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Ehline Law Firm PC are plaintiff's lawyers devoted to assisting injured clients. The advice we give is for accidents almost always caused due to some person's ignorance.
When a party causes harm like this, it is called negligence. Of particular interest, most accidents are avoidable. We make people pay money for hurting others when they could have avoided the catastrophe.
We happily help clients lessen the shock of the immense administrative and legal challenges. Taking the burden off their shoulders is something in which we pride ourselves. We enjoy helping people rest and reinvigorate. We strive to help accident victims to focus on their recovery and well-being. What this means to victims is that we prepare cases like they are going to trial, while they get well. We have a proved track record of success.
We Specialize in Traffic Accidents
We love working for people in San Francisco. Even though it has many perils that could lead to a person getting hurt, it is a great town. There are also significant advantages to living in this city. It is gorgeous. It is scenic.
Sadly, this is also a city that has reached the top of the list for traffic accident related injuries and deaths. Therefore, this has been our focus. Since motor vehicle collisions happen all the time, we have a system to assure clients are satisfied. Happily, our proven record of success shows wins after win in motor vehicle crash cases.
We Use Technology To Win You More Money
We do extraordinary things to build the value of these cases. We are great innovators in the use of technology.
For example, in a cable car accident case, we create court displays and computer graphics. We use as these slideshows and exhibits to show the insurance company and mediators. We also build day in the life videos to help jurors relate to the day to day struggles of a car accident victim. These are all types of displays that clearly tell the story about why you deserve payment on your claims for an award of money.
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But, it also is such a crowded place even in office buildings. People at work can be packed in like sardines, Every inch of office space counts. There are parcel deliveries with bicyclists used as mules. They get run over by road ragers and inattentive individuals sometimes. Hence, this means that suffering a work-related injury is a real possibility.
Uneven Sidewalk Cases
But the danger does not end at work. Government claims are also commonplace. Noteworthy here would be a slip and fall on a cracked sidewalk. Tree roots are a cause of misleveling of sidewalks all over the Bay Area. This can result in huge gaps or rises that catch a person's toe. People out in the town walking can trip and fall. Imagine falling flat on your face because a city worker failed to fix the sidewalk or rope it off. These are the things a great personal injury lawyer helps with. We are mindful and prideful of the role we play as consumer advocates.
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It is probably to the advantage of any person hurt in San Francisco to use our well-earned reputation for their benefit. We have proven courtroom capabilities. Of course, this talent and skill can often be advantageous when we are positioning for mediation and pretrial settlement. Working with a great firm like Ehline has satisfied many of our customers get back their rights.
People represented by Ehline Law Firm PC are happy with their results. This firm's dedicated concentration on car accidents has produced some fantastic online reviews. It all starts with copious case preparation. We are known for working tirelessly at obtaining maximum compensation in every case we accept. Our solid track record of achievement demonstrates our energies spent on behalf of others.
Of course, dealing positively with catastrophic motor vehicle accidents is our forte. We are also super conveniently located for people hurt and unable to travel far. We represent clients in Campbell and San Francisco proper. Ehline Law Firm PC is conveniently local. This staff of advocates knows the area. We work tirelessly to protect the rights of all personal injury victims.
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We have proudly done so for over nine years. Our firm has also won industry and consumer recognition. We have won people some of the largest monetary recoveries in the cases of their type. If you are down and out, you must get help. You desperately need legal representation. Most important, you need representation for a severe personal injury. We tirelessly fight to get people injured the maximum money allowable under California law. Call a Million Dollar Advocate attorney. Michael Ehline is happily waiting for your call right now at (888) 400-9721.
About the Risks of Traffic Injury in the City
San Francisco is the fourth largest city in the state by population. It ranks the thirteenth largest city nationwide. It has diverse architecture. It contains steep rolling hills. These have been backdrops in movies and television shows. What is glaring right away, is the lack of parking. People will notice door dings on cars, and find it difficult to navigate hills in motor vehicles. Thus, drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians are at serious risk of injuries. In fact, just engaging in day to day tasks is dangerous.
Walking to and from the bus where a person rides a bus could kill a person. Bus stops get plowed by drunks, and even walking across the street could prove fatal. Apparently, that would rarely involve an injury in most other suburban areas.
The State Office of Traffic Safety calculation of miles driven per city is glaring. These show it has more injuries and deaths in traffic collisions than other large cities. The data for 2009 revealed that 3745 injured. These figures also include people killed in related traffic accidents. Those numbers include 293 motorcyclists. They also include 736 pedestrians and 522 bicyclists. We try and make the negative experience of a vehicle wreck confident by offering you personable service.
What Do You Do When You Need Legal Help In San Francisco?
When a person suffers injuries in the city of San Francisco, they will need an aggressive expert who is local. A consumer will want someone with great skill and talent. Most people like to hire lawyers who have numerous accolades and awards.
Michael Ehline is Famous and Successful
Michael Ehline has recovered gigantic sums of money for satisfied people. These people were once clients. Our lawyers have the know-how to make your case a success. We push you through the California court system with finesse. Our law firm focuses on personal injuries. People are seeking a lawyer who prepares every case as if it is headed to trial. Our proven advocates will not hesitate to take any case to court. We are ready to go leaps and bounds for our clients. We are there to assure hurt customers receive the best possible outcome in their interests.
Our lead counsel's expertise shows in his rating as a Super Lawyers Rising Star 2009-2014. Michael Ehline was a proud member of the American Judicature Society, and the Consumer Attorneys Association. Michael has been featured on several Daily Journal publications, as well as CNN. He has been interviewed by California Lawyer Magazine. His works have been cited in Forbes, and numerous Hispanic Noticias publications. He helps International Cruise Ship Victims and regularly lobbies Congress.
He is a founder of Personal Injury Warriors International, and Circle of Legal Trust. He assists the Heller Foundation as a civil rights leader. He is a contributor to Palo Verde Valley Bus, a respected commercial travel publication. He takes pride in being a member of the Marine Corps Association. Integrity and dedication to obtaining swift justice go into every case we prepare. Most important here, is that Michael wants to do the same for people like you.
Obtaining Compensation
After any accident, the insurance company usually likes to play games and drag things. They try to minimize the significance of your bodily harm. They are notorious for "lowball" offers. They come up with absurd reasons for ripping you off. They use silly legal arguments that don't pass muster. They hardly ever fairly value a claim. Insurance companies want to settle people's cases for peanuts.
This is the only real concern they have. Getting out from under it for cheap or nothing. They could drag out negotiations until the witnesses fade into the background and disappear. Sometimes it's worse. A misled person can fall for it. People in accidents are victims.
They are often duped after being too trusting. Victims often get suckered into waiting until the time to sue has expired. Our goal is to assure that individuals harmed by negligence get compassion and fairness. Unlike the insurance adjuster, we want to settle your case for as much as possible.
We take a negative and turn it into a positive. We are alongside poor people who need a shoulder to lean on in their pursuit of justice. The end game in any catastrophic claim like this is getting a person paid a significant amount of money. Therefore, a person can pay off doctors, lawyers, and care providers. Most important, only then can a person go on living a relatively healthy life. But alas, he or she still has to endure this new-found disability.
If We Don't Win, You Pay No Fee
Ehline Law Firm PC proudly works on a contingency fee. So this makes it possible to represent suffering clients without it breaking their bank. We charge no up-front fees. Unless we have a positive result for them, we don't get paid an attorney's fee. In other words, we are confident enough in our services and skills. We believe we will win cases we take on, "do or die." By hook or by crook, we will fight tooth and nail on behalf of our clients. Put our can-do attitude, appellate and litigation skills to work for you. Your family deserves the best.
Contact Us
Our invitation stands. Michael Ehline wants you to hire this firm for your San Francisco personal injury claim. We promise we will run your case with honor, courage, and commitment. Many clients think we are the best there is. Most importantly, we will get into the trenches alongside you. Past plaintiffs love it that we were with them every step of the way. We want to score people a victory.
Give us a chance to earn your trust. Call toll-free at (888) 400-9721. We will also come to a person wherever they are, at our expense. We will also do whatever it takes within the law to help out in a person's hour of need.
Ehline Law Firm PC
50 Francisco Street #460
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 684-7688


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About Summer Adventure Trips
What is Heli-Hiking?
With our fleet of Bell 212 helicopters, we're able to quickly and carefully access gloriously unfettered lands where we hike and explore where few others have traversed. With an experienced group of mountain guides at the helm, guests are grouped according to their desire and physical ability,ranging from gentle days of exploration to rigorous adventure-filled days of hiking, and everything in between. Whether you choose to hike the entire day straight through or enjoy a series of shorter hikes, our guides and pilots are in constant communication to accommodate your evolving moods.
Regardless, every guest will walk through pristine flower-filled alpine meadows that very few human soles have graced, hike amidst the peaks of jaw-dropping spires, perhaps be beckoned via zip line across free-flowing rivers daring to be crossed, and maybe even pause before placing their foot on the first rung of the Via Ferrata.
Amidst the backdrop of the majestic Columbia Mountain Range of BC, Canada, our graciously warm mountain lodge awaits you at the end of each day. Whether single, a couple, a family or a group of life-long friends, young or simply young at heart, for weeks-long adventures, or few-day short escapes, your serene retreat or wildly spirited journey awaits you. Choose your adventure of a lifetime right now.
What is Via Ferrata?
CMH Summer Adventures guests at the Bobbie Burns lodge can experience an exhilarating excursion to the summit of Mt. Nimbus along North America's longest and most extensive via ferrata route. Deep in the Purcell mountains, the Bobbie Burns mountain guides designed and created a Via Ferrata (Italian for "Iron Way") adventure like no other. The Mt Nimbus Via Ferrata is an optional excursion for guests booked at the Bobbie Burns Lodge on a Short Escape should conditions, ability and space allow. For those guest looking to assure themselves a spot on the via ferrata, we suggest you book onto a Bobbie Burns High Flying Adventure which combines the via ferrata with ziplines, ropes courses and our newest Conrad Glacier Adventure Hike.
In the true CMH way, our guides went to learn from the masters in Europe. The vertical pathways feature permanently fixed cables for safety and metal rung ladders to ease movement. Offering remarkable views and a vertical glimpse of the mountains, this is something for everyone. No special skills or prior experience is required. Just your sense of adventure.*
Detailed instructions on use of equipment and technique are all part of this experience.
*Note that our guides reserve the right to determine which guests will have the opportunity to experience the via ferrate based on fitness, ability and space available. To guarantee your space on the via ferrata we recommend you book CMH's High Flying Adventure.
About the Mt. Nimbus Via Ferrata (blog) »
What's Included in a CMH Summer Adventure Vacation?
- Transportation from Banff to the helipad and return to the Calgary International Airport
- Accommodation at the CMH lodge of your choice for 2,3 4 or 6 nights
- All meals starting with lunch on arrival at the lodge and a boxed lunch on departure
- Use of top-quality hiking equipment: boots, jackets, daypacks, rainpants, walking poles and water bottles
- 10 - 12 helicopter flights
- Daily hiking and/or walking with professionally certified mountain guides
What is the CMH Summer Adventures guarantee?
We believe so strongly in our CMH Summer Adventures that we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.
Is Heli-Hiking suitable for families?
Absolutely. Every generation can create its own perfect day. We've hosted four-generation families, from very young children to great-grandparents, with a wide range of activities for each to choose from. And each time the verdict has been "We all had the time of our lives!" Also see Family Adventures. For a collection of great stories from our Family Adventure vacations, see The Adventure blog.
What's the weather like up there? And what if it rains?
Our summer weather is generally sunny and pleasant. Temperatures vary quite a bit, from highs of 10-29° C (50-85° F) during the day to lows of –1 to15°C (30-60°F) at night. Mountain weather is extremely variable, which is why we provide the gear you need for cooler temperatures, rain, wind, and, every once in a while, snow. As long as it's safe to fly, we do hike in the rain and have a great time doing it. The clothing and equipment we supply keep you comfortable, warm, and dry.
Why use a helicopter?
Without helicopters, our remote mountains would be inaccessible to all but a very few hardy backpackers. Short flights take us to and from our secluded lodges. Helicopters also give us the ability to hop from one area to another during the day, allowing our guides to select varied terrain for you to explore with relative ease.
I'm not a hiker! Can I do this?
Whether it's a hike, walk, or amble, each Heli-Hiking day is tailored to all levels of fitness, experience, and age. We split the group as necessary so everyone can stay within their comfort level. All you really need is a thirst for adventure. We also tackle this question on our blog in this post Heli-Hiking: Too Easy? Too Hard?
I'm an experienced hiker. Will I be challenged?
Yes. Our guides are mountain people and if you're seeking a challenge, they're ready to give you a good hiking workout!
What are the levels of the different hiking groups?
Our guests vary widely in ability and interests. But with careful selection on the part of our guides, the mountains can offer a thrilling experience to everyone. Your guides keep in close touch with you throughout your stay, to ensure that we are meeting your expectations.
Our hiking groups, organized according to interests and abilities, vary in size. The following will give you a general idea of how our guides determine hiking groups:
- RIGOROUS: You are very active and enjoy strenuous, fast paced activities.
- MODERATELY CHALLENGING: You exercise regularly (3 or 4 times a week) and want to challenge yourself by hiking full days on varied terrain (i.e. hiking over a pass, along ridges or reaching a peak).
- MODERATE: You exercise occasionally and enjoy hiking for a full day, but prefer to do so at a more relaxed pace.
- GENTLE: You want to explore the mountains in a relaxed manner with an experienced guide.
What's a typical day like? How far do we hike each day?
Morning offers choices: join the morning stretch, or sleep a little longer. Breakfast is served at 8:00 am, and the first helicopter leaves at 9:00 am. Each group, with its own guide, spends the day roaming and hiking in the mountains. Over the course of the day, the helicopter may move each group to three or four different areas, giving you a chance to experience a variety of settings. Lunch is picnic-style that you pack from a scrumptious selection set out each morning. In the late afternoon we fly back to the lodge for tea goodies and relaxation prior to a spectacular dinner and an evening of story-swapping.
Just as our groups vary, our mileage varies from a kilometre or so (1/2 mile) to 15 kilometres (9 miles). Our guests hike as much or as little as they desire.
What do I need to pack?
You are welcome to bring your own hiking gear – boots, pack and rain wear. Also note that laundry facilities and soap are available at the lodges (no charge).
We provide some of the specialized gear you will need for backcountry heli-hiking:
- Light weight jacket and pants ( wind and rain resistant)
- Technical, waterproof, leather hiking boots (Salomon, Tecnica, Garmont) ranging from children's size 13 – men's size 13, medium width
- Ear protectors for use in the helicopter
- Rain pants
- Canvas Lunch Bag
What you should bring for yourself (or pick up at our well-stocked on-site shop):
- Light weight sweater/ fleece and/or vest
- Two long and short sleeved shirts or technical shirts
- Comfortable pants for hiking (jeans are not recommended)
- Two or three pairs of socks (wool or synthetic, thick and thin pairs)
- Shorts (zip-off long pant/shorts combination)
- Good quality sunglasses
- Hat or ball cap, warm gloves (be prepared for all types of weather)
- Camera (with lots of space on your memory card!)
- Swim suit
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Indoor shoes/sandals
- OPTIONAL ITEMS: alarm clock, flashlight, trekking poles, binoculars
There are many new technical fabrics that are ideal for use in the mountains; they wick away moisture, dry quickly and keep you warm. These can be purchased at the retail shop at each CMH lodge.
Do you provide hiking boots and other hiking gear?
Yes. We provide some of the specialized gear you will need for backcountry heli-hiking:
- Technical, waterproof, leather hiking boots (Salomon, Tecnica, Garmont) ranging from children's size 13 – men's size 13 medium width (Learn more about the boots CMH provides here.
- Day pack
- Water bottle
- Walking stick/ski pole
- Insulated, hooded jacket (wind and rain resistant)
- Light weight jacket ( wind and rain resistant)
- Rain gear
- Ear protectors for use in the helicopter
- Mountaineering gear (if we organize a mountaineering group)
Is hiking gear available in your lodge's shop?
Yes. Check out our on-line store: shop@cmh. For more information, email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call our Shop Division at 1-800-661-0252.
From technical to casual, kids to adults, we have everything for your Heli-Hiking needs. Each lodge's shop features a complete line of specially-designed CMH clothing, as well as many brand names from around the world. Our retail bywords are quality, function, uniqueness, and value. Every item is field tested before we will endorse it.
We also carry sunglasses, ear protection, custom luggage, and souvenirs. And while we can't fill prescriptions (you must bring these with you), we do stock a range of over-the-counter medicines.
If I'm travelling alone will you match me with a roommate?
We're committed to solo travellers. We eat our meals family-style, so you'll always be in good company. Our hiking groups usually consist of small groups of 11 hikers (sometimes fewer) who share similar interests and abilities, so familiarity and camaraderie result quite naturally.
If you book on a twin/share basis, we will attempt to match you with a same-sex roommate; if we are unable to do so, you will NOT be charged the upgrade to single occupancy.
If I'm travelling alone, can I have a private room?
Single supplements are available on a space available basis, depending on the lodge.
Do you offer special rates for groups?
Yes. A group consists of 10 or more people. Please call for details.
Do you offer special child rates?
Yes. Children under 2 years are free. Kids 2-4 years are 50% off. Children 5 to 14 years receive 25% off the adult rate; youth who are 15 to 17 years receive 10% off the adult rate.
Can children have their own room?
Absolutely. They will be in a room next to or across from yours. A supplement applies for a guaranteed single room.
Booking Information
Step 1: Choose a trip.
Visit the Summer Adventures Dates & Prices Page to choose a trip and dates that you're interested in, as well as two or three alternatives.
Step 2: Contact us to book.
Note: If you're contacting us on behalf of a group, include the names and contact information for all members of the group, if available.
- Phone: 1.800.661.0252
- Fax: 1.403.762.5879
- Email: email@example.com
Step 3: Submit your deposit.
To confirm your reservation, we require a $300 (Canadian), per-person deposit. This deposit is refundable for 30 days from the time of booking then it becomes non-refundable. CMH accepts MasterCard, VISA or Amex.
Step 4: Sign and return waiver.
We will forward you a confirmation package, including the CMH Heli-Ski Waiver that must be completed, signed, and returned to our office within 30 days of booking. Please read the waiver and application form carefully to become familiar with all terms and conditions.
Step 5: Submit final payment.
Final payment is due eight weeks prior to the trip's departure date. A request for final payment will be mailed to you before this deadline. If final payment is not received, we will regretfully assume that you no longer require your reservation and will resell your space. Please allow at least two weeks for mail delivery.
Note: We recommend purchasing cancellation insurance. If you make your full payment by credit card, check with your credit card provider for alternate cancellation insurance.
Do I have to sign a waiver?
Yes. Our guides and pilots are rigorously trained to optimize the program's safety and quality. The safety briefings and training you'll receive upon arrival are designed to explain the risks and to bring you into partnership with us in managing them to the fullest extent possible. However, some elements of risk are manageable while others are not. Heli-Hiking's inherent risks — which exceed the normal risks of everyday living — can't be completely eliminated. We ask you to understand and accept this fact in writing prior to your trip by signing the CMH Summer Adventures waiver.
What happens if I must cancel my trip?
We must receive cancellations by telephone as well as confirmed in writing. The $300.00 deposit is always non-refundable. If cancellation is received eight weeks prior to the trip the remainder of the money received will be refunded. After this date, all monies received by CMH are non-refundable. If you can find a replacement for the trip booked, any and all deposits received will be transferred to your replacement. The money can also be transferred to a later trip date within the same season.
Can I change my mind and transfer to another trip?
You can transfer to a later trip date within the same season based on availability, even if you have paid for all or a portion of you trip. If the trip you move to is of a lesser value, we will refund the difference. If the trip you move to is of a greater value, you will be charged the difference.
What insurance do you recommend?
Trip Cancellation: An application form for trip cancellation insurance will be sent to you with the request for final payment. We strongly recommend that you purchase this insurance for your own protection. The trip cancellation insurance premium is due with the final payment eight weeks before the trip. It cannot be purchased after final payment is made.
Trip Cancellation Insurance Form (93 KB PDF)
Medical Insurance: An application form for medical insurance will be enclosed with the request for final payment. Please review your present medical insurance to verify that it covers helicopter evacuation. If it doesn't, or if you don't have coverage for Canada, we strongly suggest that you purchase this insurance.
Pre-Trip Information
When will I receive more detailed information about my trip?
As soon as you have booked your trip we will send you a comprehensive information package that includes:
- General Information and Travel Tips
- Descriptive Heli-Hiking itinerary
- Waiver form that you will need to complete and return it to our office prior to your trip start date
- Electronic Guest Questionnaire for you to complete online.
- Packing List
- Optional Reading List
What do I need to pack?
You are welcome to bring your own hiking gear – boots, pack and rain wear. Also note that laundry facilities and soap are available at the lodges (no charge).
We provide some of the specialized gear you will need for backcountry heli-hiking:
- Light weight jacket and pants ( wind and rain resistant)
- Technical, waterproof, leather hiking boots (Salomon, Tecnica, Garmont) ranging from children's size 13 – men's size 13, medium width
- Ear protectors for use in the helicopter
- Rain pants
- Canvas Lunch Bag
- Light weight sweater/ fleece and/or vest
- Two long and short sleeved shirts or technical shirts
- Comfortable pants for hiking (jeans are not recommended)
- Two or three pairs of socks (wool or synthetic, thick and thin pairs)
- Shorts (zip-off long pant/shorts combination)
- Good quality sunglasses
- Hat or ball cap, warm gloves (be prepared for all types of weather)
- Camera (with lots of space on your memory card!)
- Swim suit
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Indoor shoes/sandals
- OPTIONAL ITEMS: alarm clock, flashlight, trekking poles, binoculars
There are many new technical fabrics that are ideal for use in the mountains; they wick away moisture, dry quickly and keep you warm. These can be purchased at the retail shop at each CMH lodge.
What travel documents do I need?
A valid passport is required for entry into Canada. To avoid delays at Canadian Customs, please be sure your passport and supporting information is up-to-date.
Where should I fly to?
We recommend you fly to the Calgary International Airport as all trips originate in Banff . Call us for alternate pick up locations if your arrangements differ.
There are several companies, which provide scheduled ground transportation from Calgary airport to Banff (and Lake Louise ). These shuttles depart almost hourly. A private land transfer or car rental can also be arranged by calling our Vacation Planners .
How do I get to the start of the trip? How do I get to the airport at the end of the trip?
Plan to arrive in the Banff/Lake Louise area at least one day prior to the start of your Heli-Hiking adventure. Our Vacation Planning team can assist with booking all your land arrangements before and after Heli-Hiking including transfer from the Calgary Airport to Banff (or Lake Louise), accommodation before the trip starts and at the end of your trip if necessary. Call our Vacation Planners if you require assistance with your plans.
Your Heli-Hiking trip includes ground transportation from Banff to the Bugaboo and Bobbie Burns helipads. Our coaches depart designated locations (TBA) at specific times. Should you miss the scheduled CMH transport, you are responsible for all costs incurred. Ground transportation is also included from the Bugaboo and Bobbie Burns helipads to the Calgary Airport.
You may choose to drive directly to all CMH helipads. If driving, please inform us, and plan to arrive at the helipad at least 15 minutes prior to the first flight. Maps to the helipad are available.
The helicopter schedule is fixed. Again, please ensure you arrive in advance of the first flight.
Detailed itineraries including times and locations are included in your information package.
- Plan to arrive in the Banff/Lake Louise area at least one day prior to the start of your Heli-Hiking adventure.
- Our Vacation Planners can assist with booking all your land arrangements before and after your Summer Adventures vacation, including transfer from the Calgary Airport to Banff (or Lake Louise) and accommodation before and after your trip, if necessary.
- Trips include ground transportation from Banff to the Bobbie Burns helipad.
- Trips also include ground transportation is also included from the helipads to the Calgary Airport at the end of your trip.
Can I self-drive to the heli-pad?
Yes. You can also drive directly to all CMH helipads. If driving, plan to arrive at the helipad at least 15 minutes prior to the first flight (see itinerary for details). The helicopter schedule is fixed. Please let us know if you need a maps to the helipad.
Is massage available? Can I pre-book?
Yes, CMH hires massage practitioners that specialize in sports and therapeutic massages, and each lodge provides massage services.
Reservations for massages can be made on your first day once the massage therapists introduced themselves (normally after dinner). Sorry, no advance/pre-bookings.
30 minutes: $65
45 minutes: $85
60 minutes: $105
90 minutes: $140
*HST is not included in massage rates.
How fit should I be?
Our program accommodates all levels of fitness, so we leave this completely up to your discretion. Whether you're up for hiking, walking, ambling, or (conditions permitting) mountaineering, we tailor each Heli-Hiking day for all levels of fitness, experience, and all ages. We split our groups as necessary so everyone can stay within their comfort level. All you really need is a thirst for adventure, but if you choose to embark on a fitness routine prior to travel, our friends at Fit For Trips can custom design a program specific to your heli-hiking goals.
How do gratuities (tips) work?
Gratuities are not included in our prices, nor are they expected. If you feel that the staff service throughout your stay deserves gratuity please feel free to include one at the end of your ski trip. Gratuities are divided among all the staff at the lodge.
About the CMH Lodges
At what altitude do you hike?
The mountains where we hike are abundant with glaciers and other features characteristic of high altitude terrain, but at a lower, more comfortable altitude: we generally hike at 1,800 – 2,700 m (6,000 – 9,000 feet). That said, if you are traveling here directly from sea level, you may experience minor effects of the altitude change, particularly some shortness of breath during physical exertion. Keeping well-hydrated and well-rested is one of the best ways to counter these.
What is the lodge like?
CMH lodges skillfully blend remote and rustic with comfort and luxury. All lodges feature massage services, saunas, whirlpools, game rooms, shops, and bar-lounges for socializing. Bedrooms are equipped with private baths. The food is plentiful, imaginative, and delicious, freshly prepared each day by our on-staff chef and pastry chef. Our staff is friendly as well as passionate and knowledgeable about the mountains. Our goal is to create a restful, luxurious and inspiring atmosphere.
What's Included in a CMH Summer Adventure Vacation?
- Transportation from Banff to the helipad and return to the Calgary International Airport
- Accommodation at the CMH lodge of your choice for 2,3 4 or 6 nights
- All meals starting with lunch on arrival at the lodge and a boxed lunch on departure
- Use of top-quality hiking equipment: boots, jackets, daypacks, rainpants, walking poles and water bottles
- 10 - 12 helicopter flights
- Daily hiking and/or walking with professionally certified mountain guides
Can I connect with the outside world from your lodges?
Computer and Internet Service
The Bobbie Burns Lodge has wi-fi for laptops and other devices throughout the lodge. However, due to the remoteness and the lack of on-site technical resources, we can't guarantee these services. Connectivity problems can occur. The lodge has fibre-optic internet connection via mountain top wireless repeater with satellite back up as well as Ethernet. 2 guest computers are available at the lodge. Use of CMH facilities with personal equipment is done at your own risk, and no support services are available. Please see specific lodge pages for more details regarding wireless connectivity.
Telephone Service
The Bobbie Burns Lodge has telephones available for guests' outgoing calls. The CMH Banff office phone number is 403-762-7100. Our office is open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Mountain Standard Time, 7 days per week. All messages are passed on to the areas as they are received in the Banff office.
What are the current weather and field conditions?
As your travel date draws near, be sure to check our Conditions page for the latest flower report and conditions in the field. We've also put a handy weather link for you, too.
Safety Information
About Safety at CMH Summer Adventures
At CMH Summer Adventures the safety of our guests, guides, pilots and lodge staff is our #1 priority. Each day our guides and helicopter pilots consider weather, helicopter safety, terrain, guest abilities, and wildlife while planning our daily hiking, walking and mountaineering activities. But your safety out in the mountains isn't our only concern. From your motorcoach journey from Banff to our helipads and your stay in our lodge, your entire journey with CMH is designed with your satisfaction, but also your safety, in mind.
We invite you to contact us directly if you have any questions about our program. Rob Rohn, our Director of Mountain Operations would be happy to speak with you, as would any other member of our staff. Please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com, or call us at 1-800-661-0252.
The Guides of CMH Summer Adventures
From the start, guiding has been serious business at CMH. Our founder, Hans Gmoser, set this standard with his values of respect and awe, humble moderation and understanding while in the mountains.
Most CMH guides have made a lifelong career of their passion. They are dedicated professionals, trained in the European guiding tradition, which emphasizes both respect for the mountains and concern for the well-being of guests. Our guides are fully trained and regularly re-trained in first aid, wilderness rescue, emergency procedures and prevention.
Many of our Heli-Hiking guides are fully certified by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA) – on average, a 10-year process. The rest are Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG)-certified, also with rigorous standards. Each one of our guides is an experienced and knowledgeable interpreter of our mountains' flora, fauna, geology and natural history, ensuring that your Heli-Hiking experience is both safe and enriching.
Learn more about our guides by visiting Guide Bios or by reading the collection of articles about, and written by, some of our guides on our blog, The Adventure.
About Alpine Helicopters: Proud Partner
Our partners at Alpine Helicopters provide us with a fleet of helicopters and highly-specialized, dedicated crew to ensure our hiking program runs smoothly.
The primary helicopters we use are twin-engine, 11-passenger, jet-powered Bell 212s. For backup Alpine keeps machines in the towns of Golden and Kelowna, BC.
Alpine's pilots are specially trained in our mountain environment. As active participants in our safety network, they monitor our guests' compliance and give a comprehensive safety talk around the helicopter just before the groups lift off for their first hike. Pilots have a minimum of 2,500 helicopter hours, with at least 250 spent in the mountains, and re-train rigorously throughout the year. As well, our crew rotation exceeds industry standard.
Ongoing maintenance is provided by a full-time engineer based in each area. All helicopters are equipped with emergency and medical gear and radios to ensure continuous communication between pilot, guides, the base lodge, other CMH areas, and outside resources.


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Ondine brings us the release of Rachmaninov's All-Night Vigil follows several earlier releases featuring the acclaimed Latvian Radio Choir under its Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Sigvards Klava. Inspired by the words, music and atmosphere of Russian Orthodox worship, Rachmaninov created with his Liturgy of St John Chrysostom (ODE 1151-5) and his All-Night Vigil two supreme examples of choral writing but also music of uplifting spiritual strength. As instruments are being proscribed by Church law, the All-Night Vigil is composed for unaccompanied voices but Rachmaninov created a work of such richness that could be described as "choral orchestration". Featuring the Latvian Radio Choir, who Gramophone praised as an "...outstanding body of singers." - Gramophone
The Times, 17th November 2012
Under the masterly direction of Sigvards Klava, the Latvians display the barrel-chested Slavonic tonal resources Rachmaninov would have expected - sepulchral basses, soft-grained but strong sopranos, tenors who soar without strain - but also a precision alien to Russian choirs.
International Record Review, December 2012
You would need to go far to hear a richer, more rounded alto section than this. They are supported by a wonderfully firm bass line...you want to single out each section for particular praise: the gloriously clear-toned and vital sopranos an the ardent, sweet-voiced tenor section.
Gramophone Magazine, February 2013
Klava's interpretation doesn't give the sensation of dragging...He carefully draws out every dramatic nuance from this choral feast. His two dozen singers produce a well-nourished tutti and sound like a much larger group...There is a wonderfully kaleidoscopic (though carefully graded) palette of vocal colours throughout...The Latvians' unanimity of attack is well-nigh perfect...This is a sublimely beautiful yet rapturous recording.
BBC Music Magazine, March 2013
the Rachmaninov of Latvia's outstanding professional choir presents a golden mean between the uniquely open-throated but not always pitch-perfect Glinka Choir of the hallowed St Petersburg tradition, and the more reserved tones of English choral contenders...this performance is a remarkable achievement.
Recording information: St. John's Church, Riga, Latvia (05/2011).
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Works DetailsRachmaninov, Sergey : Vespers (All-Night Vigil), for alto, tenor & chorus, Op. 37
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- Running Time: 60 min. 26 sec.
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Each July we celebrate and commemorate baseball's greatest over three select nights, remembering the greats of America's national pastime. Those celebrated are not only today's All-Stars, but the stars of tomorrow, and the stars of yesteryear.
During this timespan, all cities across the nation send forth their best players to join together for one night only to compete in the All-Star Game. Fans choose representatives as the players from each league join together in hopes of gaining the home field advantage in the World Series
The game is always an emotional experience, but on the eve of tonight's All-Star Game in Saint Louis, I look back at the 1999 All-Star Game at Fenway Park, possibly one of the greatest ever.
It was a warm summer's evening in Boston. The American League team was led by Yankees' skipper Joe Torre as all 37,187 fans in attendance would proceed to boo several Yankees, including Torre himself, throughout the night.
Boston was represented very well with their superstars, Nomar Garciaparra and Pedro Martinez, both starting the game, and with Jose Offerman among the reserve corps.
With everything else put aside, emotion certainly played the biggest factor in this game factor in this game.
"Last game of the century. Boston. Fenway Park. A lot of nostalgia," AL manager Joe Torre said. "The weather cooperated. It was great."
This game was remembered by many as the greatest moment of their careers as well.
"My most memorable baseball moment would have to have been the 1999 All-Star Game," Ken Bottenfield said in an interview after his career had ended. "Most every kid dreams of playing in a World Series or an All Star game. I never got to the series but the all-star game was beyond description. I got to be a part of the best of the best for a short time."
The ceremonies that preceded the game had been very heartwarming. Fans all over the nation had given their tributes to some of the greats such as Hank Aaron, Willy Mays, and Stan Musial.
However, the one man that received the greatest ovation was the one that brought tears to our eyes in Fenway Park: Boston's own, Ted Williams.
Williams had taken a ride in a golf cart around Fenway Park to give his last hurrah to the fans as he approached the pitcher's mound one last time.
The emotion created by Williams was so great because all fans throughout the nation knew that, due to his aging, this would probably be Ted Williams' last All Star Game in the stadium that he had dominated for his entire career.
As Williams approached the mound, all the players and staffs had mobbed him, as if he were a god coming down from the heavens. Truth be told, he was a god of baseball that was on his way to the heavens.
"Gods don't answer letters," John Updike wrote of that moment 10 years ago.
Fans had been ecstatic as they paid tribute to the legend with a standing ovation. All fans alike—Red Sox fans, Yankees fans, and every fan in between—were touched by this legend.
"When I got up there, tears were coming out of Ted's eyes," Larry Walker (NL All-Star) said. "I kind of turned away, it almost brought tears to my eyes. The greatest player in the world is surrounded by more great players. I know Ted was extremely touched by it."
After Williams would give a speech to all the players surrounding him, he would be later be pronounced as, the greatest hitter that ever lived.
"I can only describe it as great," said Ken Griffey Jr.
"Hell, I haven't had a base hit in 30 years, and I'm a better hitter now than I've ever been in my life," said the Splendid Splinter, now 80.
Ted would then get to throw his first and last pitch at an All-Star Game at Fenway Park, which would also close this century and lead us into Y2K.
Immediately after the first pitch was thrown to his longtime friend, Carlton Fisk, the fans, who were still on their feet, gave one last ovation to Williams as he left the field on his golf cart.
Nobody in attendance was left untouched as Williams departed from Fenway Park. It would be hard to follow up that performance; but still, there was an entire ballgame ahead.
With the start of the game behind schedule because of the ceremony, all players and staff were ordered to go back to the dugouts, but they ignored the call to instead honor Ted for a little while longer.
"It was kind of funny," Boston shortstop Nomar Garciaparra said. "When the announcer asked everybody to go back to the dugout, everybody said no. It didn't matter. What time was the first pitch? Nobody cared."
As the ballgame initially started, all fans and players alike were still trying to hold in tears and try to play a great baseball game, with Boston's ace Pedro Martinez due to start the game for the American League.
"I think it makes it a little more special, being here in Boston," Martinez said after winning the MVP award. "Representing the decade, the last one of the century. Being there with all those players around us, I never, never expected it."
Martinez knew he had high expectations to live up to, and fortunately he showed us why he was arguably the best pitcher of his era.
Pedro would first face Barry Larkin, who finally struck out after an eight-pitch duel with Martinez. Pedro brought the heat to Larkin, now walking back to the dugout in disbelief as fans were giving their hometown hero the ovation that he deserved.
Pedro would easily waltz through the next five batters in the game as he finished his All-Star start, working two innings of completely dominant ball. He stuck out five of the six batters he faced.
After the celebration of Williams that night, Pedro clearly fed off of the emotion and delivered the best effort he could muster. He would later go on to win the MVP of the game.
Throughout the night, pitching was the American League's key to success in this game as the pitching staff, led by Martinez, had only allowed one run to the National League's best.
Sammy Sosa, Vladimir Guerrero, and Mike Piazza were just a few of the NL's All-Stars.
Especially after the Home Run Derby, Martinez had shown some fear when it came to this group of elite hitters that he was set to face.
"After seeing the guys in BP and in the home run contest, I knew I had to get my pitches where I wanted or else I was going to get hurt," Martinez said.
Unlike the National League, the AL would come out with a fast start, as they scored two runs in the first inning.
Although the damage was done, this could have been a much bigger mess as the bases were all loaded when Rafael Palmeiro grounded out to end the inning, getting future Boston hero Curt Schilling out of an early jam.
After Martinez was pulled from his dominant performance, the rest of the AL pitchers followed suit, allowing just one run, which came in the third inning when Barry Larkin drove in a run.
The game was already going great for the AL fans, but when they thought it wouldn't get any better, Joe Torre added some Red Sox-Yankees flavor when the fan favorite, Nomar Garciaparra, was taken out of the game and was replaced by Derek Jeter.
As Jeter came onto the field to a chorus of boos, he would embrace Nomar as well as emulate Nomar's batting stance as part of a tribute to Garciaparra. Nomar leaving reminded the fans of Williams' leaving, as two Red Sox legends would leave the field as heroes.
After that one run had scored for the NL, the AL held the NL to only eight hits in the entire game and to less than two hits per inning for the rest of the game. Though somehow neither team hit a home run or produced any real offense, fans were on their feet this entire game because it had been so competitive.
After John Wetteland made the save, sealing the 4-1 victory for the American League and sending the Fenway Faithful into a frenzy as the American League would keep their winning streak alive, everyone was driven by the emotion of the great Ted Williams.
Alongside everything that happened in this great game, tears were still shed amongst many over the touching opening ceremony that stole the show.
As Sports Illustrated said, "It was baseball—past and present—at its best."
Afterwards, Pedro Martinez had won the Most Valuable Player Award as well as the win in his dominant performance. Pedro was also the first man to win the All-Star Game in front of his home fans.
Afterwards, the game was looked back by many as a very competitive game.
"You'd almost think it's a regular season game because that's happened a lot this year," Torre said.
To this day, we still look back 10 years and see one of the most heartfelt and emotionally driven games in recent memory. A tribute such as the one in 1999 had closed out a century of this pastime.
From Cy Young to Pedro Martinez, we all paid tribute to that historic era in Fenway that night. We honored those from our past, celebrated the greats of today, and then looked toward our future.
Afterwords, Williams, who was spectating the game, spoke to the media about his comeback as well as how he tipped his cap to the fans, which he did not do in his career after home runs, earning himself a reputation as tactless in his career.
This return had been different as we remembered all the good things he had done, how he served our country, and how he inspired both teams (especially the AL) to give it their all that night.
"Wasn't it great!" Williams said. "I can only describe it as great. It didn't surprise me all that much because I know how these fans are here in Boston. They love this game as much as any players and Boston's lucky to have the faithful Red Sox fans. They're the best.
July 13, 1999 was arguably the most emotional All-Star Game in recent memory, only rivaled by the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. That night showed what the Midsummer Classic is all about.
We celebrate and cherish the superstars of our past and present as we look to build a stronger future. Tonight, we will once again celebrate the All-Star Game in St. Louis as we will be treated to a night of memorable baseball and a night of remembering the stars who built the legacy of this sport.
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As others have noted, needs more driver's seat adjustments and could also use a telescoping steering wheel. Stock stereo is barely adequate at best, and mine isn't even the base model, it is the optional stereo! The shifter is OK but could be better - it's kind of notchy.
My Matrix XR replaced a Honda driven 10 yr, 250k and loved. I have yet to develop same affection for Matrix. After 10k it seems reliable, functional, economical, fun to drive. 5 sp shift is smooth but has a unique click sound each shift. Some design features are at times inconvenient or annoying. Visibility out side and back suffers. Front and rear seat headrests are always in way, same for body/roof posts. Warning signal for unbuckled seatbelts is loud, obnoxious. Why all the noise when passenger unbuckles to remove coat or briefcase or box is on passenger seat? And panic button on the key fob is horribly designed. How many times have I accidentally set it off? Please don't ask my neighbors!
Fold down rear and front passenger seats, great MPG, radio, great acceleration for 4cyl, high quality of fit and finish, smooth quiet engine.
More adjustments for driver seat and steering wheel, sun visors fail to provide sufficient protection especially out side windows, add 2nd overhead light for separate lights for driver and passenger, panic button on key fob.
So many practical reasons to own this car: excellent gas mileage, lots of cargo room, Toyota reliability, flat-folding seats. But what sold me on it was that it's just a fun car to drive. The handling is enjoyable, the engine is more willing than its 126 hp would imply, the interior is cockpit-ish, the 6-cd sound system is decent, the seats are comfy with cool fabric, and the ride is nicer than the competition's. It's a nice mix of good stuff for the money. I was considering a Civic, but the Matrix had more cargo space, a nicer ride, a nicer interior, and was way more fun to drive. The auto I test drove was good, but I recommend a manual trans with any small engine.
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A smoother manual transmission - it's okay, but not up to par with the rest of the car.
I have two kids, and this car fits my family perfectly. Cavernous? No, but plenty large for a family of four and everything that travels with it. I love the comfortable seats, the high seating position, the interior space (headroom in particular) and the incredible gas mileage. You won't find a better value in this price range, all things considered.
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3 clever succulent DIYs you haven't seen
Just when I thought I'd seen everything you can do with succulents, a new book goes and proves me wrong. That new book DIY Succulents: From Placecards to Wreaths, 35+ Ideas for Creative Projects with Succulents by Tawni Daigle has the regular stuff about tea-cup planters and succulent flower crowns, (for real), but the publisher was nice enough to let us run three of our favorite DIYs from the book. So, behold and DIY!
Birch Log Planter
Planting succulents in a birch log is a perfect way to add a natural, rustic element to your home. Birchwood is easy to find at most home stores or garden centers. This planter also makes a unique centerpiece for a wedding or event.
• 6"–8" Tall Birch Log
• Drill with Blade Bit
• Plastic Wrap
• Pebbles
• Soil
• Succulents
• Hot or Floral Glue
• Moss
Step 1:
Use your drill with a blade bit to drill a hole into your log. You want the hole to be big enough for the roots of your plants to fit with some extra soil.
Step 2:
Line the hole in your log with plastic to protect the wood from water damage. You may want to glue the plastic into place if it's slipping around too much.
Step 3:
Add a layer of pebbles (for drainage), soil, and your plants.
Try using this same technique on a variety of logs in and around your home. Drill holes in larger logs to use as planters in your garden.
Care Instructions:
Place your log planter in an area of your home that receives bright but indirect sunlight and a few hours of direct sunlight throughout the day. Water when the soil is completely dry.
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Birdhouses are a fun and functional way to add charm to your garden while providing shelter for a feathered friend. The woodsy moss and gorgeous succulents will have the birds in your garden fighting over this prized real estate.
• Wood Birdhouse
• Six pieces of ¼"-thick Craft Wood
• Tape Measure
• Saw
• Staple Gun and Staples
• Mesh Hardware Cloth
• Wire Cutters
• Succulent Soil
• Sphagnum Moss
• Pencil or similar pointy tool
• Succulent Cuttings
• Floral Pins
• Hot Glue
• Decorative Moss
Step 1:
Measure and cut your ¼"-thick craft wood to the lengths of the sides of your birdhouse's roof. You will need two smaller pieces for the bases of the roof and four longer pieces for the sides.
Step 2:
Staple your craft wood pieces to the roof of your birdhouse, creating rooftop boxes to hold your succulents. Try to staple from angles where the staples will not be visible from the front.
Step 3:
Now, measure the pitch of your roof and cut a piece of mesh wire hardware cloth that will fit over the top of your new succulent box.
Step 4:
Staple your mesh wire to your succulent box, creating a new roof.
Step 5:
Fill the slopes of your roof with soil. If you would rather not use soil, you can fill the entire succulent box with sphagnum moss.
Step 6:
Fill empty space at the peak of your roof with sphagnum moss.
Step 7:
Use a pencil or similar pointy tool to create a hole in the soil or moss where you want to insert your succulent cutting.
Step 8:
Begin planting your succulents. Use floral pins to hold your plants in place if necessary.
Step 9:
Plant a larger succulent in the sphagnum moss at the peak of your birdhouse facing forward.
Step 10:
Hot-glue moss to the edges of your roof to hide any mesh wire that may still be showing.
Care Instructions:
Place your succulent-topped birdhouse where it will receive plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. Water when the soil is dry.
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Succulent Address Plaque
First impressions are lasting, so what better way to welcome guests into your home than with a beautiful succulent address plaque? Your visitors will know they're in the right place when they see your house number, and they will immediately be greeted by a stunning arrangement of fresh, eye-catching succulents. They won't believe you when they find out you "did it yourself"!
• 14" x 11" Pine Wood Plaque
• Two pieces of 0.25" x 3" x 9.5" Pine Craft Wood
• Two pieces of 0.25" x 3.25" x 3" Pine Craft Wood
• Staple Gun and ½" (12mm) Heavy-Duty Staples
• Drill (Optional)
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
• Hammer
• Finishing Nails
• Wood Glue
• Cloth or Towel
• Outdoor Spray Paint or Stain
• Frame Hangers
• Address Numbers
• Plastic Wrap
• Soil
• Succulents
Step 1:
You can make the planting box whatever dimensions you want, depending on how much room you want the succulent box to take up on the plaque. For these instructions, I'll show you how to make what's shown in the photo.
Step 2:
Staple your 3.25" × 3" wood pieces to the ends of your 3" × 9.5" rectangular wood pieces to create the sides of your succulent box. (Since you're using craft wood, the staples from a staple gun will go right through it.) The plaque itself will be the back side of the box.
Step 3:
If you want your succulent box to have drainage holes, drill them now. (If, for some reason, you don't want water draining under your plaque, don't drill the holes.)
Step 4:
Flip your 14" × 11" wood plaque over so that the back is facing up. We are going to trace the outline of the succulent box on the back of the plaque so we can hammer in the nails where the box will go.
Step 5:
Position your succulent box and measure it to be sure it is aligned with the edges of the plaque. Holding the box in place, trace around the outside, and then around the inside, of the box with a pencil and then remove the box. Measure again to be sure the lines are aligned with the edges of the plaque.
Step 6:
Hammer your finishing nails through the plaque between the inner and the outer lines that you traced. Two nails on the sides, and three across the bottom will suffice.
Step 7:
Flip your plaque over so that the front is facing up. You should now have the pointed ends of your finishing nails sticking through in the shape of your succulents box.
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Step 8:
Apply wood glue to the back edges of your box and press the edges of the box onto the nails.
Step 9:
Cover the front of your box with a cloth or towel and lightly hammer the box into the nails until the box sits flush with the plaque.
Step 10:
If you'd like, you can now spray-paint your address plaque and planting box with outdoor paint. You can also stain your plaque or paint it with a brush, but I found spray-painting it to be the easiest.
Step 11:
Once your paint dries, attach your frame hangers to the back of the plaque. Estimate how much your plaque will weigh with the soil and plants in it and be sure to purchase a hanger that can handle that weight. (Follow the directions that came with your hangers for this.)
Step 12:
Now attach your house numbers to the plaque. House numbers come in many different fonts, sizes, colors, and materials. I liked these "floating" numbers with a modern feel, but you can choose anything that matches your style.
Step 13:
Line your succulent box with plastic wrap to protect the wood. You can glue it into place if it's slipping around too much. If you drilled drainage holes, pop holes in the plastic with a pencil or another pointy tool.
Step 14:
Fill your succulent box with well-draining succulent soil and plant your succulents. Be sure not to cover your numbers with tall plants.
Care Instructions
Place your address plaque in bright, indirect sunlight and water when the soil is dry. If your plants grow vertically, by sure to keep them trimmed so they don't block your house numbers.
Excerpted from DIY Succulents: From Placecards to Wreaths, 35+ Ideas for Creative Projects with Succulents Copyright © 2015 by Tawni Daigle and published by F+W Media, Inc. Used by permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.
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