CMH Summer Adventures

About CMH Summer Adventures

Head here if you want backcountry access without the overnight commitment. CMH runs day trips into terrain that most casual hikers never reach, using helicopter shuttles to drop you in remote alpine bowls and ridge systems. You're paying for elevation gain shortcuts and valley views that rival anything on foot, plus the expertise of guides who know which passes are passable and where the weather turns fast.

Book the guided hiking trips if you want someone else route-finding through scrambles and boulder fields. The Bugaboo day tour gets you into granite peaks east of Banff, while the Wapta Icefield trips put you on actual glaciers with crampons and rope work. Bring your own fitness level to the table. These aren't leisure strolls; you'll be moving for six to eight hours at serious elevation.

Go in July or early August when the passes clear and the weather cooperates. The trade-off is obvious: helicopter transport costs more than hiking, and you're sharing space with other groups on popular days. This works best if you're fit, short on time, and comfortable with heights. Skip this if you want solitude or are prone to altitude sickness. Early mornings fill fast, so book ahead.