WORDS BY ALISON JONES | DECEMBER 1, 2018
The CMH Holiday Gift Guide is back – and it’s better than ever. We’ve hand selected the best presents for the holiday season, so all you have to do is chose the right bow to match.
Prices listed are in Canadian dollars.
Arc’teryx: Women’s Beta AR Air Jacket
$700
This lightweight, breathable and packable Gore-Tex jacket from Arc’teryx is all-mountain apparel, meaning its design and functionality are versatile for diverse activities and conditions. The hood is helmet compatible, and the jacket interior with collar, pit zips, and a length to accommodate layers, makes it perfect for any weather that nature wants to throw at you. Women’s and men’s styles are available.
Adventure Hamper
$50-100
For those keen to create their own gift, why not make a hamper for the adventurer in your life. Pack it with their favourite go-to snacks that they enjoy when out hiking or on their skis. Throw in some Clif Bars, dark chocolate covered dried fruit, and gourmet jerky.
GoPro Hero7
$529
Insanely smooth video has arrived. The new GoPro Hero7 Black has landed with fresh features such as the impressive Gimbal-like stabilization that’s built into the camera, as well as live streaming capability and voice control. As always, these features are packed into the tough, waterproof camera that we’ve come to love. What are the holidays without a new gadget?
Explore Via Helicopter
Starting from $3,345
Give the gift of memories. This ultimate present is a lifetime experience that will provide the opportunity for the receiver to enjoy some of the most incredible scenery in the world. Explore the wild, remote landscape of British Columbia via helicopter, and walk next to looming glaciers, climb via ferratas or stop to smell the wildflowers. Luxe remote lodges are waiting for you to call them ‘home’ this summer. 
Atomic’s Vantage X 86 TI
Starting at $999
May we introduce you to Atomic’s widest Vantage X ski. Featuring a highly tuned shape in an extremely versatile waist width, the Vantage X is reinforced only where needed to make it sturdy yet dynamic. The lightweight ski serves up all-mountain capability built into an intelligently designed ski #weareskiing
Hestra Gloves
$85 – $560
Have you seen the Alpine Glove collection from Hestra? This classic selection is born from Scandinavian design and showcases supple leather mittens and luxurious gloves that are made for being on-mountain. Take your pick from scores of different styles to find the perfect match. Hestra also has a respectable stance towards environmental initiatives so you can feel even better about your holiday purchase.
Smartwool
$16 – $240
Take your pick from all the outdoor gear your loved ones could ever need. From base layers to socks, jackets to undies, you can use their handy gift finder to find the perfect present match. Smartwool also offers a feel-good incentive. Choose to gift wrap your present in their J-Fellow Gift Bag, and they’ll donate $1 to SOS Outreach.
Happy Holidays, everyone.
*Please note that the retail stores in our lodges may not necessarily carry the exact products listed above, but will have an excellent selection of items to choose from while on your trip.