Revelstoke Opening Weekend Shindig! (Nov 28 - 30, 2025)
KICK OFF the season with Revelstoke Opening Weekend! This all-in ski trip includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, and lift tickets—no planning needed. Departs: Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary.

OVERVIEW

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Reserve your spot with a $250 deposit today. Balance due 45 days before departure.

Opening Weekend in Revy – Let’s Ride! 🎿

Get hyped and hit the slopes for the season kickoff at Revelstoke Mountain Resort—one of the biggest vertical drops in North America and a legendary mountain for pow-chasers and good-time seekers!

This all-in escape includes:
✅ Round-trip luxury coach transportation
✅ 2 nights’ accommodation in the heart of the action
✅ 2 full days of lift-accessed skiing or boarding
✅ Zero planning. All vibes. Maximum snow stoke.

Whether you're rolling solo, coupled up, or rallying your crew—this is the trip to start your season with new friends, après laughs, and mountain memories you’ll be talking about all year.

📍Departing from: Edmonton • Red Deer • Calgary

HIGHLIGHTS

Get stoked for Opening Weekend at Revelstoke Mountain Resort! This all-in adventure includes:
  • 🎿 2 Days of Skiing or Snowboarding
  • 🛏️ 2 Nights of Accommodation (2 Queen beds per room)
  • 🚌 Luxury Motorcoach Transportation
    – Pickups from Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary
  • 🎉 1 Good Time and a Great Trip

MEETING LOCATION

The Home Depot Strathcona
6725 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2L3, Canada
Please park along the far east side of the parking lot along Gateway Blvd. PARKING IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

additional information

  • Itinerary

    Revelstoke Opening Weekend Shindig

    November 28 - 30, 2025

    *All times are approximate and are subject to change due to road conditions
     and other unforeseen circumstances.  Times below are in Mountain Standard Time.

    Friday November 28, 2025
    • 1230 hrs: Load bus at Strathcona Home Depot - 6725 - 104 St (Please park along the far east side of the parking lot along Gateway Blvd )
    *PARKING IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
    • 1300 hrs: Bus departs for Revelstoke
    • 1430 hrs: Red Deer Pickups ( TBD )
    • 1600 hrs: Calgary pick-ups at the Sandman across from COP (125 Bowridge Drive / Please park on the far north side of the hotel and register with the hotel before leaving.)
    • 1630 hrs: Depart Calgary
    • 1800 hrs: Stop at the AB/BC Highway Overpass for a quick stretch.
    • 2100 hrs: Approximate arrival in Revelstoke Mountain Resort - Sandman Hotel (1901 Laforme Blvd, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 )
    *Please stay seated until your Trip Expert has handed out the room keys and lift tickets.
    • Evening: Head out to to town or hottub, if staying in room, please ensure front and deck doors are closed to avoid noise complaints.

    Saturday November 29, 2025:
    • 0800 hrs (PT): Bus departs for the mountain
    • Ski/ride Revelstoke all day!
    *Ski/Ride safe and STAY IN BOUNDS    
    • 1500 hrs (PT): Après Ski at base of hill 
    • 1600 hrs (PT): Take your Bus back down to the Hotel.
    Evening: Head out to town to visit the Regent Pub, The Last Drop pub, or the Traverse nightclub. If staying in the room, please ensure doors are closed to avoid noise complaints.

    Sunday November 30, 2025:
    • 0830 hrs (PT): Tidy room, pack up and move all gear to the bus
    • 0900 hrs (PT): Bus departs for the mountain
    • Ski/ride Revy all day! 
    *Ski/Ride safe and STAY IN BOUNDS
    • 1530 hrs (PT): Bus available for loading 
    • 1600 hrs (PT): Depart Revelstoke
    • 1900 hrs (MT): Stop in Golden for bite to eat
    • 2200 hrs (MT): Drop offs in Calgary
      • Driver switch in Calgary
    • 2330 hrs (MT): Drop offs in Red Deer
    • 0100 hrs (MT): Approximate arrival at the Strathcona Home Depot - 6725 - 104 St 
    THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH BACKSIDE TOURS!

POLICIES & AGREEMENTS

  • Backside Tours Disclaimer

    Backside Tours Disclaimers:
    1. Trip Insurance: Backside Tours strongly recommends that all travelers purchase trip insurance.
    2. Responsibility for Injury and Property: Backside Tours is not responsible for any injury, damage, or loss to persons or property during the duration of the package tour. Participants are solely responsible for the care and welfare of their own property, as well as any property they interact with.
    3. Supplier Liability: Backside Tours is not liable for the actions, omissions, or services provided by third-party suppliers such as transportation companies, accommodation providers, or ski resorts. Any issues arising from cancellations, complications, or extensions of the package are not the responsibility of Backside Tours.
    4. Waiver Requirement: All participants are required to sign a waiver prior to engaging in any package activities booked through Backside Tours.
    5. Acts Beyond Our Control: Backside Tours accepts no responsibility for acts beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God, road closures, equipment failure, vehicle accidents, illness, theft, criminal activity, delays, civil disturbances, government restrictions, or supplier-related issues. Backside reserves the right to modify the itinerary as necessary for the comfort and safety of participants and will inform the Group Organizer of any significant changes. Any refunds will be at the sole discretion of Backside Tours.
    6. Health and Safety Risks: Participation in the package may expose individuals to communicable diseases, including COVID-19. While all reasonable measures will be taken, the risk of illness remains, and participants assume full responsibility for following all required protocols from Backside Tours, suppliers, and governing authorities. Participants knowingly accept the risks of injury, illness, and loss during the tour, including any risks resulting from negligence or misconduct on the part of Backside Tours or its service providers.
    7. Age and Fitness Requirements: Some activities in the package may require a minimum level of physical fitness or skill. It is the participant's responsibility to ensure they are physically capable of engaging in the activities included in the package. Backside Tours is not responsible for injuries resulting from failure to meet fitness or skill requirements.
    8. Room Occupancy Policy
      Room rates are based on full occupancy. If a room is not filled to its designated capacity (e.g., quad, triple, or double occupancy), I understand that the remaining participants in that room must share the cost difference unless otherwise agreed in writing by Backside.
    9. Photographic/Video Release: By participating in the package, participants grant Backside Tours permission to use any photographs, videos, or other media taken during the tour for promotional, marketing, and advertising purposes without further consent or compensation.

  • Backside Tours: The Code to Carve By

    • Respect Fellow Travelers and Locals
    Be courteous to your fellow travelers, hotel staff, and local communities. Your actions reflect on Backside Tours and the experience of others.

    • Safety on the Slopes
    Follow all mountain safety rules, stay within your skill level, and ask for help if needed. Prioritize safety for yourself and others.

    • Hotel and Après-Ski Etiquette
    Respect shared spaces and quiet hours. Party responsibly and ensure that your actions do not disrupt others' enjoyment or cause any damage.

    • Responsible Stewardship
    Leave no trace. Dispose of waste properly, recycle when possible, and treat the environment with care to preserve the mountains for future guests.

  • Early Bird Discount

    The discount will be taken off automatically at Checkout!

  • Thirty-one (31) Cancellation Policy 2025/26 Season

    All cancellation requests MUST go through the Group Organizer or [email protected] and will be subject to an administration fee of $50 plus GST.
    • Thirty one (31) days or more prior to departure: Is subject to an administration fee of $50 plus GST and any supplier specific charges.
    • Thirty (30) days or less  prior to departure: No Refunds are available to individual participants.
    Individual Participant Replacement Policy:
    • Any replacements will be subject to an administration fee of $50 plus GST.
    • Replacements are not accepted by suppliers within seven (7) days of departure.
    • The Group Organizer must provide Backside Tours, in writing, the name of the participant being replaced and the name of the replacement. If an open trip please contact Backside Tours directly ([email protected]).