Gothics

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Welcome to your cozy, laid-back and exceptionally friendly backcountry heli home, internationally regarded as the epicenter of deep tree skiing. As one of our largest areas with a veritable terrain buffet to pick from, the Gothics delivers to a range of experience levels and group dynamics. Famous for its inviting ambiance and the sociable skiers it attracts, CMH Gothics naturally builds an allegiance with a diversity of visitors from families and strong intermediate skiers to CMH lifers alike.

Storm skiing is a welcome daily reality at the Gothics in the fabled terrain of the Selkirks and Monashees, with both ranges combining the systematic volume of a coastal track but the incredibly light density of an intermountain climate. Stacks of snowfall and the powerful silence of a tree run are all part of the mystical experience at the Gothics. When the parade of winter storms breaks, usually later in the season, the alpine terrain here is equally stunning — with peaked views to the horizon of hundreds of kilometres of almost untouched wilderness. Dig in deep.

CMH Gothics
Playful Tree Skiing

Varied terrain, maximum possibilities

Gothics is home to one of our largest areas. Whether you've been on a few heli trips or you're a returning longtime loyalist, it has the trip and terrain for you. This tenure features an awe-inducing 315+ runs and plenty of variety. You’ll hit up the Northern Selkirks and mighty Monashees, taking in prime glades, open glaciers and excellent tree skiing. Known for its celebrated storm skiing and playful tree runs, 60% of the Gothics runs are below treeline in towering, perfectly spaced terrain that often ends with short, peaceful runouts along valley creeks and floors. The surrounding mountains are also home to one of the world’s only inland temperate rain forests, evoking a uniquely ethereal feel when skiing through the old-growth trees. 

CMH Gothics is all about high-volume, quicker-paced skiing — expect to knock out back-to-back-to-back runs while hot lapping zones in our Bell 212 helicopters. Although the terrain at the Gothics is varied, confidently skiing and riding here and getting the most out of the terrain requires at least a strong-intermediate powder skier or snowboarder — some previous backcountry experience is a bonus. 

Skiable Terrain

Up to

315 + runs

1,923 sq. km / 742 sq. mi

Using snow conditions, wildlife movement, weather forecasts and a variety of other factors, our guides carefully select each day’s run lineup from a roster of more than 300 options. 

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Features

A mix between

40% trees

60% alpine

The terrain here is in the heart of the Monashees and Selkirk mountains, which deliver the perfect mix of ethereal tree skiing and wide-open alpine. The Gothics boasts a massive selection of terrain both above and below the treeline, so the possibilities are limitless.  

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HELI-SKIING SAFETY

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You’ll be guided by our team of highly experienced heli-skiing guides, who are all passionate about the wilderness and sharing it with others in a safe, supportive environment. That’s why our 140+ member team represents over 1,400 years of guiding experience. Every CMH Mountain Guide has completed an average 8-year certification process with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) or the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA). 

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EXTRAORDINARY

EXTRAORDINARY in every way. Being with my three sons, past skiing friends and new skiing friends, and to be spoiled by the amazing team, was simply extraordinary. Thank you!!!

Randall, California, U.S.