GOLDEN DREAMS - The Ultimate Powderhounds Dream Trip!

Great Canadian Heli-Skiing is fortunate to be located in the middle of British Columbia’s powder producing epicentre... or as we like to say, ‘epic-centre’! Because the region is blessed with so much snow, all types of ski operations have popped up. Within 30 minutes from the town of Golden, there are all sorts of world-class heli-skiing, cat-skiing, resort skiing, snowmobiling and backcountry lodge options. In order to experience what this amazing region has to offer, Great Canadian Heli-Skiing has created several combination packages that will let you see why our winter wonderland is a mecca for powder fiends. If you would like to get your ‘ski legs’ back before going heli-skiing, or just want to ski the biggest vertical in the Canadian Rockies region, make sure to check out Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Haven’t heard of it? Well, think of skiing Jackson Hole with Canadian prices. The terrain and scenery are awesome. Another operation that is a MUST for any keen skier is Chatter Creek Cat-skiing. What is ‘cat-skiing’? It is like heli-skiing, but instead of using helicopters, they use ‘snowcats’... i.e. snow grooming machines that are capable of carrying groups of 12 people in a comfortable cabin on the back of the cat. Chatter Creek’s snow and terrain has become legendary, appearing in many ski and snowboard magazines and movies. We thought it would be the ultimate powderhound’s dream trip to combine heli-skiing with the above operations.GOLDEN POWDER DREAMS Package Inclusions:All packages are per person, based on double occupancy and include: 

• Kicking Horse Package — 3 days of lift tickets. 3 nights at Copper Horse Lodge or the Vagabond Lodge while skiing Kicking Horse (both are located next to each other and only about 100 steps from the Gondola). Also include are all breakfasts and if staying at the Vagabond, lunch is included too. Note: start day and the number of days at KHMR can be extended or shortened to suit your schedule, though the cat-skiing portion will always start on a Tuesday evening and heli-skiing on a Saturday evening. The standard 3 day package at each operation works best starting on a Saturday and finishing on a Tuesday.
• Cat-Skiing Package — Average 12,000 - 20,000 ft vertical per day! Only 1 group of 12 people per cat. Free use of rental skis/board (bring your own boots) and avalanche transceiver. All meals, double occupancy accommodation for 3 nights.

• Heli-Skiing Package — Unlimited Vertical! Average of 5,800 metres (19,350 feet) vertical per day (while very strong groups can do up to 10,000m/33,000ft)! And remember, because we offer Unlimited Vertical there are no extra skiing charges! Small groups of 4 people. Free use of rental skis/board (bring own boots) and avalanche transceiver. All meals, double occupancy accommodation for 4 nights.
• All Taxes — GST AND Hotel Taxes are included. Rates below are for domestic visitors. Rates for international guests will have the GST rebate applied for them (so 2.5% instead of 5%), so the rates will be slightly less.

 The Golden Powder Dreams tour is a self-drive trip. For more details seewww.canadianheli-skiing.com, email us atinfo@canadianheli-skiing. com or phone us on 1.866.424.4354  

Optional Activities:

Contact us for addditional days of resort. cat or heli-skiing. Transfer options available if you do not want to rent a car (though we suggest renting one!). The resorts of Lake Louise and Revelstoke are also nearby. Golden also offers great snowmobiling too!

Purcell powder! This could be you. Photo: Dylan Page.

No need to worry about first tracks! Your group: only 4 people and 1 guide! Photo: Sue Gould

Stunning scenery at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Photo: Mike McPhee.