In the run-up to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, we wanted to take a little look back at some skiing and snowboarding milestones and trends during the past 6 decades… 1) 1952 -1961 – Ski’s Together! Ahh, the original ‘legs firmly together and wiggle the hips’ manoeuvre takes the ski world by storm in the …
Skiing & Snowboarding during the Queen’s 60 year reign Read More »
We’re delighted to report that CMH Heli Skiing has just announced that Rob Rohn has been appointed General Manager of CMH Heli Skiing, a role which will supplement his existing responsibilities as CMH’s Director of Mountain Operations. We think that Rob is absolutely perfect for the role; not only is Rob a super nice guy, …
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For ten days every July, the whole of Calgary immerse themselves in Stampede fever. Sarah Merson headed out in 2011 following Kate and Wills’ to become a fully fledged cowboy. Whilst she was there, Sarah and her eldest son enjoyed 3 days of heli hiking with CMH’s Summer Adventures including the high octane adrenaline found …
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So you’ve hung up your skis for another Season? How depressing. To avoid SKIAD (that’s Seasonal Affective Disorder for ski enthusiasts), is to venture further afield which is why we offer Summer ski adventures in Chile with Powder South. I’m sure you’re tempted already but if not, here are our 5 reasons to don your ski …
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Unsure what to do this Summer? Heading to Canada but not sure how to entertain the kids? We have just the thing with the ultimate Summer heli hiking adventure in British Columbia with CMH and some rather snazzy helicopters. This really is the best way to see what the mountains have to offer: think ziplining …
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There is some epic tree skiing on offer I’ve discovered that the thrill of steep tree skiing causes me to break out into song. Yodelling to be precise. Apparently the reaction (similarly seen on rollercoasters) is caused by a mixture of adrenalin and excitement. In hindsight, you’d think the hazards would make me think twice …
4 Things I learnt about CMH heli skiing in Revelstoke with Pure Powder Read More »
For the past 8 months that I have been working at Off Piste and Heli Skiing centre Pure Powder, I have heard endless accounts of what a quintessential heli skiing trip with CMH would entail. Nevertheless, it was not until I returned from my first heli-skiing experience in Revelstoke this April, with a faraway look in my eyes …
If you are contemplating following the snow southwards this year then have a look at our top picks for some fantastic South American skiing & heli skiing suggestions in and around Chile… 1) The ultimate heli skiing adventure… Heli Skiing from a Luxury boat off the coast of Patagonia For a truly unique Chile heli …
What happens when you take CMH Heli Skiing’s Monashees heli ski area, which is world renowned for its steep tree skiing, and bathe it in glorious sunshine for a week?! Answer: you get to experience the (relatively) uncharted yet spectacular alpine heli skiing terrain above the tree line… As Rooster the maintenance guy told me when we …
Heli Skiing in the Monashees with CMH – out of the ordinary Read More »
If you are having withdrawal symptoms from the powder utopia in Europe already and already dreaming of your 2013 skiing trip, then you are definitely reading the right blog. Plus if your skiing wardrobe has gone past the point of retro and can now only be described as moth-eaten, the re-vamp it so greatly needs might just be around …
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