CMH Summer Adventures
CMH Summer Adventures
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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CMH Summer Adventures provides adventure travel in the summer seasons for all levels of travelers. Our guided adventures will take you to a place to walk where few others will. Amble amongst the giants of glaciers and soaring peaks, free from crowds, trails, and limitations.
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Michel C
Cheticamp, Canada168 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
Booked this trip to celebrate my 50th birthday and do something out of the box with my son. I'm going to need a thesaurus to describe how extraordinary this trip was. From the moment we were greeted at the bus transfer by the very friendly staff I knew this was going to be a great trip. It had it all, adventure, amazing memories, luxury, and fun! Lodge was wonderful, rooms luxurious, great food, tons of activities in the lodge (basketball, pool, Foosball, games), but the real draw is the spectacular hiking. Your taxi (helicopter) whisks you and other adventurers to unbelievable mountain drop offs as you either hike or climb. The guides (we had Tom and Simon) make safety a priority and push your limits to achieve amazing heights, literally. You can have nice gentle hikes or if more brave tackle the via ferratas. From the moment we arrived the staff knew our names and went above and beyond to make our trip special. If you are even considering CMH then don't delay, book it now! Not many vacations have you coming home feeling like you have changed your life!
Written July 6, 2023
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Ryan C
1 contribution
Jan. 2023
Booked with a group for the 2023 ski season back in May of 2022 and was very excited to go. Sadly had to bow out due to a medical issue. The company is completely uncompromising about refunds. Spent most of the holidays trying to find a swap but was unsuccessful. Without a swap, they take your entire deposit. What's more frustrating is the rep told me that they plan to give my spot away to someone on the waiting list. So they keep your deposit and then get the full price from someone else. They say I can rebook for later this year but it's not a realistic possibility given the issue. I get paying an inconvenience fee, but if the spot is going to be taken by someone on the waitlist, taking the full deposit is pretty scammy. Won't book with these folks again.
Written January 5, 2023
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Mel Pople
Mauritius173 contributions
Jul. 2022
What an amazing adventure! Every day was wonderful exciting experience
And then to get back from the mountains to lovely home cooking!
And then to get back from the mountains to lovely home cooking!
Written October 21, 2022
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cdnabroad
Victoria, Canada87 contributions
Aug. 2021
We can't say enough about our heli-hiking experience at the Bobbie Burns lodge. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. The guides were so incredibly experienced and obviously passionate about the mountains - we felt completely safe in their hands. Due to weather, we couldn't do both FULL Via Ferratas, but we did the best parts of both Mt Nimbus and Conrad Glacier. WOW WOW WOW! I wouldn't hesitate to go back and do it all over again!! Awesome food - they fed us very very well! One of the best beef tenderloins I've had in a long time. Super comfortable room. I already can't wait to go back and I've got a lineup of friends who will join me after seeing my social media posts!
Written August 29, 2021
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Hi cdnabroad,
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us this summer at the Bobbie Burns and our passion for the mountains shone through! We hope to welcome you and your lineup of friends back to one of our 3 summer destinations in years to come!
Thanks
Written September 22, 2021
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Tracey A
Calgary, Canada1 contribution
Aug. 2021 • Family
Expert guides! Remarkably beautiful scenery! Exceptional service across the board! We’ll be back. :)
Written August 21, 2021
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Hi traceymariette,
Thanks so much for reviewing your vacation! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and we cannot wait to welcome you back in the future!
Thanks
Written September 22, 2021
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SarahEliz
Schomberg, Canada89 contributions
Aug. 2021 • Family
We had a wonderful trip with CMH. We came with our two daughters, ages 12 and 13. One was initially scared of the concept of riding in a helicopter, the other was hesitant about the via ferrata. The staff got both girls to conquer their fears.
We stayed at the Bobbie Burns Lodge which has a lovely relaxed atmosphere with spacious rooms. The rooms had bathrooms with rainforest shower heads along with standard shower heads and they also had a lot of options for charging devices.
The staff members were all very friendly and got to know everyone on a first name basis. Even though we were at separate tables from other clients (due to Covid) there was still ample opportunity to interact with others.
The hikes themselves were fun and adventurous. People could not believe my photos when I got back. We did both the Mount Nimbus and the Conrad Glacier via ferratas. There were often people of mixed abilities on the hikes, but the guides allowed anyone to do any hike of their choosing ie. there was no discrimination based on ability. For example, on the Conrad glacier hike, there were a couple of more tentative hikers, so the guides just modified their route and allowed them to skip certain difficult river crossings.
I loved the fact that all the hiking was one way! We didn't have to retrace our steps once. The helicopter would pick us up at a different point on every occasion.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip.
I love the fact that th
We stayed at the Bobbie Burns Lodge which has a lovely relaxed atmosphere with spacious rooms. The rooms had bathrooms with rainforest shower heads along with standard shower heads and they also had a lot of options for charging devices.
The staff members were all very friendly and got to know everyone on a first name basis. Even though we were at separate tables from other clients (due to Covid) there was still ample opportunity to interact with others.
The hikes themselves were fun and adventurous. People could not believe my photos when I got back. We did both the Mount Nimbus and the Conrad Glacier via ferratas. There were often people of mixed abilities on the hikes, but the guides allowed anyone to do any hike of their choosing ie. there was no discrimination based on ability. For example, on the Conrad glacier hike, there were a couple of more tentative hikers, so the guides just modified their route and allowed them to skip certain difficult river crossings.
I loved the fact that all the hiking was one way! We didn't have to retrace our steps once. The helicopter would pick us up at a different point on every occasion.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip.
I love the fact that th
Written August 9, 2021
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Hi SarahEliz,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Our mission is to provide life changing mountain experiences for all regardless of pace and ability. We are truly committed to providing the best experience possible based on our guest preferences. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your trip!
Thanks
Written August 16, 2021
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Wayne B
Nanaimo, Canada60 contributions
Jul. 2021
This was my second heli-hiking trip with CMH. The first was a few years ago at the Bugaboo Lodge. This year they only opened the Bobbie Burns Lodge for heli-hiking and only to a limited number of guests as Covid protocols were in place.
It certainly did not disappoint! I can recommend this trip to everyone. The lodge is spacious and has recently been updated. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed. The lounge/bar is well set up with large tables and comfortable armchairs. The dining room tables are well spaced following covid protocols, and guests encouraged to dine within their own cohorts. As a cohort of one this was potentially a problem for me, however, a delightful couple quickly invited me to join them, so it was no problem. Missing because of covid was the practice of family dining which is usually the rule in the CMH lodges, but that was understandable in the circumstances. The dining room and bar staff were wonderful, friendly and helpful, and as others have noted, knew me by name after the first day. The food was great and the lunch items fresh and delicious.
Masks were handed out on the first day, and worn throughout the lodge except when eating or drinking. Masks were also required on the helipad and in the helicopter.
The guides were absolutely first rate on every count! I heard nothing but rave reviews from the younger people who did the via ferratas. On the first day we were asked what sort of hiking we would like to do in terms of pace and difficulty. As a senior, I opted for more gentle hiking, and was grouped with people of similar age and ability. For the two full days I was guided by Matt B, and it was a wonderful experience. The pace was great, the views spectacular in spite of a slight smoke haze. We were able to hike up to a high alpine lake, up to a small summit over 8000ft asl, spend time looking at alpine wildflowers, identified with the help of our guide, and walk on a glacier. The second day was capped off with a swim in an alpine lake.
As someone who has done many guided hiking trips, I would say that this one ranks amongst the best. After at least 18 months without being able to go on hiking trips, this was a real tonic!
It certainly did not disappoint! I can recommend this trip to everyone. The lodge is spacious and has recently been updated. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed. The lounge/bar is well set up with large tables and comfortable armchairs. The dining room tables are well spaced following covid protocols, and guests encouraged to dine within their own cohorts. As a cohort of one this was potentially a problem for me, however, a delightful couple quickly invited me to join them, so it was no problem. Missing because of covid was the practice of family dining which is usually the rule in the CMH lodges, but that was understandable in the circumstances. The dining room and bar staff were wonderful, friendly and helpful, and as others have noted, knew me by name after the first day. The food was great and the lunch items fresh and delicious.
Masks were handed out on the first day, and worn throughout the lodge except when eating or drinking. Masks were also required on the helipad and in the helicopter.
The guides were absolutely first rate on every count! I heard nothing but rave reviews from the younger people who did the via ferratas. On the first day we were asked what sort of hiking we would like to do in terms of pace and difficulty. As a senior, I opted for more gentle hiking, and was grouped with people of similar age and ability. For the two full days I was guided by Matt B, and it was a wonderful experience. The pace was great, the views spectacular in spite of a slight smoke haze. We were able to hike up to a high alpine lake, up to a small summit over 8000ft asl, spend time looking at alpine wildflowers, identified with the help of our guide, and walk on a glacier. The second day was capped off with a swim in an alpine lake.
As someone who has done many guided hiking trips, I would say that this one ranks amongst the best. After at least 18 months without being able to go on hiking trips, this was a real tonic!
Written August 7, 2021
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Hi NanaimoTragopogon,
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your hiking trip with us. We’ve loved welcoming back guests this summer and are so happy the trip ranks as one of the best you’ve participated in! There’s a lot that goes into creating our guest experience and it is lovely to read all aspects resonated with you. We hope we will be welcoming you back in the near future!
Thanks
Written August 16, 2021
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Pascal-André V
Montreal, Canada52 contributions
Aug. 2021 • Family
Experience of a lifetime to discover the Canadian Mountains. Best service ever. Professionalism of the guides and pilots. We are now addicted to CMH…
Written August 6, 2021
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Hi pascalandr_v,
Thank you for your review. Welcome to the CMH family, we’re hoping you’ll visit us again now, year after year!
Thanks,
Written August 16, 2021
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PJS
1 contribution
Jul. 2021
Do things you didn't think you could do. Stand on top of the world. Thrill to hanging off the edge of the mountain. Realize that you can do it!. That is what CMH provides.
A beautiful environment so Canadian and expansive yet accessible, well-paced and safe. The guides were patient and skilled and showed us lots of fun.
Food was incredible and very tasty. Lodge was clean and bedding was very comfortable. Helicopter rides were smooth and precise.
All told, it went too quickly. Would loved to have stayed an extra day exploring another area - maybe more treed, stretch out and learn more about the environment.
Hope to heli ski with Roko sometime!
A beautiful environment so Canadian and expansive yet accessible, well-paced and safe. The guides were patient and skilled and showed us lots of fun.
Food was incredible and very tasty. Lodge was clean and bedding was very comfortable. Helicopter rides were smooth and precise.
All told, it went too quickly. Would loved to have stayed an extra day exploring another area - maybe more treed, stretch out and learn more about the environment.
Hope to heli ski with Roko sometime!
Written July 27, 2021
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Hi beyondthrilling,
We loved reading your review of your Bobbie Burns experience this summer! The 3 nights certainly go too fast when you’re having so much fun! We hope to welcome you back through our doors again – winter or summer!
Thanks
Written August 4, 2021
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roz h
Edmonton, Canada1 contribution
Jul. 2021
Incredible experience that far exceeded anything that I thought was possible. So if you are looking for an adventure that will top off any other, the Bobbie Burns "heli hiking" will surely do exactly that. CMH really does know how to provide a trip of a lifetime that will want you talking about it and have you coming back!! Organized, professional, safe,friendly, perfect accommodation, outstanding meals, superb staff and the best guides ever!! These guys are truly amazing!
Far beyond "heli hiking", It's truly a mountain adventure and something for everyone.
All I can say, is DO IT!
Far beyond "heli hiking", It's truly a mountain adventure and something for everyone.
All I can say, is DO IT!
Written July 26, 2021
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Hi rozhobbsnow,
Thanks for your glowing review! We are so happy to read that you had a great trip with us and we agree with you – there really is something for everyone! We have two other summer destinations you can check out, if we have left you wanting more!
Thanks
Written August 4, 2021
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RKS
Atlanta, GA34 contributions
Several years ago my wife and I visited the Whistler area in July for a week of hiking. Unfortunately, it rained the entire week. It wasn't a little rain, it poured buckets the entire week. We never even saw a glimpse of the mountains during our stay due to the clouds. 7 full days of rain.
Wondering if anyone has had a similar experience during a stay with Canadian Mountain Holidays? It would KILL me to pay out this kind of money to be sitting in the room all day due to inclement weather. Is there anything else to do at all other than hike?
Thanks for your comments!
Mark F
Austin, TX13 contributions
I stayed at the Cariboo Lodge for six days last summer. We hiked all day every day and only put on rain gear once for a short time. Keep in mind that the Columbia Mtns are a temperate rain forest. They get a lot of rain. There was one day that we were brought back to the lodge early, but that was not for rain but low clouds. Our pilot was concerned that he would not be able to land and pick us up if the clouds continued to come in. When we got back to the lodge there was an amazing lunch buffet waiting for us. After lunch the clouds had dissipated and we went back up for the afternoon. To more directly answer your question, there is not a lot to do other than hike. There is a gym and a climbing wall at the lodge but the primary activity is the hiking. My experience is that rain did not impact me trip.
z3debby
Knoxville, TN19 contributions
Should I purchase Canadian money before traveling to Canada?
Bill Y
North Branch, MN10 contributions
You do not need to in most areas. A Visa credit card works fine. I have only needed cash when I was snowmobiling in very remote areas on other trips. I had brought Canadian money with me on the CMH trip and never used it.
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Coppet, Switzerland13 contributions
Hi
I'm looking to book a heli-skiing trip with CMH. Can you provide me some information on the how I should choose the different lodges. We are Advanced intermediate skiers who ski every weekend in Switzerland in Verbier but have never done a heli-ski trip before. We are aiming to go in the first week of April 2018. Some friends recommended Cariboos and Adamant but there does not seem to be vacancies during the period conveninet for us.
Thanks!
HuntressCA
Los Angeles, CA312 contributions
Is there an alternative to the Via Ferrante rock climb?
kekmuc
Munich, Germany49 contributions
Hi, sorry, i was there skiing, not climbing.