Before you Start, Please Read the Waiver
Everyone who comes on a Wild Trips adventure must read, understand and sign an ACMG waiver and release of liability. This is a requirement set out by our insurance underwriter as well as by the land managers we deal with. Copies of the waiver are provided at the link above so that you may familiarize yourself with some of the risks associated with the activity you are about to undertake. Please read it carefully.
Next, send us a Winter Registration Formor Summer Registration Form
Or, Contact Us
Please contact us so that we can go over your plans with you. You can reach us by phone at:
(403) 678-0929
Let us know which trip you would like to sign up for, or what type of trip you would like to do with us. We will go over the details with you and finalize the plans before taking your booking.
The Registration Form, Invoice and Deposit
We will now make up your invoice and send it to you along with a registration form. This form outlines the booking conditions which are:
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Booking and Cancellations:
Courses / Day Guiding Cancellation Policy
Day guiding and all courses are fully refundable minus a $40 administration fee if cancelled outside of 72 hours. If cancelled within 72 hours notice then all payments are forfeited and non refundable. You may transfer your booking at no charge to someone else. Or you may rebook outside of 72 hours with a $40 administration fee.
Backcountry Ski Weeks Booking & Cancellation Policy
Each backcountry lodge has a different cancellation policy, therefore upon booking we will send you the specifics for cancellation for your trip. However the below applies to all bookings.
For lodge bookings, your booking will be confirmed after we receive your completed registration form and deposit. The deposit is due upon booking and is absolutely non refundable. Final payment is due by September 15th or November 15th as specified on your invoice. Price includes lodge rental, lodge meals and all staff. It also includes regular flights for exchange days. Should additional flights be needed due to extra weights the cost is the responsibility of the group. If you are unable to make a trip and can find a suitable replacement and deal with this yourself that is acceptable and there is a slight admin fee of $40. If you cannot make it and Wildtrips finds a replacement you will be charged an admin fee of $150 plus the balance of the week as discussed privately at point in time. We therefore recommend you purchase trip cancellation insurance through your travel agent, insurance broker, or online. Please see below.
Once again it is strongly encouraged that you purchase cancellation insurance. This can be done through Lifestyle Financial which offers no obligation online quotes. https://lifestylefinancial.ca/get-a-quote/blbca/ or many other providers.
General Conditions:
- Wildtrips accepts no responsibility for any extra costs that may arise from the complication or prolongation of any program for any reason.
- In the event of an emergency, participants will be held liable for any rescue or evacuation costs incurred either on their behalf or as a result of their actions. Wildtrips strongly recommends that participants carry medical insurance that covers air evacuation and air ambulance services.
- Wildtrips may change or cancel any program at any time. Participants inconvenienced in this way are eligible for a full refund unless the trip is changed or canceled due to weather, area closures or the group's ability or request. Wildtrips will not be responsible for any other costs incurred by the participant in preparation for the program.
- All participants must sign a waiver prior to commencing any program offered by Wildtrips.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Insurance
Trip Cancellation Insurance
I recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Rescue Insurance
It is recommended that you purchase rescue insurance in case you require emergency medical rescue or evacuation due to illness or injury. Rescue costs can be considerable. Most rescues and medical evacuations from the remote locations we operate in involve helicopter flights which can cost several thousand dollars per hour. Participants are responsible for these costs. Some private insurance policies cover emergency rescue costs. However it is important to confirm prior to your trip that your private insurance covers rescues and includes rescues arising from mountain or climbing-related accidents.
CANADIANS:
- Travel Underwriters Rescue insurance can be purchased through The Alpine Club of Canada. Please contact the National Office at 403-678-3200 ext 112 for more information.
- Tugo covers rescues you will need to ask for the optional adventure sport coverage.
US CITIZENS: You are lucky to be able to purchase a membership in the American Alpine Club which includes rescue insurance coverage. It's the cheapest and best way to be covered! Contact the American Alpine Club and ask for the Global Rescue Package. Apparently for the cost of $80 US you get up to $7500 US Mountain Rescue Insurance.
The Deposit
A deposit will be required to finalize your booking. The amount of the deposit will be specified on your invoice. Deposits can be made by Canadian or US cheque made out to Olivia Sofer. US cheques will be credited at the exchange rate we get from our bank. For today's rates, visit:
TD Canada Trust Foreign Exchange Rates
Look at US Dollars, the top row, and Client Sells (receives Canadian), the right hand column, for today's rate.
Registration forms and deposit cheques can be mailed to:
Olivia Sofer 118 Elk Street Harvie Heights AB T1W 2W2 CANADA
Your deposit can be sent to us using Interac or PayPal, which offers a variety of payment options including all major credit cards.
Using Interac
You can send us money with Interac. Send it to olivia@wildtrips.ca and set the security question to, "Battle...," with the answer being, "Abbey."
Using Paypal
Important! PayPal credi card transactions are expensive for us. PayPal charges a 2.9% transaction fee. If you can, please send us a cheque instead. If you prefer the convenience of PayPal, please use their eCheck option. We will send you instructions on how to use it. If you would like to use your credit card, we understand. To make a Pay Pal payment please contact us and we will send you a money request.