CMH Kootenay
CMH Kootenay
Whether your idea of a good time is quiet sunset reflections or rowdy celebrations until dawn, the Kootenay team is more than happy to accommodate. Offering 1,155sq. km of open bowls, fun glades, perfectly spaced trees and playful pillows, this is your all-you-can-rip buffet of fun.
Difficulty
| Strong Intermediate |
| Advanced |
At A Glance
Terrain Location
Selkirks/Monashees
Heli-Ski Area
1,155km²
Runs
298
Average Snowfall
18m
Best For
Pillow Lines
Lodge Capacity
45 Guests
Skiing and Boarding
CMH Kootenay is known for its mix of open bowls, perfectly spaced trees, playful pillows, steeps and awesome drops. While you're enjoying limitless lines through the glades, you might even run into the K2 ski team. By night, hang with hard-chargers in a laid back, cool town lodge.
Wheather your idea of a good time is quiet sunset reflections of rowdy celebrations till dawn, the team at Kootenay is more than happy to accommodate. Offering 1,155sq km of open bowls, fun glades, perfectly spaced trees and playful pillows, this is your all you can rip buffet of fun!
Programs: Signature Trips, Small Groups, Steep Shots and Pillow Drops
Inside The Lodge
Described as "a darn good time" and where the fun gets serious - CMH Kootenay Lodge is the most unique lodge of CMH! The ultra funky lodge is located in the lakeside town of Nakusp British Columbia.
Located in the center of the small town Nakusp, by Arrow Lake, the CMH Kootenay lodge has been described as “a darn good time.” And whether your idea of a good time entails quietly taking in the sunset or rowdily celebrating the sunrise, Kootenay Lodge can accommodate – and so can the funky lakeside town it calls home.
The lodge offers guests a modern and friendly environment with a legendary bar-lounge area, the locals favourite restaurant, games room - including shuffleboard, ski shop, registered massage professionals and a natural hot spring nearby.
What's Included
All packages include:
- Accommodation
- All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Fully escorted, return transportation from Calgary International Airport
CMH representatives are available at the Delta Calgary Airport Hotel for arrivals and departures. For Kootenay 7-day trips only, transportation is also provided from Spokane, Washington or Casltegar, British Columbia. - Certified guides
- Use of specially designed heli-skis - snowboarders & ski tourers are recommended to bring their own
- Use of all facilities and amenities. (Sauna, Jacuzzi, etc)
- Avalanche transceivers
GUARANTEED VERTICAL METRES OF SKIING.
- 7 Day Trips: 30,500 Metres
- 4 Day Trips: 17,500 Metres
- 3 Day Trips: 13,100 Metres
Not a Heli-Skier?
If your spouse or friend isn’t a skier, they can still come along for the ride – the quirky lakeside location is anything but boring. The amenity-packed lodge is a great place to wile away your days, but so are the nearby natural hot springs, which guests are free to independently explore.
Getting There & Around
Located at 515 Broadway St W in Nakusp, BC, self-driving is the most common option to get to Kootenay Lodge (formerly CMH K2). Approximate driving times are as follows:
- From Kelowna: 3 - 3.5 hours (includes a ferry crossing)
- From Spokane: 5 hours (includes USA-Canada border crossing)
- From Banff: 5 hours (includes a ferry crossing)
We ask that guests please arrive between 16:30 PT (17:30 MT) and 18:30 PT (19:30 MT) on the start date of your trip.
Location
K2 Rotor Lodge is located approximately 240km West of Kelowna
Past guests love...
Really could not fault anything. Fantastic lodge with great food & drink. Staff were attentive & helpful with excellent equipment. Superb helicopter pilot who gave us fantastic skiing. Guides were careful & confidence building with safety the priority. Seamless transfers on time. We were unlucky with snow conditions but still had superb skiing. CMH please don''t change anything.
Jonathan, Coffs Harbour
CMH Kootenay
Kootenay Signature
CMH Kootenay is defined by its brag-worthy terrain, predictable storm cycles and in-town location that's drivable from multiple other ski hubs along B.C.'s intertior - if you're looking to incorporate heli-skiing into an epic road trip trhrough some of Canada's most famed powder regions, this is a great option. Kootenay draws keen powder skiers and riders who are eager for a taste of small-town culture but also looking to challenge themselves run after run. Experience the classic Heli-Skiing trip CMH was built on. Glide across glaciers and float through remote glades with the company of 10 soon-to-be best friends. When you're ready to hang up your skis, retreat to the spa for a massage, and refuel with a gourmet meal and backcountry cocktail. There's a reason these are our Signature Trips.
Kootenay Small Group
CMH Kootenay is defined by its brag-worthy terrain, predictable storm cycles and in-town location that's drivable from multiple other ski hubs along B.C.'s intertior - if you're looking to incorporate heli-skiing into an epic road trip trhrough some of Canada's most famed powder regions, this is a great option. Kootenay draws keen powder skiers and riders who are eager for a taste of small-town culture but also looking to challenge themselves run after run. Plush lodges, a helicopter and a group with one shared goal: fresh, untracked snow. Round up a crew or come solo; either way small group trips maximise your mountain time with like-minded powder hounds.
Kootenay Steep Shoots and Pillow Drops
CMH Kootenay is defined by its brag-worthy terrain, predictable storm cycles and in-town location that's drivable from multiple other ski hubs along B.C.'s intertior - if you're looking to incorporate heli-skiing into an epic road trip trhrough some of Canada's most famed powder regions, this is a great option. Kootenay draws keen powder skiers and riders who are eager for a taste of small-town culture but also looking to challenge themselves run after run. Every skier and snowboarder has a style that is all their own. Our expert guides will give you the coaching you need to spot features and find the most dynamic line on any slope. Discover your own personal style as you take on rad drops or dad drops - or neither if you prefer.