Sled Skiing Alaska – Terms & Conditions

1. Booking and Payment

• Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 35% is required to secure your spot.

• Final Payment: The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the trip start date.

• Failure to Pay: If final payment is not received by the due date, Sled Skiing Alaska reserves the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit.

• Contract Conclusion: A contract is formed upon receipt of the deposit and issuance of a confirmation invoice.

2. Cancellation and Refund Policy

• Cancellation by Guest: Cancellations must be submitted in writing. If a replacement is found, payments may be transferred, minus administration fees.

• Weather/Operational Cancellations: Sled-skiing is dependent on weather and snow conditions. If a trip is cancelled or shortened due to adverse weather, avalanche hazard, or mechanical breakdown, Sled Skiing Alaska will offer a full credit for unused snowmobile time.

• No Refunds: No refunds will be provided for unused days due to injury, illness, late arrival, early departure, or lack of fitness/ski ability.

3. Risk Acknowledgement and Waiver

• Age limit: Minimum age for participants is 18, or 12+ with guardians.

• Inherent Risks: Sled-skiing takes place in uncontrolled wilderness. Hazards include, but are not limited to, avalanches, snow immersion, crevasse falls, collisions with trees/rocks, extreme cold, and snowmobile accidents.

• Mandatory Waiver: All guests must sign a "Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement" before participating. Refusal to sign will result in cancellation without refund.

4. Safety and Behaviour

• Safety Briefing: Attendance at all safety briefings (Avalanche Rescue, Snowmobile Safety) is mandatory.

• Safety Gear: All guests must bring and use a transceiver, shovel, and probe pair with a back pack and a simple climbing harness with a carabiner

• Guide Authority: The guide/driver has sole authority to refuse service to any participant who violates safety rules, acts dangerously, or is under the influence of alcohol/drugs. Such termination will not result in a refund.

• Physical Fitness: Guests are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary skill and physical condition to participate.

5. Medical and Travel Insurance

• Mandatory Insurance: It is highly recommended/mandatory that all guests purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes medical evacuation, trip cancellation, and interruption insurance.

• Medical Information: Guests must disclose all allergies, illnesses, and medications to Sled Skiing Alaska prior to the trip.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

• Use of Images: Sled Skiing Alaska reserves the right to use photos/videos taken during the trip for marketing purposes. Guests may opt-out in writing.

• Data Handling: Personal data is collected for booking and emergency purposes and will be handled in accordance with local privacy laws.

7. Jurisdiction

• These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Alaska, and any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Alaska.