Mica Heli-Guides new lodge slates December grand opening

December grand opening for Mica Heli-Guides new lodge.

Mica Heli-Guides' new state-of-the-art luxury lodge is nothing short of spectacular. The project has been going full-throttle all summer and is now in the finishing stages, on track for our grand opening December 2012. At close to 14,000 square feet, the new Mica lodge is a much larger space with 12 guest rooms for 16 guests plus staff accommodation.

The new lodge is unique in the heli-skiing world, there is no other heli-ski lodge that is so well thought out for a flow specific to heli-skiing. The new state of the art luxury lodge elevates the standard for back country lodges. Mica Heli-skiing offers boutique helicopter skiing packages from a remote backcountry setting north of Revelstoke, British Columbia. A recognized leader in the global heli-skiing industry, Mica Heli Ski president, Paul Norrie wrote earlier this year, "It's a rare combination of several factors that together produce what we like to call the Mica Magic. If you've experienced it, you would agree, it's our world-class terrain, deep powder snow and exceptional staff!

Now, come fall of 2012, we will also enjoy the added value of a new lodge as part of the Mica experience. Still intimate, but designed to be more efficient, sustainable and inclusive of more spacious drying areas, comfortable social areas and accommodations for our staff.   

A two-year project, construction on the new lodge began in early September 2011 and will be completed by fall 2012. The new lodge will be built on the same site as the existing lodge and wrap around in below the front of the chalet.  

An exciting project, the new lodge is about making an incredible experience even better. To do so, we have included some exciting social areas, retreat areas, a larger fitness room, business centre, the most spectacular hot tub locations and of course one of the best views from any dining area in B.C. The design of the new lodge is consistent with the intimate, small-group atmosphere that is central to the Mica brand, and I expect that many will appreciate the additional single-occupancy rooms. As well, our staff will be pleased with their dedicated wing and elimination of late evening hikes to bed.

Although a new look and space, you can rest assured that you will see the same familiar Mica faces, same owners and management, same programs and spectacular view with even more magic thrown in. With the completion of this project, we are confident that Mica will set a new standard for accommodation within the boutique, small-group heli-skiing industry.

Be sure to join us in 2013 to experience the magic, the same fantastic foods, wine selections, staff and of course heli-skiing."