Booking your British Columbia Backcountry Skiing Trip for 2009
It's your British Columbia backcountry lodge holiday. Sol Mountains BC backcountry skiing program is designed to meet your expectations.
We make this happen by letting you decide the length of stay, type of trip, and the skiing pace. Choose from three, four, six or seven night stays, fully guided and catered or self guided private lodge rental.
Index
The Sol Serve Experience - Accommodates up to 16 guests
This is the fully guided and catered BC backcountry lodge trip. You only need to eat, sleep, and ski - the rest is up to us. Certified ACMG guides who know the terrain ensure that you find quality skiing no matter the weather. Book as a full or part group, or individual - we can combine small groups to fill the trip - each group skis with their own guide. We ski with one guide for each 6 guests.
Lodge Rental - Accommodates up to 18 guests
The lodge is available to private self guided groups. The group must describe their level of experience and competency prior to booking and have a trip leader. Sol Mountain Touring insists that groups with limited experience be guided. A caretaker will remain at the lodge to ensure that the lodge functions smoothly during your stay. For exclusive use of the lodge you need to book a minimum of 14 people. If you do not have a full group we will combine groups to fill the lodge, this relieves you of the chore of organizing a full group. Our lodge easily accommodates mixed groups with a large commercial kitchen and private rooms. Certain trips will be set aside for mixed groups – contact our booking office.
Choose from four, six, or seven night stays, fully guided and catered or private lodge rental. Please contact us so we can customize your vacation.
Avalanche Skills Training (AST) Courses
In December we offer the option to book a 4 night trip as an AST Level 1 or Level 2 course (see below for specific dates) - or any other regular season trips. We offer a comprehensive backcountry skiing course in addition to the standard 'Level 1 or Level 2 Avalanche Skills Training' course syllabus developed by the Canadian Avalanche Centre. Classroom material is covered in the evenings, giving full days of skiing and discussion of terrain and decision making in avalanche terrain. Instructional materials and student handbooks are provided by the CAC and a certificate is issued at the end of the course. These avalanche training courses are now a prerequisite for more advanced CAC courses. Cost for the December 4 night course is $890 per person with self catering. Catering is available for those groups that are interested, please contact us. Cost includes, ACMG guiding / instruction, lodging, all course materials and helicopter transfer to and from the lodge. Click here for more information about Avalanche Skills Training Courses
Rates
Low December Rates
Offering the shorter days of December at 30% off regular season lodging rates, a 4 night self guided/catered trip is $630 per person! Guiding and catering available, each at $65 / person per day.
HST
12 % HST applies to all trip costs after May 1. No rate increase for 2011 trips.
Discounts
Private Lodge rental paying as a full group includes group discount of 50% off one person.
5% couple discount for people booking as two or more on all regular season trips other than private lodge rental.
| Number of Nights | Sol Serve | Exclusive Lodge Rental | Combined Lodge Rental | December Lodge Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Guides - Cost Per Person | For 14 guests - Incl. grp discount | Cost Per Person | Accommodation @ $70 / night | |
| 7 | $2225.00 | $16,800.00 = $1200 pp | $1280.00 | $840 |
| 6 | $1925.00 | $14,980.00 = $1070 pp | $1150.00 | $770 |
| 4 | $1400.00 | $11,620.00 = $ 830 pp | $ 890.00 | $630 |
| 3 | $1125.00 | $ 9,870.00 = $ 705 pp | $ 760.00 | $560 |
- Small groups and individuals can be combined to fill a trip.
- Lodge Rental accommodates to 14 - 18 people. Exclusive rental must book 14 people (additional guests are $1200– 7 nights,
$1070– 6 nights, $830- 4 nights and $705– 3 nights), caretakers will accompany group. - Sol Serve accommodates 12 - 16 people, 1 guide for 5-7 guests, 3 guides for 14 or more guests.
- Guided only (you cook) packages also available - enquire for rates.
Availability Winter 2010/2011
| Dates | Number of Nights | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| December 12 to 18 | 6 (Optional AST) | 6 |
| December 18 to 22 | 4 (Optional AST) | 13 |
| December 22 to 27 | 5 (Christmas) | 8 |
| December 27 to Jan 2 | 6 (New Years) | BOOKED |
| January 2 to 9 | 7 | 16 |
| January 9 to 14 | 5 (Optional AST) | 16 |
| January 14 to 19 | 5 | BOOKED |
| January 19 to 23 | 4 G/C | 16 |
| January 23 to 30 | 7 G/C | 11 |
| January 23 to 27 | 4 G/C | 11 |
| January 27 to 30 | 3 | 16 |
| January 30 to February 6 | 7 G/C | 16 |
| February 6 to 10 | 4 G/C | BOOKED |
| February 10 to 13 | 3 G/C | 16 |
| February 13 to 20 | 7 | BOOKED |
| February 20 to 27 | 7 | BOOKED |
| February 27 to March 6 | 7 G/C | 6 |
| February 27 to March 3 | 4 G/C | 6 |
| March 3 to 6 | 3 G/C | 11 |
| March 6 to 13 | 7 G/C | 9 |
| March 13 to 20 | 7 G/C | 13 |
| March 20 to 27 | 7 | 16 |
| March 27 to April 3 | 7 | 16 |
| April 3 to 10 | 7 | 16 |
| April 10 to 17 | 7 | 16 |
- G/C trips are set aside for guided/catered groups. Self guided guests are welcome to join catered trips. All other trips are open to guided or self guided groups.
- Self guided trips require a minimum of 14 guests for private lodge rental. Guiding, catering and housekeeping available for an additional cost.
- December trips - fine to mix small self catered groups to fill the lodge (hostel style).
- We can pencil in groups for interested dates - giving first option on the trip.
Reservations
Payment is preferred by cheque or money order Visa and Mastercard also accepted - 2% service charge applies.
Follow these steps for reserving you trip:
- Check our availability and select your trip from available dates. Contact our booking office, booking(at)solmountain.com or 250.674.3707 to let us know of interested dates. Book as a full group of 12 or more or as a small group.
- Send us a 50% deposit to confirm your booking. Include contact information and requested dates. Once we have received your deposit, we will send you a reservation package.
- The remainder of your trip cost is due on the November 15 prior to your trip. Once full payment is received a trip confirmation package will be sent to you.
- Refund Policy: last cancellation date is November 15, and a refund will be made (less $100 administration fee) if your spot can be filled.
Refunds
Refund Policy: last cancellation date is November 15, and a refund will be made (less $100 administration fee) if your spot can be filled.
Waiver of Liability
Sol Mountain Touring is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable mountain experience. Ski touring in the backcountry mountain environment exposes skiers to inherent risks. All guests must read and sign a Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims Agreement before the start of a holiday at Sol Mountain Touring. This is common practice for all backcountry ski operations in British Columbia. Be sure to review the waiver prior to your holiday. Contact us if you have any questions.
Non Skiers & Kids
Non-skiers are welcome to join groups. Cost is only helicopter, food, and accommodation (no guiding cost). Our policy for children under 12 years old is heli cost only. Children over 12 are welcome at a reduced rate, please contact us for details. Minors are also welcome to join groups if they are strong skiers and accompanied by a parent.
Cancellations & Travel Insurance
Trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions. This is typical of any holiday in the vacation accommodation industry (ie. booking a holiday in Hawaii). Guests are recommended to purchase private cancellation, travel, hospital, and accident insurance. Contact your local travel agency.
