Rates

Park Fees and Sales Tax
*WV locations +6% sales tax* ​
*NC locations +$45.00 per day park fee*
*Great Falls, VA +20.00 Park Fee or applicable America the Beautiful Pass (present or pay at park entry)*
*Shenandoah National Park, VA +30.00 park fee or applicable America the Beautiful Pass (present or pay at park entry)
*Avalanche courses and backcountry skiing and riding days may require a $10 cash per person parking fee at some field venues.
*Rates for Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park are $400.00 for one person or $275.00 per person for two people due to the 10 hour day.

CLIMBING AND SKIING ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS!
It is impossible to eliminate all of the risks associated with climbing and skiing/riding. Our goal is to minimize risks; however, you must assume full responsibility for your participation and will be asked to sign to sign one of the following documents. View Our Risk Documents: Participant Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks, and Indemnity Agreement (Most locations). Visitor Use Acknowledgement of Risks (Great Falls, VA, Blue Ridge Parkway, VA & NC, North Cascades National Park, WA, and Shenandoah National Park, VA) Participant Acknowledgment of Risk and Assumption of Risks/Responsibilities Agreement (New River Gorge National Park, WV)

Cancellation/Reschedule Policies
Standard
At the time of booking, a 50% deposit is due. Deposits are refundable 14 days or more prior to your trip start. NC State Park Fees are charged at the time of booking and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Your deposit is transferable once within the calendar year if requested at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled trip start. Once a deposit is transferred to a new booking, the full trip cost is due and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Within 48 hours of all scheduled trips, the full trip cost is due and is non-refundable and non-transferable. In the event of severe weather or other circumstances out of BRMG’s control, or if parks and forests close or are not able to issue permits, it may be necessary to reschedule or change the location or objective of your trip.

Groups of 7+, AMGA Programs, AIARE Courses, and all WA & NY Programs
At the time of booking, a 50% deposit is due. Deposits are refundable 90 days or more prior to your program start. NC State Park Fees are charged at the time of booking and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Your deposit is transferable once within the calendar year if requested 30 days prior to the scheduled program start. Once a deposit is transferred to a new booking, the full program cost is due and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Within 30 days of all scheduled programs, the full program cost is due and is non-refundable and non-transferable. In the event of severe weather or other circumstances out of BRMG’s control, or if parks and forests close or are not able to issue permits, it may be necessary to reschedule or change the location or objective of your trip.

Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance from an insurer such as IMG, Travel Guard, or Red Point if you would like financial protection beyond our cancellation/reschedule policy. Take care to ensure that your specific trip is covered.

Blue Ridge Mountain Guides, LLC does not cover rescue or evacuation expenses. For remote rock climbing, backcountry programs such as avalanche education, alpine climbing, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing/riding, we strongly recommend you purchase rescue/evacuation insurance from an insurer such as Global Rescue or Red Point. Both companies offer combined rescue and travel insurance.