While at the
lodge you will be provided with the following:
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Sturdy, leather hiking
boots (unusual and small children sizes are not always available,
please call to discuss)
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Insulated, hooded
hiking jacket (wind and rain resistant)
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Wind pants and a
rain poncho
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Gaiters (which fit
over your boots to protect from snow)
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Day pack, water bottle
and walking stick (If you have your own collapsable hiking
stick you might prefer that so that you can put it in your
day pack when not needed)
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Each lodge has whirlpool,
sauna, massage, full service bar, washer, dryer, hair dryers,
retail shop.
Terms and Conditions
Reservations for this trip
are available on a limited basis and are only available on a
first come first served basis. Should this trip completely sell
out, please see our waiting list policy below.
Tour Prices per
person:
Guest Pricing: $2658
CAD per person (based upon double occupancy). Single option
available.
Current exchange rate to US dollars will be calculated when
final payment is made. Prices are exclusive of airfare and
GST. Reservations Subject to Cancellation Policy.
Deposits: A deposit
of $500USD is required to reserve your space. No space
will be held without a complete deposit. Deposits may be made
by check or credit card. Our tour prices are subject to change
due to currency fluctuation.
Payments:
All payments must be made according to the schedule &
are subject to the cancellation & penalty policy. Final
payment is due on or before May 1, 2010. We request that
all final payments be made by check.
Not Included:
The price of this tour does not include GST, Airfare, airport
transfers, and gratuities for the walking guides, optional tours
or items of a personal nature such as drinks, photographs &
phone calls. We recommend flying in and out of Calgary Airport.
No discounts or refunds on any unused portion of the tour.
Cancellation, Penalty
& Refund Policies: Should you have to cancel your
tour the following terms will apply:
All cancellation requests will incur a $50 per person administrative
fee.
For cancellations 90 days prior to departure, 25% of the trip
price is non-refundable.
For cancellations 60-89 days prior to departure, 75% of the
trip price is non-refundable.
For cancellations 0-59 days prior to departure and no shows,
no refunds will be made.
No refunds will be made for any unused portion of the tour.
All cancellations must be
made in writing and delivered to The Walking Connection via
e-mail and/or United States Post Office. Your cancellation date
is the date your notice is received and confirmed by The Walking
Connection, not the postmark date.
Tour Minimum:
This tour must have a minimum of 10 guests traveling together
for this trip to be escorted by a Walking Connection host. Otherwise,
a small group surcharge may be imposed or the trip may operate
utilizing local guides in Banff contracted by The Walking Connection.
Tour Maximum:
In general, The Walking Connection limits its trips to 20 paying
guests. However, CMH lodges typically hold a larger number of
guests and it is possible they will heli-hike with our group.
Waiting List Policy:
On occasion, Walking Connection tours sell out and a waiting
list is formed. If this should happen, the following policy
will apply: To be put on the waiting list, a fully refundable
deposit is due with reservation. If space becomes available,
you will be notified at that time and if you choose to go, the
standard cancellation policy will then apply. If not, your money
will be refunded in full.
Travel Roommates
and Single Supplements: If you have registered for
double occupancy but do not have a travel roommate, the Walking
Connection will attempt to locate one for you. In the event
that a roommate cannot be found, you may be charged for a Single
Supplement for any portion of the tour where you will be rooming
as a single. Travel roommates are assigned in the order in which
we receive deposited and confirmed reservations. Final roommate
assignments will be made and you will be notified of any Single
Supplement charges due 30 days prior to your final payment due
date.
On-line
Reservations
Print Reservation Form
Please
read the important safety and liability release below.
I am aware that Walking Connection tours (whether in civilized
or remote areas) encompass travel by foot, boat, plane, automobile,
motor coach, horseback, or the like. I am further aware that
the activities planned such as but not limited to trekking,
hiking, boating and animal viewing, contain inherent risks of
injury, emotional trauma and illness such as but not limited
to malaria. I recognize that such risks may be present at any
time before, during and after the trip I am participating in
with The Walking Connection. I am also aware that adequate medical
services or facilities may not be readily available or accessible
during some or all of the time and that evacuation if necessary
can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. In consideration
of, and as part payment for the right to participate in, and
by registering for any Walking Connection tour now or in the
future, I have and do hereby fully assume all risk of injury,
property damage, emotional trauma and death, and it is my intention
for me and my heirs, executors and administrators to waive any
and all right and claims for damages I may have against Gene
and Jo Ann Taylor, Taylor Marketing and Management, LLC., The
Walking Connection and any individual associated with these
event/tour, their representatives, successors, and assignees,
and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries, mishaps
and loss of property suffered in connection with my participation
in this event/tour. I have been warned that I must be in good
health to participate in this event and I also give permission
for the free use of my name, likeness, picture and any opinion
expressed by me in any advertisement, newsletter, broadcast,
telecast or print media account of this event without any compensation
to me whatsoever.
