There’s one detail worth double-checking before you head to CMH this winter: the clock.
British Columbia and Alberta are both adopting permanent time zones, ending the twice-yearly clock changes. While that might make everyday life a little simpler, it introduces a few important considerations for travel between the two provinces.
With all 11 CMH destinations located in British Columbia, and many guests travelling through Calgary, Alberta, we’ve made some adjustments to our operations for winter 2026/27.
Here’s what you need to know.
What’s changing with the time zones?
Beginning November 1, 2026, most of British Columbia and Alberta will no longer change their clocks seasonally. The provinces will operate on different time zones year-round:
- British Columbia: Pacific Time (PCT), UTC−7.
- Alberta: Alberta Time (ABT), UTC−6, one hour ahead of most of BC.
There are exceptions in some areas of British Columbia, including communities that follow the same time as Alberta. This is relevant to certain CMH destinations, so it’s important to know which clock your lodge follows.
You can read more about the changes from the Government of British Columbia and the Government of Alberta.
What time zone will your CMH lodge follow?
To keep our operations consistent, all CMH destinations except CMH Purcell will operate on Pacific Time (UTC−7) for winter 2026/27, regardless of their geographical location.
CMH Purcell, located in Golden, BC, will continue to operate on Mountain Daylight Time (UTC−6), aligned with Alberta.
Depending on your destination, you may need to adjust your watch when you arrive. Don’t worry, our lodge teams will let you know.
What does this mean for your travel plans?
The biggest change to be aware of involves transportation.
With sunrise and sunset occurring at different times on the clock, we’ve adjusted our daily schedules to make the most of available daylight for heli-skiing.
CMH’s scheduled transfers to and from the helipads have shifted by approximately one hour. Most importantly, guests can expect to arrive back at their departure airport roughly one hour later on the final day of their trip compared with previous winters.
For this reason, we strongly recommend avoiding return flights on the same day your CMH trip ends. Planning to fly home the following day will help you avoid potential scheduling conflicts.
And here’s the good news: these adjustments will not reduce your time skiing and riding. Preserving your hours in the mountains is precisely why we’ve made these changes.
Check your arrival and departure details
Whether you’ve already booked flights or are just starting to plan, please take a moment to review the updated arrangements for your destination.
For detailed arrival information, departure schedules and transportation options, refer here.
If you’ve already booked your travel, double-check your itinerary against the new schedules, paying particular attention to your return flight. If you’re still planning, we recommend allowing an overnight stay before flying home.
Helping you book your heli-skiing vacation
Have questions about how the changes affect your trip? We’re here to help you get the details sorted. After all, we’d rather have you thinking about arcing deep, fluffy turns than watching the clock.
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