McBride is located in the vast and wild northern Cariboos. Its rugged, steep terrain, huge glaciated plateaus and mature, well-spaced forests offer a magnificent range of skiing opportunities. Impressive views of the Cariboos' spiky Premier Range and the Rockies' monarch, Mount Robson , dominate the area.
The McBride area is notable for its unlimited vertical heli skiing (that is, there is no charge for exceeding the guaranteed number of vertical feet). With only one private group of up to 10 heliskiers, McBride offers much mobility and the flexibility to find the snow and terrain best suited to the group's abilities and desires and the pace at which they want to ski.
Lodging and Operations
Accommodations in McBride are at the North Country Lodge, a private facility complete with a private dining room, a comfortable lounge with wood-burning fireplace, a massage room and whirlpool. All rooms and amenities are in an enclosed structure exclusive to heli ski guests.
Included
Guaranteed vertical meters of helicopter skiing or snowboarding (dependent upon length of stay)
All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
All lodge accommodations and use of lodge facilities such as saunas, whirlpools, etc.
Fully escorted transportation to and from Calgary International Airport
ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides), and/or IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guides Association) certified guides
Use of Atomic Heli-Daddy skis and poles.
NOTE: Limited snowboards are available and riders are encouraged to bring their own, as well as boots (and collapsible poles if possible). Boots are not provided.
Training in and use of avalanche transceivers
Why go?
Unlimited vertical skiing!
Private lodge with a maximum of 10 skiers create an atmosphere conducive to designing skiing around a group's ability and desires