Alterra Buys Purcell Heli-Skiing
31st August 2021
Last modified on September 2nd, 2021
It will incorporate the business that operates in British Columbia, Canada into CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures.
It adds nearly half a million acres to its heli-skiing operation in North America.
Purcell Heli-Skiing was founded in 1974 by Rudi Gertsch, a former CMH guide.
“At Alterra Mountain Company, we continually look for opportunities that offer guests unique mountain experiences and exceptional guest service,” said Rusty Gregory, President & CEO, Alterra Mountain Company.
“We found that ideal combination in Purcell Heli-Skiing and look to preserve and continue its unique culture within the CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures operation.”
All confirmed Purcell bookings will be honoured and managed by CMH.
Here at PlanetSKI we last heli-skied in British Columbia on a road trip round the province in a motorhome:
Road to Revelstoke. Image © PlanetSKI
Heliskiing in British Columbia, Canada. Image © PlanetSKI
Riding in Revelstoke. Image © PlanetSKI
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Colorado: Steamboat and Winter Park.
California: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, and Big Bear Mountain Resort.
Vermont: Stratton and Sugarbush
West Virginia: Snowshoe
Ontario: Blue Mountain.
Washington: Crystal Mountain
Utah: Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort.
Canada
Quebec: Tremblant
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