They made the boots for hiking
What lodge does the Lodge to Lodge program start at?
Bobbie Burns
What new pick-up locations have been introduced for 2023?
Calgary & Canmore
What lodge has the newest via ferrata?
Cariboos
What discount does the Ikon pass offer on CMH Summer Adventures?
15% off
What year was the most recent Bobbie Burns renovation?
2019
What is the minimum age for a CMH summer hiking trip and minimum age for via ferrata?
6 years old
12 years old
What lodge has an interpretive guide on the bus and what sightseeing attraction is included on their journey to the lodge?
Cariboos
Columbia Icefields Skywalk
Which via ferrata has the highest elevation gain?
Conrad Glacier
What is the fee amount for a H24 cancellation? (CAD)
$250
What tour company was involved in the creation of heli-hiking?
Tauck Tours
Name one CMH led specialty trip
Trail Running OR Alpine Appetit
How long is the drive from Banff to the Bugaboos heli-pad?
3 hours
At the Bobbie Burns, what is the minimum and maximum weight limit for the via ferrata?
Min 100lbs, 45kgs
Max 280lbs, 127 kgs
How many nights do you need to travel to get an Alpinist Award?
15 nights
What year was the first heli-hiking trip at the Cariboos?
1978
Name one traditional territory that we operate on
CMH is honoured to operate in the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Syilx, Sinixt, Carrier and Stoney Nakoda Nations.
Which hotel do we pick up at in Golden?
Prestige Hotel
What is the elevation gain on Mt Nimbus?
(Answer within 100ft or 50 m)
1972 ft (600m)
(1872-2072 ft or 550-650 m)
What summer lodge is nut free?
None, we do not guarantee allergen free lodges.
Which 3 friends came together to inspire heli-hiking?
Hans Gmoser, Arthur Tauck, Lizzie Rummel
When talking about CMH Heli-Hiking, what are the four pace groupings?
Wander
Roam
Explore
Adventure
How many kilometers/miles is it from Banff to Cariboos Helipad?
(Answer within 50 km or 25mi)
408km/254mi
(358-458km, 229-279mi)
How many rungs make up the Zillmer Canyon Via Ferrata?
(Answer within 100 rungs)
1750
(1650-1850)
What is the maximum number of guests in a group with 1 mountaineering guide?
3 guests
What was the occupancy for the first Cariboos summer trip?
(within 3%)
87%
(84-90%)