
Discover the snow
Legendary Terrain
Known for the best tree skiing on earth, the big mountains of the Monashees are “a tree skiers’ holy land” and simply unmatched. The mountain range is also admired for its long, consistently steep-pitched runs.
The Monashee Lodge is best suited for strong, experienced skiers and snowboarders who are physically fit and capable of steep tree runs at a fast pace.
Mountain Range - Monashees & Selkirks
Skiing Elevation - 580m - 3140m
Avg Snowfall At 1800m: 2000cm
Base Elevation - 580m
Skiing Terrain - 1487.53 sq. km – 356 runs
- Guiding
- Ski Rental
- Safety Equipment Rental
- Airport Transfer
Your accommodation
- Families
- Couples
- Solo Travelers
- Groups
CMH Monashee Lodge
New Lodge
The Monashee Lodge is the newest and largest of our custom-built mountain retreats, situated on the banks of the Columbia River. The spectacular timber framed building is built with huge local Fir trees, local rocks and historical artifacts from the area. It offers unexpected luxury and spectacular views from dramatic walls of windows. After a huge powder day, indulge in a gourmet meal, unwind in the rooftop hot tub or get a massage. Keep your muscles warm with yoga mats, exercise equipment and a climbing wall. All guest rooms have private baths with complimentary wi-fi throughout the lodge.
What awaits you
4 reasons to choose CMH Monashees:
- Fantastic lodge offering luxurious accommodation in the wilderness!
- Incredible tree-skiing and long steep runs!
- Small groups and loads of descents.
- Roof-top hot-tub with awesome views of then surrounding mountains.
Mountain range with powdery conditions and tree runs
Perfect for small groups of seasoned riders who like to tear up through terrain and enjoy a more luxurious style of backcountry lodge. CMH Monashee Lodge specialises in taking small groups into the wildest terrain out there. Beautiful powdery conditions, spectacular forest runs and steep long lines await you in this mountain range.
This is where you should ride if you are a strong skier or snowboarder looking to gain a real backcountry touring experience. With two helicopters serving small groups you can pick an elite team of your shredding buddies and conquer this epic backcountry playground.
Skier and snowboarder get backcountry safety gear
Professional guides will help you reach your perfect lines through the trees and down the steeps. With smaller groups you charge down faster and get back up the mountain to do it all over again. The lodge supplies each skier and snowboarder with all the necessary backcountry safety gear so you can ride safe and still push your limits.
The best trip of winter comes with roof-top hot-tub
The stunning lodge has been built using only local materials. Thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows you can wake up each morning to panoramic views of snow-laden mountains. Be sure to soak up the beauty of your surroundings from up on the roof-top hot-tub. Each day you’ll be dining like a king with chef-prepared meals and if you have some energy left you can burn it off on the climbing wall or in the exercise room. Wifi is available throughout the lodge so you can stay connected with your friends who missed out on the best trip of winter!
If you’re ready to try some awesome terrain and discover luxurious lodge life this winter give our team at Luex a call.
CMH Chefs
We love food almost as much as we love powder.
Our amazing team of 44 chefs could work in any fine dining establishment, but they choose the remote mountains of Western Canada because it offers them total creative freedom. They determine the menu, source the finest ingredients and infuse dishes with flavours from around the world.
Family-style dinners are served in courses, paired with wines from well-stocked cellars. Every meal is an opportunity to celebrate – good food, good company and good times on the mountain.
Vertical Guarantee | |
Trip Length | Vertical Guarantee |
10-Day | 43,570 meters (142,860 feet) |
8-Day | 34,860 meters (114,400 feet) |
7-Day | 30,500 meters (100,000 feet) |
5-Day | 21,780 meters (71,000 feet) |
4-Day | 17,500 meters (57,000 feet) |
3-Day | 13,110 meters (43,000 feet) |
Included
- All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- All lodge accommodations and use of lodge facilities such as saunas, hot tubs, etc.
- Fully escorted transportation to and from Calgary International Airport on most trips (with the exception of CMH K2)
- Services of ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides), and/or IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guides Association) certified guides, and guides recognized by HeliCat Canada.
- Use of specially designed Heli-Skis. Poles are also provided. Snowboarders and ski tourers must bring their own equipment.
- CMH has a limited number of Burton snowboards available: The Fish and the Barracuda, which must be reserved in advance of your trip. We encourage riders to bring their own board & boots (and if necessary collapsible poles).
- Training in and use of avalanche transceivers
- Use of a CMH guest pack including radio, shovel and probe
- Canadian taxes are not included in the trip price.
Not Included
- Transportation for early flight departures is not included in the trip price.
- Canadian taxes are not included in the trip price.
- Ski/Snowboard Boots
CMH Heli-Skiing
CMH Heli-Skiing is the world's most comprehensive and spectacular wilderness skiing experience. Our 11 distinct ski areas in the remote mountains of British Columbia cover 12,349 square kilometres: more than a third the area of Switzerland!
Signature Trips
Join us for an exhilarating Heli-Skiing trip like no other. Our 11 distinct regions in the spectacular Canadian wilderness give you all access to vast expanses of endless champagne powder, old growth forests with perfectly spaced trees and snow untouched by wind and sun. Each ascent in the helicopter delivers breathtaking views of legendary terrain where you and a lucky few will soon make your mark.
Small Group
Whether you come solo or form your own small group, these trips are all about maximizing your time on the mountain. CMH Small Group Heli-Skiing includes groups of five skiers or boarders, plus one guide, to share a Bell 407 helicopter. This makes for quick lifts and more opportunities to rip the terrain of your choosing.
GT&C
LineUpEXplorers GmbH (hereinafter LUEX), Köln, provides an internet-based intermediary platform for global travel-related products and services. For this purpose LUEX operates a travel information, communication and booking system on the internet. This offers travel-related products, services, and information. These terms and conditions govern the use of the entire LUEX offerings, also in particular the booking of trips, travel components and services. LUEX reserves the right to make provision for supplementary terms and conditions for certain travel-related offerings or destinations. As LUEX acts only as an intermediary, the specific and general terms and conditions of any third party offering a product or service shall also apply additionally. In the event of conflicting conditions, the general terms and conditions of LUEX shall apply preferentially.
The parties to the legal relations shall be designated as "Travellers", with a person who also makes a booking for one or more Travellers designated as a "Group leader". The member of a tour group shall also be designated as a "Group member". "Service provider" designates a company or person that delivers the actual product or service - usually on location at the destination - that LUEX (Intermediary) offers to Travellers.
1. Intermediary platform operator designation and information
LineUpEXplorers GmbH (abbreviated as LUEX)
Managing Director Tim Heising
Court Registration: HRB 99297 Cologne
Lütticher Str. 10
50674 Köln
Germany
VAT ID No.: DE221867890
Telephone: LUEX general: +49 231 97676992
LUEX bookings Surf: +49 231 97676992
LUEX bookings Snow: +49 231 97676994
Fax: +49 231 58695399
Skype: LUEX general: luex-lineupexplorers
LUEX bookings Surf: luex-surf
LUEX bookings Snow: luex-snow
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The website constitutes the fundamental information that LUEX provides to Travellers. The offers, representations, data, software, images, illustrations and information are subject to copyright in virtually their entirety. To the extent that the design, photos, selection and manner of composition and preparation have been prepared by LUEX, the rights are held exclusively by LUEX. Large quantities of information, offers and images are delivered by third parties, in particular also by Service providers. This content is also legally protected by copyright, trademark and competition law and may not be copied, transmitted or used in any manner other than within the scope of the website without the prior express written authorisation of LUEX or the rights holder, if applicable.
LUEX shall make every effort to update information and prices at all times. Nevertheless, there may be differences due to the volume of data, information and parameters. Prices and specifications can be found based on the individually prepared offering. The booking confirmation and the price calculated for the Traveller are definitive.
LUEX is unable to monitor or check all information provided, especially links to other websites. LUEX is unable to maintain and update this content. In this respect, LUEX is unable to assume any responsibility.
3. Intermediary services
LUEX facilitates the provision of travel-related products and services by Service providers in the form of travel modules and services. LUEX is not a tour operator and does not deliver, own or control any of the travel-related products and services on offer. The travel-related products and services are delivered directly by the Service provider. The offerings provided by LUEX are intended for natural persons. In this context, the Traveller / Group leader making the booking must be at least 18 years of age. A Group leader aged 18 years or over must book for under-age travel companions. The offerings are primarily intended for Travellers from Germany. In utilising this offering, the Group leader making the booking promises that they are authorised to act on behalf of their travel companions, in particular to arrange travel-related services and to conclude contractual arrangements in the name of the Travellers. The Group leader is liable to LUEX as the joint and several debtor in addition to the individual Travellers for the payment of the travel-related products and services booked. Legally binding declarations received by the Group leader are deemed to have been received by all Travellers in the tour group.
4. Bookings
To the extent that no further commitment periods have been agreed, the following shall apply: By filling in the booking templates and confirming the booking procedure, the Traveller/Group leader commissions LUEX to finalise the intermediated procurement with the Service provider. A confirmation of receipt from LUEX with respect to an order immediately after the Traveller/Group leader has transmitted the data does not constitute a binding confirmation of the intermediated travel-related products and services.
Immediately upon receipt of the booking, LUEX shall assess the availability of all the booked products and services from the Service provider/s. Following this assessment, the Traveller/Group leader shall be issued a booking confirmation. The Traveller/Group leader is obliged to check this confirmation carefully immediately upon receipt. If information appearing on the confirmation or in another document is incorrect or incomplete, the Traveller/Group leader is obliged to inform LUEX immediately - in text form if possible. Alterations at a later point in time can only be considered if LUEX could reasonably be expected to make such changes. Unreasonable alterations are such changes in particular that involve additional costs for LUEX, unless the Traveller/Group leader reimburses these costs.
A binding agreement between the Traveller and the respective Service provider shall only eventuate when the binding booking confirmation has been transmitted to the Traveller/Group leader; the automatic LUEX confirmation of receipt is not a booking confirmation.
The following applies when a Group leader makes a booking for several Travellers: With their booking, the Group leader confirms that they are permitted to legally represent the group members (Travellers) and that the Group leader is permitted to make and receive declarations on behalf of the group members. If travel vouchers are dispatched, they shall be sent solely to the Group leader for the whole tour group. Payments shall be processed exclusively through the Group leader with debt discharging effect.
The contractual obligation of LUEX is limited to the proper intermediation of the booked travel-related products and services. The contractual obligations of LUEX do not include the delivery of the booked product or service.
5. Payments, cancellation charges
LUEX is entitled to demand payment of deposits and outstanding amounts in accordance with the general terms and conditions as well as the terms and conditions of payment of the Service provider of the mediated product or service. Payment shall be collected as instructed by the respective Service provider. It is possible that the method of payment accepted by the Service provider may differ from the standard modes of payment used by LUEX or in Germany generally. The details are to be found in each of the offerings respectively. To the extent that nothing to the contrary has been agreed, the following shall apply:
Following receipt of the payment request, payment of the deposit indicated on the payment request is to be made in a single payment within one week by means of the payment method indicated. The deposit shall be at least 25% of the total price of the travel-related products or services that have been booked. The outstanding amount for the travel-related products or services is to be paid no later than 30 days prior to the commencement of travel as a single payment by means of the payment method indicated without any further request for payment. In the case of tour groups, the Group leader is responsible for ensuring consistent payment processing. The total price of a tour booked at short notice (within 30 days of tour commencement) is due immediately.
If due payments are not made or not made in full and the Traveller/Group leader does not pay after a reminder with a final due date, LUEX or the Service provider are able to withdraw from the particular agreement, unless LUEX or the Service provider is already responsible for a significant flaw, failing or shortcoming at this time. If the Traveller is responsible for the cancellation, LUEX or the Service provider can demand compensation in accordance with the agreed fixed rates for compensation. If nothing else has been stipulated within the offer/travel confirmation, the fixed rate in the event of the Traveller cancelling more than 30 days prior to departure is 25% of the price of the tour. The Traveller/Group leader is entitled to provide evidence of lower costs or costs that did not eventuate, while LUEX is free to calculate and demonstrate substantially higher costs.
LUEX assumes no currency risks. In order to minimise currency risks, LUEX shall exchange the travel payments received into the target currency of the country of the respective Service provider as soon as possible after receipt of payment. In the event of major currency fluctuations, the Traveller/Group leader shall indemnify LUEX against any proven currency exchange losses. Reimbursements shall be made solely by means of bank transfers in the currency of the recipient. Bank fees and charges shall be borne by the Traveller/Group leader.
If the Traveller/Group leader pays by bank transfer, LUEX can only facilitate a smooth booking process if the Traveller/Group leader uses the designated booking ID in the purpose field of the bank transfer which is specified in the request for payment. Otherwise LUEX may not be able to assign the payment to the correct booking. A failure to do that correctly can result in the cancellation of a trip in the worst-case scenario.
If the Traveller wishes to book not as a private individual, but as a business traveller acting on instructions or as a legal representative, this must be noted already during the booking process and cannot be subsequently altered. This can have taxation consequences and should therefore be carefully considered.
The customer shall receive a payment receipt in the form of a booking confirmation from LUEX showing the total price, either paid or to be paid to the Service provider.
6. Alterations, cancellations, reimbursements
In the event that a confirmed booking is modified or cancelled, LUEX is to be contacted as quickly as possible in this matter such that a possible solution can be sought in consultation with the Traveller/Group leader. Additional costs that result for LUEX or the Service provider shall be borne by the Traveller/Group leader, whereby LUEX reserves the right to invoice a minimum fee of €50 for changes demanded solely by the Traveller.
Should there be a modification or cancellation by LUEX / the Service provider, LUEX shall also contact the Traveller/Group leader as soon as possible and seek a possible solution.
LUEX notes explicitly that as an intermediary LUEX cannot assume responsibility for the performance of the Service provider. In particular, LUEX offers individual travel-related products and services to exotic destinations. The Traveller recognises that booking and processing these products and services are more difficult and that a higher degree of flexibility is expected of these than for mass tourism.
7. Complaints and ratings
Should the Traveller be dissatisfied with an aspect of the travel-related product or service received in a particular case and wish to submit a complaint, they are to approach the Service provider or their representative directly at the location during their current stay so that this person can attempt to solve the problem. LUEX recommends notifying the Service provider in text form that documents the shortcomings, if possible with the aid of photos.
If the problem cannot be resolved during the stay, the Service provider must be contacted within 30 days of returning from the trip. The Service provider should then respond to the correspondence according to the applicable laws and regulations. Receipt should be confirmed in 14 days and a full response received within 28 days. If this is not the case, an explanation for the delay should be received from the Service provider.
Should the travel-related product or service not match the description on the LUEX platform, the customer must approach the Service provider or their representative directly at the location during the customer's stay. LUEX shall support customers with respect to their complaint. LUEX is to be informed of the facts involved in the situation as soon as possible in order to be able to assist in finding a solution.
The Service provider is to be contacted immediately in the event of flight or transportation problems. Customers are to check information and the general terms and conditions given to customers via the Service provider before the commencement of travel.
8. Visa, passport and travel regulations
The Traveller/Group leader shall pay attention to the special visa, passport and travel regulations for the Travellers and their country of destination. LUEX makes every effort to inform customers as comprehensively and accurately as possible. To the extent that LUEX draws attention to particular details, this can only be considered as non-binding information. Considering the high number and frequency of possible amendments to regulations, Travellers/Group leaders are requested to contact the relevant embassy/consulate for the particular destination. In this respect LUEX can assume no responsibility whatsoever for any assurance, guarantee, currency or accuracy of the information. The information provided by Travellers’ ministries of foreign affairs are a reliable source with respect to many travel destinations.
It is the sole responsibility of the Traveller/Group leader to ensure that all Travellers are in possession of all requisite travel documents (passport, Visa, etc.) at the commencement of travel and that all Travellers fulfil the health requirements.
9. Insurance
To the extent that it is not expressly offered, insurance cover does not constitute part of the travel-related products and services offered. LUEX recommends that customers take out travel insurance, in particular travel cancellation cost insurance and in certain circumstances overseas travel insurance, including an overseas health cover component. LUEX names a reliable partner offering the relevant insurance policies to its customers at: http://www.luex.com/info/insurances.html.
10. Liability, responsibility
LUEX depends on the information provided to it by the Service providers with respect to the details of the travel-related goods and services. LUEX has only extremely limited opportunities to check such information with respect to their accuracy and completeness. Consequently, LUEX is unable to provide any guarantees or assurances with respect to the completeness, accuracy or currency of such information. The same applies for any other information made available by third parties.
LUEX is not liable for the availability of the travel-related product or service at the time of booking or for the performance of the booked travel-related product or service by the Service provider.
Within the scope of its performance obligations, LUEX is only liable for any losses that may result in the following cases, irrespective of legal grounds: The statutory regulations shall apply with the following restriction: Liability or minor negligence on the part of LUEX or its vicarious agents is excluded, provided that neither an essential contractual obligation was breached nor is there a case of initial incapacity, impossibility or default on the part of LUEX. Otherwise liability is limited to the value of the travel-related products and services booked, in any case however to predictable and typical losses. The exclusions of liability or facilitation shall apply in the same manner to the executive bodies of LUEX, as well as to their vicarious agents.
Travellers and Group leaders shall be liable to LUEX for each and every reservation/booking that is made in bad faith or with deceitful intent or with erroneous or incomplete personal data. The opportunity to book travel-related goods and services may only be utilised in order to make legal bookings as a Traveller or as a Group leader for a third party. At the same time, in utilising the offerings the Group leader guarantees that they are authorised and are permitted to act in the name of fellow travellers. In the event that there is a breach of these guarantee, the Group leader is liable without limitation to LUEX and their respective Service providers for the losses resulting from the aforesaid person’s actions.
In many countries there are safety standards that differ from those generally found in Europe, Australia or the USA. Travelers/Group leaders are strongly encouraged, also in their own interest, to access information once again immediately before commencing travel in accessible sources, such as the internet pages of the Foreign Office, with respect to changes in the travel regulations and safety warnings for the country of destination.
11. Final provisions
Should business terms and conditions or parts of the agreement be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining parts of the agreements shall not be affected.
Amendments or additions to all agreements, including a divergence from these general terms and conditions, are only possible in text form (written, by fax or e-mail). Oral agreements require written confirmation to be valid.
All communication between LUEX and a Traveller/Group leader is to be undertaken by e-mail if possible. The Traveller/Group leader therefore promises to receive and read e-mails and implement the information/instructions from LUEX accordingly. LUEX must be informed immediately of changes in contact details.
All contractual relations between LUEX, its customers and Service providers are subject exclusively to German law - with the exception of the UN Contract for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) convention. Köln shall be the mutually agreed place of jurisdiction for non-German Travellers.
Operator's address
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Canada
Operator's GT&C
TRIP CANCELLATION & MEDICAL INSURANCE
Trip cancellation/interruption and medical travel insurance is available for visitors to Canada and Canadians. For your peace of mind, and to avoid any financial hardship that an unexpected cancellation, interruption or medical emergency could cause, we strongly recommend contacting Uniglobe Specialty Travel to receive trip insurance details and a quote.
For the 2021/22 winter season only for all CMH trips - in the time between collecting Final Payment and your trip start date, should government travel restrictions be introduced (or re-introduced), our Peace of Mind Policy will apply. Learn more ›
For all other reasons not covered by the Peace of Mind Policy, below is our 2021/22 Adjusted Booking & Cancellation Policy for Signature, Small Group, Powder Intro, Powder Masters, Steep Shots & Pillow Drops, Fusion and Heli-Assisted Touring Trips. The adjusted policy does not apply to Private trips & Exclusive Lodges (click here for details ›).
Between June 1, 2021 and your final payment due date, if you choose to cancel your trip you may move your deposit, with no fees, to any trip later in the same season or to the following winter season (subject to release dates, availability and price differences).
Final payment will not be collected 12 weeks prior to your trip, if one or more of the following conditions remain in place due to COVID-19:
- Canadian borders remain closed to non-essential travel from outside Canada
- Travelers coming into Canada (and/or BC/AB) are required to quarantine (self-isolate) for 14 days
- Government-imposed travel restrictions that do not allow you to leave your state, province or country of residence.
Cancellation NoticeActionsRebooking Fee12 weeks +Transfer the deposit to a new trip within the same winter season*No change feeTransfer the deposit to an equivalent trip in the 2022-2023 season **4-12 weeksTransfer funds to any new trip within the same winter season*No change feeTransfer funds to an equivalent trip in the 2022-23 season**20% rebooking feeLess than 4 weeksTransfer funds to any new trip within the same winter season*$1500 rebooking feeTransfer funds to an equivalent trip in the 2022-23 season**50% rebooking feeShould you cancel for the following COVID related reasons
- Positive result from a Canadian Government approved covid test
- Government imposed travel restrictions that do not allow you to come to CMH
Transfer funds to any new trip within the same winter season* or
Transfer funds to an equivalent trip in the 2022-23 season**No rebooking fees
* same winter season is defined as the start to the end of CMH winter season operations and a calendar year is defined as January 1 through December 31.
** Trip must be booked within 7 days of cancellation.
+ For trips booked after September 27, 2021, you can move your funds to a new trip when the 2022/23 season opens for booking.
When the pandemic comes to an end, we will return to our Standard Cancellation Policies. Until then the above applies.
Your personal expert for this trip

Martin, LUEX's Head of Travel, started out skating in the UK, before escaping to the powder of Canadian mountains. He found his way to LUEX through years of chasing snow in winter and waves in France during summer. These days, he manages our surf and snow teams, while squeezing in surf trips to his favorite right-handers at Cokes and Kasabu in the Maldives, or powder missions to the tree-lined runs of Revelstoke. At LUEX, he combines his love for board sports with making sure every trip runs smoothly.


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