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CHECK OUT OUR RESERVATIONS CALENDAR.......
     INCLUDING GUIDED TRIPS AND AVALANCHE CLASSES......

NOW TAKING DEPOSITS FOR WINTER 2011-2012......

A $200/NIGHT DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR A PRIVATE YURT RESERVATION

A $200/PERSON DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR A MULTI-DAY SKI TRIP/CLASS

A $100/PERSON DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR A DAY SKI TRIP/CLASS.


BLANK DATES ON THE CALENDAR ARE AVAILABLE YURT NIGHTS

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“Since the yurts—comfortable Mongolian-style huts that sleep 11, with skylights, high ceilings, and wide-berth bunks—are a full day ski in, snowmobiles (or snow cat) are the desired transport. You can haul all your gear, coolers of great food, and après ski beverages on sleds instead of your back, allowing more time and energy for hiking and skiing up and down the gorgeous glades, bowls, burned timber stands and chutes that define the dramatic area.”  

  Excerpt from Buddy Levy’s article ‘Idaho’s Andes’


 
   PAYETTE POWDER GUIDES 2011-2012  PRICE LIST


LICK CREEK SUMMIT YURT RENTAL                                    $40/PERSON/NIGHT
        A 6 PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE RESERVATION
          A 2 NIGHT/8 PERSON MINIMUM ON WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS


ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM LICK CR SUMMIT BY
         SNOWMOBILE AND/OR SNOWCAT                             $160/PERSON
         INCLUDES 75 LBS GEAR/PERSON

ONE WAY GEAR HAUL
         SNOWMOBILE LOAD <150 LBS                                  $200/LOAD
         SNOWCAT LOAD  >150 LBS                                      $400/LOAD

GUIDE SERVICES                                              $100/PERSON/DAY ($400 MINIMUM)
                                                                  $25/PERSON/NIGHT ($100 MINIMUM)
          2 GUIDES / MAX GROUP 8

DAY TRIP W/ GUIDES ...ALL INCLUSIVE                          $195/PERSON
                  W/O LUNCH -$15/PERSON; W/O SKIS/BOOTS/SKINS -$30; W/O B/C PACK -$15

INTRODUCTORY HUT TOUR                                            $300/GROUP 
          REQUIRED FOR 1ST TIME, SELF CATERED USERS; COMPLIMENTARY W/ TRANSPORTATION

RENTALS:

SLEEPING BAG, PAD, DRY BAG                           $12.50/NIGHT      $25/Minimum

BACKCOUNTRY SKI PACK W/ BEACON/PROBE/SHOVEL              $30/DAY

DYNAFIT SKIS/BOOTS/SKINS                                         $ @ HUB
 

FOOD PURCHASE & PACKING                                        $40/PERSON/DAY

LATE PAYMENT FEE                                                         $40


        
PAYETTE POWDER GUIDES FULLY CATERED BACKCOUNTRY SKI TRIPS
                                2011-2012

OUR BEST DEAL! THESE PACKAGE PRICES REPRESENT A 10% - 20%  DISCOUNT. INCLUDES.... TRANSPORTATION TO OUR REMOTE BACKCOUNTRY YURTS, NIGHTS LODGING, GUIDED BACKCOUNTRY SKI TOURS & HOT,HEARTY MEALS PREPARED FOR YOU AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF THE DAY……WITH DELI LUNCHES AND LOTS OF SNACKS TO KEEP YOU GOING IN BETWEEN….


DEC. 30- JAN 1, 2012   NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH     3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS         $725/PERSON
We haven't a New Year Party at the yurts for a while, and it's a PPG tradition....so we are going all out on this trip with a new gourmet menu with treats from local artisans, drinks, party favors and a hut keeper to keep it all rollin' smooth!

JAN. 14 - 16   MARTIN LUTHER KING TRIP         3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS         $625/BOOKED

FEB. 17 - 20    PRESIDENTS DAY TRIP                4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS         $750/PERSON

MARCH 2 - 4   MARCH MADNESS SKI TRIP         3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS           $625/PERSON

MARCH 16 - 18    ST. PATTY'S SKI TRIP           3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS           $625/PERSON

                            

                   
             PRICES ABOVE DO NOT INCLUDE 6% IDAHO STATE SALES TAX OR 3% USFS FEE.
  ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 GRATUITIES TO GUIDES NOT INCLUDED

CUSTOMERS TO PROVIDE OWN SLEEPING BAG, PAD, COFFEE CUP,HUT SHOES, SAUNA TOWEL,SKIS/BOARDS, BOOTS,SKINS,POLES,BEACON,PROBE,SHOVEL,FIRST AID KIT, AND DESIRED BEVERAGES.

           

IF THE DATES ABOVE DON'T FIT YOUR SCHEDULE, LET US PUT A GUIDED, CUSTOM ADVENTURE TOGETHER FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS..... KEEP IT SIMPLE......WE'VE GOT IT DIALED...... LET US DO THE WORK........
 
 

     
EXAMPLES OF $/ PER PERSON/ PER DAY COSTS….

 
                           2+         4+           6+            8
                           -------------------------------
 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT      $345     $260         $240        $220
 
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS    $335     $250         $230        $210
 
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS    $325     $240         $220        $200


THESE PRICES ARE  BASED ON THE ABOVE PRICELIST AND DO NOT INCLUDE A 6% IDAHO STATE SALES TAX AND A 3% USFS FEE 

        SO CALL    MARTY ROOD (208)634-3189      OR       CHUCK REA (208)634-4263  
                        AND BOOK YOUR WINTER ADVENTURE TODAY!



MAKING A RESERVATION      Now takings credit cards!
A $200/NIGHT DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR A PRIVATE YURT RESERVATION
A $200/PERSON DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR A MULTI-DAY SKI TRIP/CLASS
A $100/PERSON DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR A ONE DAY SKI TRIP/CLASS 

TRIPS WILL BE RESERVED WHEN DEPOSIT, BY CASH, CHECK, OR CREDIT CARD IS RECEIVED.
       

ALL TRIPS MUST BE PAID IN FULL 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIP. 
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEETS AND SIGNED RELEASE WAIVERS ALSO REQUIRED AT THAT TIME. As a reminder you will be invoiced 30 days out, balances that remain unpaid within 10 days of invoice will incur a $40 late fee.

Trip Leader Requirements for Self Catered Groups:  

  • All self catered yurt rental groups will be required to have a Trip Leader.  The Trip leader must have a Level I Avalanche Safety Course or equivalent.   Payette Powder Guides will evaluate the equivalent experience to determine if it is satisfactory.
  • Trip Leaders must be familiar with the terrain in the proximity of the Lick Creek Summit Yurts.  If they are not they must hire a guide to give an introductory hut tour of the area.
  • Trip leader will ensure that one fully stocked First Aid Kit is available to the group and that at least one person in the group has First Aid/CPR Training. 
  • A Trip leader will be the contact person for PPG and will be responsible for submitting the Registration Packet (to include: payment,participant information sheets, signed Yurt Rental Agreement, and signed waivers) 30 days prior to trip.
  • All self catered groups will be required to attend a Pre Trip Meeting. Any group with a completed Registration Packet and paid in full 10 days prior to trip,the meeting will be optional, or can be conducted over the phone.
  • All groups requring last minute (within 10 days of trip) payments, incomplete paperwork, or additions to trip, will be required to schedule a Pre-trip Meeting.
  • All other trips without a qualified leader as stated above must hire guides for a guided trip.


CANCELLATION POLICY
    IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED BY DUE DATE(30 DAYS PRIOR TO START OF TRIP), YOUR RESERVATION MAY BE CONSIDERED CANCELLED. IF YOUR RESERVATION IS CANCELLED, YOU’LL RECEIVE A 75% CREDIT FOR A FUTURE RESERVATION, ONLY IF WE CAN FILL YOUR SPOT. IF YOUR DATES ARE NOT FILLED YOU WILL FORFIET YOUR PAYMENT. NO REFUNDS.
     DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR BUSINESS, IN AN UNPREDICTABLE WINTER ENVIRONMENT, ALL TRIPS HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR DELAY, RELOCATION, OR CANCELLATION DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR AVALANCHE CONDITIONS.  FULL CREDIT FOR A FUTURE RESERVATION WILL BE GIVEN IF WE CANCEL DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR AVALANCHE CONDITIONS. NO REFUNDS, UNLESS WE CANCEL CLASSES OR TRIPS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT RESERVATIONS, THEN YOUR PAYMENT WILL BE REFUNDED.


How to Contact Us
:


PAYETTE POWDER GUIDES
P.O. BOX 46
MCCALL, IDAHO 83638




Chuck@payettepowderguides.com     (208)634-4263


Marty@payettepowderguides.com    (208)634-3189

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DOWNLOAD OUR RELEASE WAIVER AND CUSTOMER INFORMATION SHEET
 TO BE FILLED OUT BY EACH PARTICIPANT AND RETURNED WITH YOUR FINAL PAYMENT
 
DOWNLOAD LICK CREEK SUMMIT YURTS - PRIVATE RENTAL AGREEMENT     NEW
        To be printed on one page, front/back; fill out front and submit copy with deposit to make a reservation. Back page to be signed by all participants and returned in Reservation Packet at least 30 days prior to trip.
 
LICK CREEK SUMMIT YURTS USERS GUIDE ~ ANSWERS TO MOST YURT RELATED QUESTIONS

 
LAKE FORK CREEK CANYON TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS ~ INCLUDES PACKING TIPS
 
  AVALANCHE.ORG
CURRENT AVALANCHE FORECASTS


NATIONAL AVALANCHE CENTER
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