2008 Insider's Guide to Virtuoso Active & Specialty Travel - (Page 25) CanaD ian M o u ntai n h o Li DaYs 25 Canadian Mountain holidays (CMh) Heli-Hiking in the Canadian Rockies and Beyond “Five Star Wilderness” is how the New York Times described Canadian Mountain Holidays’ heli-hiking experience - adventure by day, luxury by night, in mountains accessible only by helicopter. CMH’s six mountains lodges, European-style base camps, offer unexpected comforts (heated floors in each private bathrooms, fluffy duvets, five star dining) and modern conveniences (fully wired). Our friends at CMH will share the mystery and magic of these alpine places few have ever been to. They guarantee your experience will be one that is extraordinary. fAMILY ADVENTURE! AN ESCAPE fOR ALL AGES hIGh fLYING ADVENTURE bODACIOUS IN ThE bUGAbOOS 5 Nights • Departures July 12, 24, 30; August 11 & 14, 2008 Calgary · Banff · Bugaboos We know that when kids hear the word “hike” they often run for cover - but fear not, Heli-Hiking is an adventure they will all brag about back at school in September! We remove all “the boring bits” and ensure each day is extraordinary. Exhilarating helicopter flights, roping up with mountain guides along high mountain ridges, swinging through mysterious forests along zip lines, flying to the toe of a glacier witnessing from afar Mother Nature’s power as glaciers calve. These are just a few things to keep your kids challenged, busy and entertained so you can choose to participate with the younger set or challenge yourself on your own (there is also time for a massage, relaxing hot tub if you so choose). At dinner-time, our chefs consult with our young guests to create some outstanding and outrageous meals. This is a family experience designed to please everyone. “The staff working with the children were extraordinary - superbly organized, creative, caring, fun. Each age group had an unforgettable experience -- they had a blast and they learned a lot. Thanks for making it all possible! The only question, how soon we can manage to get all of us back?” - Grace H., Woodside, California VIRTUOsO RaTEs FROm 5 Nights • Departures July 29 & August 25, 2008 Calgary · Banff · Bobbie Burns · Lake Louise Discover places beyond the Canadian Rockies. Rugged, wild, and explored by few. Only 1,000 people per summer venture where we will take you with our helicopter. This European style escape will pamper you by night and fill that need for some high octane adventure by day. Combine blissful relaxation and pampering with the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel then you’re off to some of the world’s most resplendent ranges. CMH mountain guides will cater to your level of exertion. Each day it is your choice; summiting a craggy peak you never before believed accessible, traversing a massive snow-covered glacier, or rappelling over sheer rock-face. Your mind and body will be completely released of this world’s demands, especially as you end this senses awareness get away at the Relais & Chateau Post Hotel in Lake Louise. “I have stayed in many five-star hotels, circled the globe in a Concorde, camped by numerous rivers, yet my time with CMH ranks among my all time favorite adventures. The combination of amazing natural beauty, personal challenge, and an incredible cast and crew made for an unforgettable holiday.” - Lynn H., Scottsdale, Arizona VIRTUOsO RaTEs FROm 4 Nights • September 4, 2008 Calgary · Banff · Bugaboos BODACIOUS (boh-DAY-shuhs) adjective (A blend of bold and audacious) 1. outright, thorough 2. remarkable, impressive 3. gutsy, brazen 4. voluptuous Grab your girlfriends, your sisters (I mean soul sister!), or just you and your Mom. Whether you’re an armchair enthusiast or a hard core hiker, this escape caters to all levels of adventure-seekers. Following a day in sublime alpine wilderness, be whisked back to your mountain retreat for an energizing yoga stretch, a muscle-melting massage, a soul soothing soak in the rooftop hot tub and a sumptuous dinner. The next day, start with more yoga and then be whisked to the top of the world. This is about an escape for you, about nature and her power. “I came from this trip enriched in the sheer joy of how quickly I reconnected to a sensory overload that makes me smile and weep in one overwhelming emotion. All I have to do is close my eyes and I’m there.” - D. Peterson, San Diego, California VIRTUOsO RaTEs FROm Double Occupancy: CA$2,609 per person 25% saving for children 14 & under Double Occupancy: CA$2,667 per person Single Occupancy: available upon request Double Occupancy: CA$2,318 per person Single Occupancy: available upon request
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