From June to October, we offer much more than summer glacier skiing. Enjoy heli-hiking, heli-fishing, heli-picnics and mountain biking or explore one of the many nearby parks. Reserve our facilities and magnificent surroundings for your festive occasion, wedding or reunion, book our conference facilities for your business event or sneak away for a private weekend retreat. Whatever the occasion, we’ll help you relax and celebrate in one of the most luxurious and beautiful locations anywhere.
Please Note That Our Resort Facilities are Closed for Renovations for Summer 2010 - Accommodations are Open.
Our summer season offers something for every interest.
The self-contained Resort Village is as magical in the summer as it is in the winter. Resort accommodation consists of 24 luxurious handcrafted log chalets and the private retreat at the Bavarian House Estate. DIning facilities are available throughout the summer.
Our mountains’ exceptional snow conditions let us ski year-round. Enjoy some fresh glacier air when it’s 30°C down in Blue River. Come and try heli skiing or boarding in July - in August and September you might even find a fresh layer of powder.
Most Magnificent is excellent for off-season skill development, strength training, rehabilitation from injuries and for pure enjoyment. The high-quality terrain is suitable for all abilities and has been used by national downhill, super-G and giant slalom alpine ski teams, for Nordic training and for free-skiing. Programs can be custom-designed to meet your needs - from one coach/one athlete to a full-scale race training course. Ideal conditions on Most Magnificent are from mid-July to mid-September.
All activities must be booked in advance and are subject to guide availability.
The Grizzly Hut was built in 1993 to support avalanche research and serves as a rescue storage cache and emergency shelter in the winter. Pictorially set in the majestic Monashee Mountains, the Grizzly Hut is also perfect place to stop for a leisurely lunch-break or enjoy a Heli-Picnic.
Mountain biking in Blue River has grown substantially over the last few years. There are literally over a hundred miles of trails and rural roads leading from Blue River into the surrounding mountains. The existing terrain offers a vast network of single or double track trails and logging roads. Blue River Mountain Bike Video
Up to 10 people can enjoy paddling the voyageur canoe together through the snow capped mountains, awe-inspiring glaciers and the diverse wildlife that surrounds the glacier-fed Mud Lake. Your guide will assist in paddling, as well as share stories of the Hudson's Bay Company and the native fur traders in this region. Guests interested in a shorter outing will enjoy the more intimate Eleanor Lake located at the resort. Two-person canoes also available.
Activities must be booked in advance and are subject to the availability of the guide and helicopter.
The North Thompson River and the local lakes and rivers provide excellent fishing for bull rainbow trout and salmon - but somewhere up in the alpine the fish are jumping... and we fly to where the action is. Our alpine lakes are accessible only by helicopter. In these parts the cutthroat and rainbow trout swim thick. And the best part? Just you, your guide and your pilot know where to find them.
What better way to explore our corner of the world than by flying into its midst, and literally beginning in the middle. Our experienced guides choose routes for all levels from an hour's stroll among spectacular alpine wildflowers to a full day's hike over varied terrain. Enjoy the best the back country has to offer, and return from this spectacular environment feeling like you've been on top of the world.
Or plan a shorter trip and enjoy a gourmet lunch, surrounded by mountaintops and meadow vistas. Excursions take approximately two hours.
Join us for a breathtaking flight in the comfort of the helicopter as we pierce deep valleys and skim the high peaks of the Cariboo and Monashee mountains. From icy blue glaciers to flower-laden meadows, a heli-sightseeing excursion guarantees a bird's eye perspective of Canada and its unsurpassed beauty.
If you are looking to challenge yourself and would like to develop your skills for safe mountain travel in the mountains then Heli-Mountaineering may be right for you. You will learn about safe glacier travel, use of crampons and ice axe while traveling on snow and ice, rope techniques, rescue techniques, navigation, route selection, trip preparation, and mountaineering ethics.
Although no prior experience is necessary, mountaineering is a strenuous activity and participants must be in excellent physical condition. During your stay in the mountains you will be based out of the Grizzly Hut which has beds for up to 10 people and all the amenities of a home kitchen in order to prepare tasty meals after a long, hard day. Typically, we run 7-day trips but we can tailor a trip to suit your schedule and needs. All meals and accommodation, and helicopter flights are included in the package price.
Local operators offer summer activities that often interest our guests. Please contact the operators directly for more information.
River Safari Jet Boat Tours travel up small rivers, skimming over fresh water - going where it seems no person has gone before. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the glaciers tower over the active wildlife from moose to bears, eagles, osprey and deer seen on the riverbanks. Tours can accommodate from 10 to 55 people using up to 5 different boats. For more information on Jet Boating in Blue River see www.riversafari.com .
The diversity of the British Columbia landscape ensures some of the most scenic and challenging golf courses in North America. The province offers a wide variety of golf courses from beginner up to PGA Tournament quality courses. Even though the terrain varies greatly throughout the province you will definitely find breathtaking scenery wherever you golf. Courses located near Blue River include:
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is located on the serene Eleanor Lake where visitors enjoy the trail around the lake. Across from the resort is the Don Forsythe Memorial Beach house and Blue River Community Park where the sandy beach and park area provide a wonderful location to relax and enjoy the sun. Canoes are available at the Front Desk for a morning or afternoon paddle.
Some of the finest parks in British Columbia are located in the Blue River region. For more information about the Parks listed below and other BC Parks please visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks Wells Gray Park Murtle Lake Mount Robson Provincial Park Finn Creek Provincial Park Mud Lake Provincial Park
