Galena offers varied, challenging and phenomenal backcountry skiing in Selkirk's Badshot Range, known for some of the steepest and rockiest terrain in the Columbia Mountains. As skiers discovered the adventures that awaited in Galena, the name became synonymous with technical backcountry skiing in bottomless powder. Here, from the start of the season, 80% of the skiing is in the forest, in March and April the proportion gradually increases to skiing in high alpine terrain. Galena is recommended for experienced skiers.
4 groups of 11 skiers share a Bell 212 helicopter. The lodge is built where three major valleys meet giving access to skiing in almost all weather conditions.
Galena is a fly-in lodge. After transportation by bus from Kelowna fly to the lodge by helicopter for the final leg.
Fly into Kelowna the day before your heliskiing trip begins with an overnight stay at the Four Points Sheraton where CMH staff will meet you upon arrival. The following morning, private bus departs from FPS to the Galena heli-pad where you will be picked up by helicopter for the final flight to the lodge. During the journey, there are simple snacks and drinks on the bus. Return transportation to Kelowna.