WINTER HELICOPTER ACCESS

MONDAY AND THURSDAY EXCHANGE DAYS

Helicopter flights depart from Canmore Municipal Heliport which is located in the Town of Canmore or the Mount Shark Helipad which is an hour drive from Canmore. Helicopter staging location will be confirmed one week prior to trip departure. Helicopter flight days are Monday and Thursday in the winter.

CANMORE MUNICIPAL HELIPORT

Check in 8:15 am
Location 91 Bow Valley Trail. Canmore, Alberta.
Check in instructions Bring gear to the log cabin with the red roof. Luggage tags will be provided by Alpine Helicopter staff. Helicopter safety video to follow.
Parking Parking is limited at the Canmore Municipal Heliport. We recommend car pooling with members of your group whenever possible. If you have friends in Canmore, please consider parking offsite and arranging to be dropped off at the Heliport. There is no overnight parking available for RV’s or trailers at the Canmore Municipal Heliport
Return 10:30-11:00 am

MOUNT SHARK HELIPAD

Check in 8:45 am
Location Mount Shark Helipad, Kananaskis Country, Alberta
Before you go
  • A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for all vehicles. To purchase: click here.
  • Watch the Alpine Helicopters Safety video: click here
  • Check road conditions prior to departure: Alberta Roads and Kananaskis Public Safety
  • There are no services at the Mount Shark Helipad. There is an outhouse. Depart with a full tank of gas. Bring water and snack.
Directions From Canmore via Spray Lakes Road (#742). Allow 1 hour of driving time. click here
From Canmore: via Kananaskis Trail (#40). Allow 1:45 hour of  driving time: click here
From Calgary via Kananaskis Trail (#40). Allow 1:45 hours of driving time: click here
Staging gear Park at the five minute unloading area at the end of the helipad access road. Unload gear at the end of the helipad access road and carry gear to the helicopter landing area. Driving and/or parking is not permitted on the Mount Shark helicopter landing area.
Parking After you have staged your gear, return vehicles to the Mount Shark Helipad parking area located 200 meters from the Mount Shark Helipad.
Return Talus to Mount Shark Helipad 10:00 am

  • BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

    • One day pack no more than 35 litres.
    • One duffel no more than 30 L.
    • Maximum duffel size is 20cm x 31cm x 50cm.
    • Maximum baggage weight per guest must not exceed 17 KG or 37 lbs.  The maximum baggage weight does not include ski/split board, poles, ski helmut and ski boots.
    • One set of equipment allowed per person.
    • Should excess baggage result in an unscheduled additional flight, the cost is the responsibility of the client. 

GEAR LIST

Winter Gear List: click here

PREPARE LIKE A PRO FOR THE HELICOPTER

What to wear on the helicopter to Talus Lodge

Wear ski boots, helmet and ski clothing on board.  Carry your car keys and prescriptions on your person.

No wheelie bags allowed at Talus Lodge

No wheelies and hard sided suitcases. We love small duffels and day packs.
Let the helicopter loader know if you have an avalanche pack.

All items inside your bag. No dingle dongles.

No dingle dongels hanging off your pack.

Liquids should be transferred to a plastic container.

Wine and beer is available for purchase at the lodge. Should you want to bring libations (other than wine and beer), please transfer to a plastic container.