PRIVATE TOUR

introduction to backcountry riding

3 hour PRIVATE tour

OVERVIEW

The perfect introduction into riding the backcountry. This tour is great for riders with some experience who would like to possibly try snowmobiling in the alpine bowls. With an upgraded high-performance snowmobile included in this tour, it is sure to allow you to ride more technical terrain with our senior guides. If you have not ridden a snowmobile before, try out our Cruiser or Frontier tour!

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AGE RESTRICTIONS
To drive a Snowmobile, you need to be 19+ years old with a full driver’s license (N is valid, L is not). To be a passenger on the back, you need to be at least 5+ years old. Anyone under the age of 19 will need their parent present at check in and on tour. No exceptions. .
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WHAT TO BRING?
Come dressed for the weather! Wear clothes you would wear going skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. Any winter gear you do not have we can provide, and it is included in the Tour price! We have extra jackets, pants, boots, gloves, helmets and goggles.

Also, remember to bring your driver's license if you are driving and a camera to capture the moments!
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WHERE TO MEET?
We recommend that all our guest drive directly to our Snowmobile base facility. Conveniently located 15 minutes South from Whistler Village just off the highway which makes it easily accessible for all kind of vehicles with winter tires. Google Maps “Blackcomb Snowmobile Base Operations” for directions there.

If you do not have a vehicle, we will be offering limited shuttle service to and from Whistler Village. Please meet at our designated pick-up locations 30 minutes prior to your tour time if confirmed for a shuttle. Our pickup locations are the Four Seasons Hotel, The Fairmont Chateau, The Hilton Hotel, Legends or Nita Lake Lodge.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Full driver’s licence required – All drivers are required to be at least 19 years of age and have a full drivers license (N is considered valid, L is not). Passengers must be at least 5+ years old. We do not permit tandem riding on high performance snowmobiles.

Booking & Payment – A credit card is required to hold all bookings. The credit card used to book must be present when checking in on the day of your tour as well as the card holder and valid ID. By entering your credit card details you are authorizing that your card will be charged at the time of the tour if no other method of payment is presented. This applies for cancellations within 24 hours or no shows. Please note we require a minimum of 2 machines to run a tour. Any bookings for 1 machine will be tentative until another machine books at the same time.

Cancellation policy – We require at least 24 hours notice prior to your tour for any changes or cancellations. Groups of 10 or more require 72 hours notice of change or cancellation. Tours cancelled within 24 hours, ‘no shows’ or missed tour times are liable for the full price of the booking. If you arrive late there is no guarantee we will have spaces for you on a later tour and no refund will be issued. Whistler Snowmobile reserves the right to cancel or combine any tour due to inclement tour weather, un-foreseeable hazards or insufficient bookings. Full refunds will be made or alternate dates will be offered in this situation.

Release of liability – All guests are required to sign a Release of Liability waiver at our base prior to tour departure. Any guests under 19 must have a parent or guardian sign on their behalf and be present on tour. Please note snowmobiling involves various risks, dangers and hazards. These risks are outlined in our release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement. This agreement will affect your legal rights should you be involved in an accident.

Collision Coverage – Collision coverage of $35 per driver is mandatory on all snowmobile tours. If double riders wish to take turns driving, they must each pay the collision coverage. On all Private Advanced Tours, the $35 Collision Coverage will cover up to $500 in accidental damage. An open credit card imprint will be taken upon check in as a damage deposit for any damages greater than $500.

Alcohol and Drugs – Under no circumstances is any person suspected of intoxication permitted to participate as a driver or passenger in any tour. Persons denied participation will not receive a refund.  
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