Monashees

Steep & deep

The holy land for tree skiers

Shrouded in myth and barstool legend, the Monashees resonate with powder skiers and riders as the worldwide mecca of tree skiing. The reason? It’s a steep-and-deep mix of terrain and snowpack that is found in few other places on earth. Plunging valleys, a rare inland temperate rainforest and an intermountain climate that combines Pacific fire-hose volume with light, dry density deliver the holy trinity for diehard tree skiers. Those who know, make their annual pilgrimages to CMH Monashees from December to late March and are rarely disappointed—although their legs might cry out for a rest.

This is where to experience what BC tree skiing is all about. It’s a special place in a special piece of terrain in the heart of the heli-ski world that our founder had the vision and wisdom to pioneer. Generations later it still draws connoisseurs of big lines and stellar views seeking the deepest days of their lives to a location north of Revelstoke, BC to see what the mountains will deliver. If you don’t believe it, we suggest you come see for yourself.

CMH Monashees
Trees on trees

Thread the (spruce) needle

If steep and deep tree skiing is what you seek, the Monashees delivers. Near-vertical valleys with a consistent pitch and perfectly spaced trees create an arena for hot lap shredding that is unmatched worldwide. The legend of ‘the Mo’ is rooted in the reality of overnight snow totals that can seem almost ridiculous. The Monashees however, is where tree skiers find the truth. The only challenge can be the need to let storm snow settle for a day since every so often it gets — we know this is sacrilege to say — too deep. The result is stacks of the good stuff creating playful pillowed features and the most consistent storm powder skiing in BC. 

Occasionally, the storms lift, stall or pause. When that happens, CMH Monashees also holds open alpine and glaciated runs that ski fast and fluid. But, let's be honest, you’re coming to the ‘Mo for the trees, to ride the deepest snow of your life and to brag about it during après. CMH Monashees attracts likeminded skiers and snowboarders, season after season, who are both experienced and educated in backcountry heli-skiing. The operation draws experts from all over the world who know how to handle themselves in steep, deep and treed terrain. That common drive to experience the holy land of tree skiing builds a very communal feel among those who view the pursuit of powder as one of their main missions in life. 

Skiable Terrain

Up to

350 + runs

1,712 sq. km / 661 sq. mi

Using snow conditions, wildlife movement, weather forecasts and a variety of other factors, our guides carefully select each day’s run lineup from a roster of more than 350 options. 

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Features

A mix between

85% trees

15% alpine

Trees dominate the terrain here. With the highest tree-to-alpine ratio of any CMH destination, the ‘Mo boasts bigtime powder with a side of old growth cedar, spruce and hemlock.  

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We love the CMH staff at the ‘Mo. They exceed all expectations in organizing, preparing and delivering a solid, safe and delightful experience. The guides are amazing, finding us FAB snow conditions and keeping us safe...We come 3 to 4 times a year and will continue to do so.

Nicole, 2022 Monashees guest