KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Noreen • January 15, 2021

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We know, we know. Proper COVID protocol has been hammered into all of us pretty hard by now. Still, it's worth taking a second to review these basic guidelines before you head out for the weekend:

Backside's Top 3 Know Before You Go

1) Face Coverings

One of the "new normal" things we have all been asked to get used to, is wearing masks in compliance with our government mandates. They are mandatory in any resort building, in lift lines and whenever you cannot socially distance ( be 6 feet) from others.

What is an acceptable mask? Please visit your provincial government's website for details.

2) Pre Purchase Your Packages

Many of the resorts we are sending our patrons to require pre-purchased lift passes as ticket windows will not be selling day of lift tickets.

Lift Tickets must be purchased in advance, therefore booking your UDRIVE package with Backside Tours is the best way to ensure you get your spot on the mountain on the day you choose!

3) Know Before You Go

We encourage you to click on your resort below for the most up to date Health and Safety guidelines before visiting.

RCR( Fernie, Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Nakiska)

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