Galena Lodge | CMH Heli-Skiing

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<h4 class="blue_bar_header">CMH Galena Lodge Interiors</h4> <p align="center">Click an image to enlarge.</p> <ul id="zoom_image_set" class="clearfix"> <li><a href="/images/zoom/galena_dine_large.jpg"><img src="/images/zoom/galena_dine_thumb.jpg" /></a></li> <li><a href="/images/zoom/galena_livingroom_large.jpg"><img src="/images/zoom/galena_livingroom_thumb.jpg" /></a></li> </ul> <br> <a class="check_avail" href="/heli-skiing/availability">Check Availability</a> <br> <div id="book_now"> <h4><a href="/heli-skiing/book">Book Now!</a></h4> <div id="book_now_text"> <p><a href="/heli-skiing/book">Online</a>, <a href="mailto:info@cmhinc.com?subject=Booking_Request">e-mail</a>, or call us at <span>1.800.661.0252</span></p> </div> </div> <br> <a href="/heli-skiing/navigator" target="_blank"><img src="/publisher_page_images/0000/0251/cmh_navigation_button.gif" title="Visit CMH Navigator" alt="Visit CMH Navigator" /></a> <br> <br> <div id="blue_box_item"> <h4 class="bg_lightBlue">Waivers Notice</h4> <p align="center"><strong>ALL SKIERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A <a href="/heli-skiing/waiver" target="_blank">CMH HELI-SKI WAIVER</a></strong></p> </div> <br> <div id="blue_box_item"> <h4>What's Included?</h4> <p align="center"><a href="/heli-skiing/trips/included">Click here for details</a> on what is included in a CMH Heli-Skiing Trip, including guaranteed vertical.</p> </div> <div id="blue_box_item"> <h4>Refund Policy</h4> <p align="center">In the event of poor weather or mechanical breakdown, CMH offers the most generous refund policy in the industry. <a href="/publisher_page_files/0000/0197/ski-refund-policy.pdf" target="_blank" onclick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/PDF-Refund'); ">CMH Refund Policy</a></p> </div> <br> <div id="link_list"> <ul> <li><a id="link_vv" href="/multimedia/videos">View Heli-Skiing Videos</a></li> <li><a id="link_vpg" href="/multimedia/slideshows/">View Heli-Skiing Slideshows</a></li> <li><a id="link_pfv" href="#">Printer-friendly version</a></li> <li><a id="link_stf" href="#">Send this page to a friend</a></li> <li><a id="link_omg" href="/publisher_page_files/0000/0008/CMH_galena.kmz" target="_blank">Open Map in Google Earth 4.3</a></li> <li><a id="link_dge" href="/multimedia/google#help">Download Google Earth 4.3</a></li> </ul> </div>

<%= lodge_dates("GL", "ski") %> <p>All prices are per person based on double occupancy and do not include Canadian GST (Goods & Services Tax). Prices are in $ Canadian.</p> <p><a href="http://www.xe.com" target="_blank">Exchange Rate Calculator</a><br> Please use the typical cash rate: +4% when making your exchange rate selection.</p> <p>Please note transportation for early flight departures is not included in the trip price. Please <a href="mailto:info@cmhinc.com">contact us</a> for details.</p>

<table class="lodge_trip_dates"> <tr> <th>Dates</th> <th>Days</th> <th>Prices</th> <th>Spaces</th> <th> </th> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="dates"> Apr. 24-May. 1, 2010<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $9,300 </td> <td class="spaces"> No </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261748'>Wait List</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td class="dates"> Dec. 22-29, 2010<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $6,685 </td> <td class="spaces"> Yes </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261821'>Reserve</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="dates"> Dec. 29, 2010-Jan. 3, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 5 </td> <td class="prices"> $5,440 </td> <td class="spaces"> Yes </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261830'>Reserve</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td class="dates"> Dec. 29, 2010-Jan. 8, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 10 </td> <td class="prices"> $10,671 </td> <td class="spaces"> Yes </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261829'>Reserve</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="dates"> Jan. 3-8, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 5 </td> <td class="prices"> $5,440 </td> <td class="spaces"> Yes </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261839'>Reserve</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td class="dates"> Jan. 8-15, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $10,068 </td> <td class="spaces"> No </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261848'>Wait List</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="dates"> Jan. 15-22, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $11,195 </td> <td class="spaces"> No </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261857'>Wait List</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td class="dates"> Jan. 22-29, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $11,195 </td> <td class="spaces"> No </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261868'>Wait List</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="dates"> Jan. 29-Feb. 5, 2011<BR /><a href='/heli-skiing/trips/private'>Private & Custom</a> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $11,195 </td> <td class="spaces"> No </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261878'>Wait List</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td class="dates"> Feb. 5-12, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $11,195 </td> <td class="spaces"> No </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261892'>Wait List</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="dates"> Feb. 12-19, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $11,195 </td> <td class="spaces"> No </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261905'>Wait List</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td class="dates"> Feb. 19-26, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $11,195 </td> <td class="spaces"> No </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261916'>Wait List</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="dates"> Feb. 26-Mar. 5, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $11,195 </td> <td class="spaces"> No </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261929'>Wait List</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td class="dates"> Mar. 5-12, 2011<BR /><a href='/heli-skiing/trips/private'>Private & Custom</a> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $10,070 </td> <td class="spaces"> No </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261940'>Wait List</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="dates"> Mar. 12-19, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $8,640 </td> <td class="spaces"> No </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261950'>Wait List</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="even"> <td class="dates"> Mar. 19-26, 2011<BR /> </td> <td class="length"> 7 </td> <td class="prices"> $7,820 </td> <td class="spaces"> Yes </td> <td class="reserve"> <a href='/reservations?lodge=GL&trip_id=261960'>Reserve</a> </td> </tr> </table> <to_s/> <p>All prices are per person based on double occupancy and do not include Canadian GST (Goods & Services Tax). Prices are in $ Canadian.</p> <p><a href="http://www.xe.com" target="_blank">Exchange Rate Calculator</a><br> Please use the typical cash rate: +4% when making your exchange rate selection.</p> <p>Please note transportation for early flight departures is not included in the trip price. Please <a href="mailto:info@cmhinc.com">contact us</a> for details.</p>

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Galena Lodge

CMH Galena Lodge is Mecca for experienced Heli-Skiers looking for challenging, exciting skiing in BC, Canada.

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<h3>Welcome to Galena!</h3> <p><img src="/publisher_page_images/0000/0118/about-family-guides-welch.jpg" class= "float_left" title="about-family-guides-welch" alt="CMH Guide Mike Welch" /><em>Skiing at Galena is always an experience – especially early in the season. We're the first area to open so check for photos on the <a href="/multimedia/slideshows">slideshow</a>. </em></p> <p><em>Our trees, drop-offs and snow are legendary. Galena is a great choice for experienced heli-skiers. We also do a good job of keeping the fun going at the lodge...just ask any of our hardcore guests who come back to Galena year after year. </em></p> <p><em>We look forward to skiing with you this winter.</em></p> <p><strong>Mike Welch<br> Galena Area Manager</strong><br /> </p> <p><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=pEH4kR02a4U&offerid=162397.795542491&type=10&subid=" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/Galena-iMix'); "><strong>Get ready for your trip: <br />  > Download the CMH Galena iMix for iTunes</strong> </a><img alt="icon" width="1" height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=pEH4kR02a4U&bids=162397.795542491&type=10&subid="> </p><br />  <div id="lodge_page_report" class="lodge_wrap clearfix"> <h2>Galena Snow Report</h2> <ul class="day_links clearfix"> <li><a class="link_one" href="#" onclick = "swapTwoTable('.day_one','.link_one');return false">Fri 03/05</a></li> <li><a class="link_two" href="#" onclick = "swapTwoTable('.day_two','.link_two');return false">Sat 03/06</a></li> <li><a class="link_three" href="#" onclick = "swapTwoTable('.day_three','.link_three');return false">Sun 03/07</a></li> <li><a class="link_four" href="#" onclick = "swapTwoTable('.day_four','.link_four');return false">Mon 03/08</a></li> <li><a class="link_five on" href="#" onclick = "swapTwoTable('.day_five','.link_five');return false">Tue 03/09</a></li> </ul> <div id="inner_contents"> <div class="day_one all_tables"> <p><em>Zones:</em> Marsh Adams, Gainer, Home</p> <table> <tr> <th class="wc">Weather Conditions</th> <th colspan="2">Temperature</th> <th colspan="2">Snow</th> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">Scattered cloud. Calm.</td> <th class="temps">High (C/F)</th> <th class="temps">Low (C/F)</th> <th class="temps">Base (cm/in)</th> <th class="temps">New (cm/in)</th> </tr> <tr> <td>2 / 36</td> <td>-6 / 21</td> <td>220 / 87</td> <td></td> </tr> </table> </div> <div class="day_two all_tables"> <p><em>Zones:</em> Pool</p> <table> <tr> <th class="wc">Weather Conditions</th> <th colspan="2">Temperature</th> <th colspan="2">Snow</th> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">Clear skies. Calm.</td> <th class="temps">High (C/F)</th> <th class="temps">Low (C/F)</th> <th class="temps">Base (cm/in)</th> <th class="temps">New (cm/in)</th> </tr> <tr> <td>-1 / 30</td> <td>-3 / 27</td> <td>200 / 79</td> <td>0 / 0</td> </tr> </table> </div> <div class="day_three all_tables"> <p><em>Zones:</em> Lexington, Pool</p> <table> <tr> <th class="wc">Weather Conditions</th> <th colspan="2">Temperature</th> <th colspan="2">Snow</th> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">Clear skies. Light NW wind.</td> <th class="temps">High (C/F)</th> <th class="temps">Low (C/F)</th> <th class="temps">Base (cm/in)</th> <th class="temps">New (cm/in)</th> </tr> <tr> <td>4 / 39</td> <td>-6 / 21</td> <td>200 / 79</td> <td>0 / 0</td> </tr> </table> </div> <div class="day_four all_tables"> <p><em>Zones:</em> Gainer, Silver Cup Ridge</p> <table> <tr> <th class="wc">Weather Conditions</th> <th colspan="2">Temperature</th> <th colspan="2">Snow</th> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">Snowing <1cm/hr. Light SW wind.</td> <th class="temps">High (C/F)</th> <th class="temps">Low (C/F)</th> <th class="temps">Base (cm/in)</th> <th class="temps">New (cm/in)</th> </tr> <tr> <td>2 / 36</td> <td>-6 / 21</td> <td>200 / 79</td> <td>15 / 6</td> </tr> </table> </div> <div class="day_five all_tables"> <p><em>Zones:</em> Head of Lardeau, Healy, Lake Creek, Ottawa Creek, Silver Cup Ridge</p> <table> <tr> <th class="wc">Weather Conditions</th> <th colspan="2">Temperature</th> <th colspan="2">Snow</th> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">Scattered cloud. Light SW wind.</td> <th class="temps">High (C/F)</th> <th class="temps">Low (C/F)</th> <th class="temps">Base (cm/in)</th> <th class="temps">New (cm/in)</th> </tr> <tr> <td>-3 / 27</td> <td>-11 / 12</td> <td>240 / 94</td> <td>10 / 4</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <h3>Galena Construction Photos - A job well done!</h3> <p>Click image to enlarge.</p> <table width="350" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr align="center" valign="top"> <td><a href="/publisher_page_images/0000/0578/galena-const-nov14-1.jpg"><img src="/publisher_page_images/0000/0582/galena-const-nov14-1-thumb.jpg" alt="Click to enlarge" border="0" title="Click to enlarge" /></a><br>  </td> <td><a href="/publisher_page_images/0000/0579/galena-const-nov14-2.jpg"><img src="/publisher_page_images/0000/0583/galena-const-nov14-2-thumb.jpg" alt="Click to enlarge" border="0" title="Click to enlarge" /></a></td> </tr> <tr align="center" valign="top"> <td><a href="/publisher_page_images/0000/0580/galena-const-nov14-3.jpg"><img src="/publisher_page_images/0000/0584/galena-const-nov14-3-thumb.jpg" alt="Click to enlarge" border="0" title="Click to enlarge" /></a><br>  </td> <td><a href="/publisher_page_images/0000/0581/galena-const-nov14-4.jpg"><img src="/publisher_page_images/0000/0585/galena-const-nov14-4-thumb.jpg" alt="Click to enlarge" border="0" title="Click to enlarge" /></a></td> </tr> </table> <br />

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<div id="vertical_container" > <h4 class="accordion_toggle">About Galena Lodge</h4> <div class="accordion_content"> <p>Galena is best known for ultra-deep powder and varied, challenging tree skiing. All our Galena skiing is done in the Badshot Range of the Selkirks, offering abundant snow and rugged beauty.</p>  <p>The lodge's modular architecture is trimmed in logs and painted an earth brown. Simple but comfortable bedrooms at the ground level attach to a three-storey living area and kitchen. Three major valleys converge close to the lodge, providing access to skiable areas in most types of weather.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> Because of the challenging terrain, we do not recommend Galena for first time Heli-Skiers.</p> <table id="info_table"> <tr> <td class="item">Mountain Ranges</td> <td class="value">Selkirks </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="item">Notable Runs</td> <td class="value">Mega Bubba, Hanging Gardens, Freefall</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="item">Base Elevation</td> <td class="value">1050m</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="item">Skiing Elevation</td> <td class="value">1000m - 3100m</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="item">Skiing Terrain</td> <td class="value">1180 sq. km – 167 runs</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="item">Average Snowfall</td> <td class="value">@ 1800 m: 1800 cm </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="item">Accommodations & Facilities</td> <td class="value"> <ul> <li>20 single and 13 double/twin rooms, all with private bath,</li> <li>bar-lounge area,</li> <li>dining room</li> <li>games room</li> <li>shop</li> <li>exercise equipment</li> <li>massage</li> <li>whirlpool and sauna</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"> <td class="item">Connectivity</td> <td class="value"> <ul> <li>Wi-Fi for laptops & other devices throughout the lodge,</li> <li>Dual satellite (C-band and Ku-Band) internet connection,</li> <li>Ethernet, and</li> <li>2 guest PCs</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="item">Capacity</td> <td class="value">44 guests</td> </tr> </table> </div> <h4 class="accordion_toggle">Google Map - CMH Galena Lodge</h4> <div class="accordion_content"> <div class="map"> <iframe width="455" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=50.663675,+-117.392887+(Galena)&g=50.663675,+-117.392887&ie=UTF8&t=h&s=AARTsJpFlCub5wp3xlYoAirlL-xdILW92Q&ll=50.670245,-117.388659&spn=0.019039,0.039053&z=14&iwloc=addr&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=50.663675,+-117.392887+(Galena)&g=50.663675,+-117.392887&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=50.670245,-117.388659&spn=0.019039,0.039053&z=14&iwloc=addr&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small> </div> </div> <h4 class="accordion_toggle">Additional Information About CMH Galena Lodge</h4> <div class="accordion_content"> <p>The convoluted peaks that have become known as Galena are generally steep, rockier than the rest of the Columbias, heavily forested below treeline, and exposed and steep above treeline. Once skiers discovered the adventures waiting in Galena, the name became synonymous with technical skiing through old-growth forests in over-the-head powder.</p> <p>This is not the place to stand at the bottom of a run and admire your perfect tracks. Most of the time you look back and see three or four turns – or one. It’s not only the trees; the undulating terrain prevents the picturesque but somehow homogeneous ‘heli-spooning’ so common in other areas, where each skier lays their track right next to the track before them. </p> <p>To ski safely in Galena, skiers are expected to take on a bit more responsibility for their skiing than in areas where the guides can more often watch the skiers as they descend. Many runs descend truncated ribs, narrow ridges that split into two or more ridgelines with steep faces in between. Imagine following the edge of a massive pyramid that is cleaved off partway down the edge, leaving two edges. A skier who chooses a trajectory one degree different from the group on top can end up on the wrong edge, leading to an entirely different side of the mountain and ending at the bottom of the valley several kilometers away from the rest of the skiers.</p> <p>Galena terrain brings the best out of guides and guests. The guides typically explain the run from the top and point out the pickup and specific hazards before disappearing from sight in a ball of swirling snow crystals. It would be easy to mistake their hell-bent blast to the next strategic stopping spot as irresponsible, but in fact their reasoning is just the opposite.</p> <p><strong>From <em>Bugaboo Dreams</em> by Topher Donahue</strong><br /> Get your copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bugaboo-Dreams-Skiers-Helicopters-Mountains/dp/1897522118/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243106856&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><em>Bugaboo Dreams</em></a> today.</p> </div> </div>

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