  • Can I use my personal Avalanche Floatation Device?
  • Can I use my own pack?
  • Can I use my personal VHF handheld radio?
  • Can I use my personal music player?

  • Does CMH provide skis, bindings and poles?
  • Does CMH provide snowboards?
  • Is there a board that's best for powder riding?
  • Do I need collapsible poles?
  • Ski Boots: Any advice?
  • Gloves: Any advice?
  • Goggles: Any advice?
  • Helmets: Any advice?
  • Outerwear: Any advice?
  • What gear is available in your lodges' ski shops?

    • Safety Information

  • A message from CMH's Mountain Safety Manager »
  • Avalanche Floatation Devices »
  • Safety Equipment at CMH »
  • Snow Safety Systems at CMH »

    • Other Questions

  • Women's Q&A
  • At what altitude do you ski?
  • Can I connect with the outside world from your lodges?
  • What voltage do you use at the lodges?
  • Can you cook for special diets?
  • Do you accept credit cards?
  • What do I do if I snore?
  • Have you ever had a fatality?