We are actively participating in avalanche research projects with the University of Calgary and the University of British Columbia. All CMH guides are dedicated professionals and certified members of internationally recognized guides' associations. Each guide brings extensive qualifications and experience to the team. All guides attend annual training sessions, together with the foremost experts in the field, who enjoy the opportunity to exchange ideas with leading practitioners. Heli-Ski guiding is very different from other types of mountain guiding.
Helicopters allow for rapid and frequent use of vast areas of wilderness.
Coupled with the complexity of snow, Heli-Ski guiding remains an art as well as a science. Their pilots are capable, experienced and specially trained in this environment. We also use the Bell 205, Bell 204, Bell 407, Bell 206L3, Bell 206B and the Aerospatiale 350B2 for smaller groups and special flights. Ongoing maintenance is provided by a full-time engineer who is based in each area. Helicopters are equipped with modified skid gear to land on snow, a side basket with lid to carry skis, and radios to ensure continuous communication between pilot, guides, the base lodge, other CMH areas and outside resources as required.