CMH Heli-Skiing or Last Frontier Heliskiing: which is better?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026
No score and no verdict of ours: what CMH Heli-Skiing and Last Frontier Heliskiing each publish on their own websites, read 10 November 2026, topic by topic, each line linked to the page it came from.
CMH Heli-Skiing or Last Frontier Heliskiing: which is better?
Neither is better for everyone: CMH Heli-Skiing and Last Frontier Heliskiing differ on terrain, group size, vertical, prices and terms, set out below from each operator's own website.
What is each operator?
CMH Heli-Skiing runs heli-skiing under the name CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures from 11 destinations, each with its own lodge or in-town base. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing runs heli-skiing and heli-boarding from two remote wilderness lodges, Bell 2 Lodge and Ripley Creek, in Northern British Columbia. Source
Where does each operator ski?
CMH Heli-Skiing runs heli-skiing in British Columbia's interior from a head office in Banff, Alberta, with destinations including CMH Valemount, Revelstoke, Galena, Purcell and Bobbie Burns. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing flies in the Coast and Skeena Mountain ranges of Northern British Columbia, Canada, from Bell 2 Lodge in the Skeena Mountains and Ripley Creek in the town of Stewart. Source
How much terrain?
CMH Heli-Skiing says it holds a private claim to 3,000,000+ acres of terrain across its 11 destinations. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing says its tenure covers 10,100 square kilometres of exclusive terrain, with over 1,000 named runs across glaciated alpine peaks and old-growth forests. Source
Helicopters or snowcats?
CMH Heli-Skiing flies a combination of Bell 212, Bell 407 and A-Star B3 helicopters. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing does not publish this on the pages read.
How many skiers share a guide?
CMH Heli-Skiing skis in personalised groups of up to 11 people, with Small Group trips of you, four friends, your guide and a heli. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing runs just 4 guests per guide, with 3 groups of 4 guests on each lodge tour. Source
How much vertical is included?
CMH Heli-Skiing says vertical is unlimited and that skiing or riding extra vertical costs nothing extra. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing guarantees vertical by package, from 24,400 to 30,500 m on 7 day tours and 17,500 m on 4 day tours and charges CAD $218 (no season given) per 1,000 vertical metres for extra vertical. Source
What if weather stops flying or you ski less?
Last Frontier Heliskiing refunds vertical not skied only when bad weather prevents flying or a mechanical breakdown stops the vertical guarantee being reached, at the same rate as its extra vertical charge. Source
CMH Heli-Skiing does not publish this on the pages read.
Who guides?
CMH Heli-Skiing has more than 150 guides, all certified through ACMG, IFMGA or CSGA. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing employs guides all certified by the ACMG or IFMGA, with occasional CSGA certified guides. Source
What safety programme and gear?
CMH Heli-Skiing runs mandatory safety training on arrival and dedicates a snow safety team and a separate helicopter to monitoring snow safety; every guest carries a transceiver, probe, shovel and handheld two-way radio in an Arc'teryx safety pack. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing has mandated avalanche airbags for all guests and guides since 2008 and issues every guest a transceiver, ABS airbag pack, radio, probe and shovel. Source
Where do you stay?
CMH Heli-Skiing houses guests at remote fly-in lodges or in-town locations across its 11 destinations. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing houses guests at Bell 2 Lodge, a purpose-built off-grid heli-ski village with a capacity of 36 guests, or at Ripley Creek in Stewart, which accommodates 24 people. Source
When is the season?
CMH Heli-Skiing runs from December to May, with winter 2026/27 open to book. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing runs its heli-ski season from mid-December through April. Source
How long are the trips?
CMH Heli-Skiing's packages include 1 day Day Heli-Skiing and Signature trips of 4, 5, 6 and 7 days. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing's packages include 4, 5 and 7 day tours at each lodge, lodge-to-lodge safaris of 7, 9 and 10 days and private tours. Source
What does a trip cost?
Last Frontier Heliskiing charges CAD $16,750 per person for the 7 day Bell 2 tour from Dec 30 to Jan 6 in the 2027 programme, plus 5% GST. Source
CMH Heli-Skiing does not publish a dated price on the pages read.
What does the price include?
CMH Heli-Skiing's trips mostly include lodge accommodation, food and non-premium non-alcoholic beverages, certified guides and pilots, safety training, transportation and heli-skis; CMH Purcell day heli-skiing comes without transportation, food or accommodation. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing's prices include double occupancy accommodation, meals, certified guides, powder skis and poles or a snowboard, avalanche safety gear and return ground transfers from Terrace, while extra vertical, hotels, flights, alcoholic drinks, massages and tips are extra. Source
What do solo skiers pay?
Last Frontier Heliskiing says a single supplement is possible based on availability, with prices based on double occupancy. Source
CMH Heli-Skiing does not publish this on the pages read.
How much is the deposit?
Last Frontier Heliskiing takes a 20% deposit at booking on regular tours with the balance due 90 days before the start. Source
CMH Heli-Skiing does not publish this on the pages read.
What happens if you cancel?
Last Frontier Heliskiing: Retains the deposit when a regular reservation is cancelled more than 90 days before the start and retains the total package payments when it is cancelled less than 90 days before. Source
CMH Heli-Skiing does not publish this on the pages read.
What insurance do you need?
CMH Heli-Skiing: Strongly encourages all guests to buy trip cancellation or interruption insurance and medical travel insurance. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing: Highly recommends trip cancellation, trip interruption, out-of-country medical and heli-evacuation insurance. Source
What level do you need?
CMH Heli-Skiing asks guests to navigate at a minimum the terrain typically found on black diamond rated runs. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing recommends strong intermediate to advanced skiers or snowboarders who are comfortable on black diamond runs at a ski resort. Source
Can teenagers come?
CMH Heli-Skiing runs a Family Heli-Skiing trip for groups of up to 11 on 5 and 6 day trips. Source
Last Frontier Heliskiing does not publish this on the pages read.
When is each not the fit?
The limits below are published by each operator on their own websites.
- CMH Heli-Skiing: not the fit if you cannot at a minimum navigate the terrain typically found on black diamond rated runs. Source
- Last Frontier Heliskiing: not the fit if you are an intermediate skier or snowboarder and plan to fly from Ripley Creek. Source
How do their reviews compare?
Their figures per platform, read 10 November 2026, from listings under the operator's own name; a whole-company listing is marked. Figures are never added together.
- Last Frontier Heliskiing: Google (whole company): 4.9 out of 5 from 55 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
The operators at a glance
One card each, as on every Uncompromised Travel heli-skiing page: what each sells, why to choose each, what to ask for and the limits each publishes.
CMH Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing across 11 British Columbia destinations
- What it sells
- Runs heli-skiing from 11 destinations in British Columbia, each with a remote fly-in lodge or in-town base, including CMH Valemount, Revelstoke, Galena, Purcell and Bobbie Burns.
- Why choose them
- Says it has a private claim to 3,000,000+ acres of terrain across 11 destinations.
- Ask for
- Ask for Powder Intro if you are new to heli-skiing, or Small Group (you, four friends, your guide and a heli) for a smaller party.
- Not the fit if
- you cannot navigate black diamond terrain, as it asks guests to handle the type of terrain typically found on black diamond rated runs.
- Enquiry
- cmhheli.com/contact-us
Last Frontier Heliskiing
- Best for
- Four-guest groups in Northern British Columbia
- What it sells
- Flies heli-skiing and heli-boarding in the Coast and Skeena Mountains of Northern British Columbia from Bell 2 Lodge and Ripley Creek in Stewart, with 4, 5 and 7-day tours and longer Lodge-to-Lodge Safaris.
- Why choose them
- Says its 10,100 square kilometre tenure in Northern BC is the largest single heli skiing area in the world, with over 1,000 named runs. Google (whole company): 4.9 out of 5 from 55 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a 4, 5 or 7-day tour at Bell 2 Lodge or Ripley Creek, or the Single Group Private for 4 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you are not at least a strong intermediate skier or snowboarder comfortable on black diamond runs, as it says heli-skiing is not for novices.
- Published price
- CAD 13,220 per person plus 5% GST, 4 days, 12 to 16 March 2027, Bell 2 Lodge, double occupancy, with 17,500 vertical metres guaranteed, meals, guides, powder skis and avalanche safety gear included. Read 10 November 2026.
CMH vs Last Frontier: the questions people ask
How many skiers share a guide with CMH Heli-Skiing and Last Frontier Heliskiing?
CMH Heli-Skiing skis in personalised groups of up to 11 people, with Small Group trips of you, four friends, your guide and a heli. Last Frontier Heliskiing runs just 4 guests per guide, with 3 groups of 4 guests on each lodge tour.
How much does a trip with CMH Heli-Skiing and Last Frontier Heliskiing cost?
Last Frontier Heliskiing charges CAD $16,750 per person for the 7 day Bell 2 tour from Dec 30 to Jan 6 in the 2027 programme, plus 5% GST. CMH Heli-Skiing does not publish a dated price on the pages read.
How much vertical is included with CMH Heli-Skiing and Last Frontier Heliskiing?
CMH Heli-Skiing says vertical is unlimited and that skiing or riding extra vertical costs nothing extra. Last Frontier Heliskiing guarantees vertical by package, from 24,400 to 30,500 m on 7 day tours and 17,500 m on 4 day tours and charges CAD $218 (no season given) per 1,000 vertical metres for extra vertical.
Do CMH Heli-Skiing and Last Frontier Heliskiing refund unused vertical or weather days?
Last Frontier Heliskiing refunds vertical not skied only when bad weather prevents flying or a mechanical breakdown stops the vertical guarantee being reached, at the same rate as its extra vertical charge. CMH Heli-Skiing does not publish this on the pages read.
What does the price include with CMH Heli-Skiing and Last Frontier Heliskiing?
CMH Heli-Skiing's trips mostly include lodge accommodation, food and non-premium non-alcoholic beverages, certified guides and pilots, safety training, transportation and heli-skis; CMH Purcell day heli-skiing comes without transportation, food or accommodation. Last Frontier Heliskiing's prices include double occupancy accommodation, meals, certified guides, powder skis and poles or a snowboard, avalanche safety gear and return ground transfers from Terrace, while extra vertical, hotels, flights, alcoholic drinks, massages and tips are extra.
What is the cancellation policy with CMH Heli-Skiing and Last Frontier Heliskiing?
Last Frontier Heliskiing: Retains the deposit when a regular reservation is cancelled more than 90 days before the start and retains the total package payments when it is cancelled less than 90 days before. CMH Heli-Skiing does not publish this on the pages read.
How much is the deposit with CMH Heli-Skiing and Last Frontier Heliskiing?
Last Frontier Heliskiing takes a 20% deposit at booking on regular tours with the balance due 90 days before the start. CMH Heli-Skiing does not publish this on the pages read.
What level do you need for CMH Heli-Skiing and Last Frontier Heliskiing?
CMH Heli-Skiing asks guests to navigate at a minimum the terrain typically found on black diamond rated runs. Last Frontier Heliskiing recommends strong intermediate to advanced skiers or snowboarders who are comfortable on black diamond runs at a ski resort.
How do I compare prices like for like?
Ask for a written quote for the same dates and package length, with every inclusion listed: lodging, meals, transfers, the vertical or runs included, what extra vertical costs and taxes. The price lines above give what each operator publishes and on what basis.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Each card links the operator's own website; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes and the cancellation terms.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Every line on this page links the page of the operator's own website it was read from, read 10 November 2026.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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