Trip FAQs

• If the trip is departing from Edmonton, and I live in Red Deer or Calgary, may I still come on the trip?

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Destination FAQs

• If the trip is departing from Edmonton, and I live in Red Deer or Calgary, may I still come on the trip?

  Yes, Backside motor coaches typically stop to pick up joiners in Red Deer at Staples in Gasoline Alley, or at Pete's Drive In in Calgary.
  

• Do the rooms have kitchens?

  The Nelsen Lodge does have full kitchens.

  Sandman nor Revy Lodge contain kitchen facilities. Head into town for some yummy eats or eat at the restaurant on site (Sandman Inn only)

• Are there hot tubs?

  Nelsen Lodge has an outdoor hot tub

  Sandman Inn has a pool and hot tub area for guests to use

  Revelstoke Lodge ONLY - groups receive access to Revelstoke Aquatic Centre

• How do we get to the hill each morning?

  Included in the pricing is daily transportation to and from the hill

• Can I rent from the hill?

  Yes! There is an on-hill rental shop.

• What is there to do in town?

  Shopping, restaurants and pubs

• Do we have to check out on our last day?

  On-hill: Yes, groups must check out by 11am unless late checkout has been provided by NL (Backside guides will let your group know whether this is a possibility). Otherwise, day rooms at Nelsen Lodge will be provided for people to store their gear while they ride on their last day!

  Off-hill: Yes, everyone must checkout before we leave for the hill in the morning so make sure your room is tidy and you have all of your gear! Note: Any damages to rooms will be dealt with prior to heading home.