Instructions
- Using the form, select the course and date that you’re interested in.
- Fill out the details, read & agree to the policies, and pay the Flexible Booking deposit of $100.
- We’ll receive your inquiry and try to put together a group.
- If we’re able to put together a group, we’ll confirm the course booking and you’ll pay the balance based on the group rate (see rates below or visit the Rates & Policies page).
- If we are not able to put together a group…you’ll have the option of a refund, credit, or you can book the course/date as a private.
Notes & FAQ
- Using the Flexible Booking option is dependent on SMG finding partners for requested courses and dates. This will often be easier to accomplish on weekends and for more popular courses.
- With the above said, there is no obligation and no loss of funds if we can’t meet your Flexible Booking request.
- If you have an existing group, would like to book as a private, want to book sooner than 7 days out, or want to book a more specialized course/trip/guide…please view our full listing of courses and guiding options or contact us.
Examples
Here are a few examples of how Flexible Booking would work.
- You request Intro to Self Rescue on a Saturday and SMG finds 1 other person looking for the same course/date. The cost would be $250 per person, you’ve already paid the $100 deposit and your final payment would be $150.
- You’re looking to do a Presi Traverse on a popular holiday weekend in the winter (this would normally cost $1415 as a private). SMG finds two other people looking to do the same. The cost would be $875 per person for the trip, you’ve already paid the $100 deposit and your final payment would be $775.
- You request Intro to Ice Climbing midweek and SMG can’t find a partner for you. You have the option of a refund, credit towards future booking, or can take the course as a private for $375.
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- Avalanche Education
- Backcountry Skiing and Ski Mountaineering
- Hiking and Backpacking
- Ice and Mixed Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Rock Climbing
- Trips and Expeditions