July 2010 Heli-Hiking

Our inaugural trip was AWESOME!! See the "Helihiking Summer 05" page for the details. Updated 3/20/07

HeliHiking Family Adventure!!! (see below for details)

At the beautiful Bobbie Burns.

"The Burns not only has the most awesome zip line, but the only suspension bridge in all the CMH summer lodges operations."

Summer of 2010

We will be traveling up to Canada for the awesome 4 day 3 night helihiking experience at the Bobbie Burns Lodge, 7/21/10 thru 7/24/10.

Obviously Kids are welcomed on these trips.

The Family Adventure;

CMH provides counselors for the entertainment and supervision of all the children. So the parents can do as much as they please or as little as they please with the kids. There is even a separate dining option for kids only!! Here's the description from the CMH website:

We know how most kids feel about hiking, so our Family Adventure has removed the boring bits to heighten the lasting family memories you’ll take home. Kids will boast to their friends back in school how their sense of adventure was captivated by:

	Exhilarating helicopter flights
	Fascinating million-year-old rock formations
	High mountain ridges
	Mysterious ancient forests
	Brilliant glacial lakes
	Explosive rock-bound waterfalls
	Intriguing new games, played with kids from around the world
	And so much more!

While kids are busy and entertained by our Family Adventure Leader, adults can choose to participate with the younger set or challenge themselves to a Heli-Hiking day on their own.

At dinner time, our chefs consult with our young guests to create some outstanding meals. This is a family experience designed to please everyone; little ones, teens, and even big-kids at heart will find themselves laughing-out-loud.

Dates & Cost: 2010:

3 nights at the Beautiful Bobbie Burns Lodge:
Kids under 2: FREE
Kids aged 2 - 4 - $1245
Kids aged 5 - 14 - $1870
Youth aged 15-17 - $2190
Adults 18 + - $2490.00

(From the CMH reservations agent: "All rates are Canadian Dollars and I forgot to specify that all prices given are now subject to 2.5 GST. I can't keep up with our government and all their tax changes!")

Tour Inclusions:

	Motorcoach transfer from Banff to CMH Helipad; helicopter into and out of CMH Lodge. Departure motorcoach transfer back to Banff or Calgary Airport.
	3 nights accommodation at CMH Bobbie Burns Lodge
	2 ½ days guided Heli-Hiking, including heli-transfers, with the use of hiking equipment (boots, insulated jacket, rain jacket, wind pants, day pack and water bottle)
	All meals from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on final day, including late afternoon hors d’oeuvres.

· Guide service (IFMGA* and ACMG* certified guides)

· Family Adventure Leaders

*IFMGA – International Federation of Mountain Guides Association

*ACMG – Association of Canadian Mountain Guides

ADD-ON PRE/POST TRIP PACKAGE - OPTIONS:

Guests need to be in Banff at least one day prior to the hiking departure. Here are three basic options that include: airport transfer Calgary to Banff on regular scheduled service, 1 night in Banff at the start of the hiking and 1 night at Delta Calgary Airport Hotel at the end of the hiking.

These options are not booked and are subject to availability.

Package Name	Adult Price	Package Inclusions
Fairholme	$299+GST	Airport transfer (YYC-Banff), one night Banff Caribou Lodge (Standard Rm), one night Delta Calgary Airport Hotel (Standard Rm)
Cascade	$369+GST	Airport transfer (YYC-Banff), one night Rimrock Resort Hotel (Superior Rm), one night Delta Calgary Airport Hotel (Standard Rm)
Rundle	$466+GST	Airport transfer (YYC-Banff), one night Fairmont Banff Springs (Fairmont Viewside Rm), one night Delta Calgary Airport Hotel (Standard Rm)

These options can be customized or upgraded. Prices are Canadian Dollars plus 2.5% GST, Per Person, based on Twin/Double occupancy and allow for up to 2 children (16 yrs and under) in same room. Rates include:

	Airport transfer Calgary to Banff on regular scheduled service
	1 night Banff accommodation including local and provincial taxes including applicable hotel service charges for luggage handling, housekeeping
	1 night Delta Calgary Airport Hotel including room and taxes only (no luggage handling)

Contract Parameters:

Payment Methods: Amex, Visa, MasterCard, personal cheques or bank wires accepted.

31 MAR – $300.00 CAD non-refundable deposit is due for each sold space.

21 MAY – full payment is due. Once received, this payment is non-refundable. We strongly suggest the purchase of Trip Cancellation Insurance, which is available on this website.

If you are interested please contact us now.

Current Heli-Hiking Guarantee "Absolutely we will extend the same to all NEW heli-hikers".

For our trip, if you are new to CMH Heli-Hiking, we will guarantee your Heli-Hiking vacation. If, for any reason, we have failed to live up to our end, and are unable to resolve the issue to your satisfaction, we will provide up to a full refund. What’s the catch? We ask that you write us a letter about your experience so we can learn from you what we need to do better.

Updated 10/1/09