 Poster: A snowHead
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I wondered if anyone here has used these guys or heard much about them?
http://www.canadianmountainholidays.com/
I am looking at going in mid December and wondered if anyone here could let me know if it was worth it, as it is fairly pricey!
Thanks
TG
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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CMH are one of the grandaddies of the industry & are all over the place in BC, I've met a number of people that work/have worked for them and they've all been good guys or girls. December can be sketchy for decent snowpack hence most heli and cat ops discount before New Year. All heliskiing is highly dependent on the group you are in i.e. a guide will only ski to the pace and ability of the weakest member. this sometimes leads to frustration if you're left meadowskipping becuse there's a rich but intermediate Texan in your group. Only based on what other people have told me.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I've just come back from a week at Bobbie Burns Lodge and had an epic week with over a metre of new snow in the middle of April and it was still snowing when I left on Sunday. CMH are very good at putting together groups of the same ability and after the first day will move people up or down. IMHO December is too early even if there is a good snowpack as the days are so short and you will be back at the lodge by3 p m. End of March and April are low season and you should get great conditions. It is definitely worth it but beware it could become an addiction. Also look at www.crescentspurheliskiing.com who are a smaller operation with only 2 groups and 2 guides per group and also cheaper.
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CMH is a great company to go for your first time. Dec is attractive with the discounted pricing, but you are generally better off to go more mid season even with high season rates. I have an obvious bias here, if you're looking for small groups, easy access and guaranteed skiing/riding everyday of your trip, you may also consider our company, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, www.neheliski.com.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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John @ NEH, welcome to snowHeads - always nice to see someone from the industry who is not trashing the opposition, but just gently mentioning their company. Thanks
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Touchguru Does it have to be heli? Or have you considered snowcat skiing? Same powder experience - but loads cheaper  Some good prices for December too.
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Thanks for all the responses and information.
I would be going with a group that goes regularly at this time of year and as a result have an amazing price offered to them for 7 days which would be extremely hard to pass up. (I only received the details of the offer price yesterday which is well below the advertised prices for this time of year)
I just wanted some outside experiences that others may have had with CMH to see if they were a good company.
I appreciate that snow pack and weather may be better later in the season but I unfortunately can't go at any other time besides then.
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Which lodge are you going to as have been to most?
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It will be Adamants skilegs
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