FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked Questions:
If flying, you will fly into Glacier Park International Airport just outside of Kalispell Montana. We recommend coming in the day before your riding adventure in the early afternoon allowing enough time to make it to the trail head the next morning!
You must be age 16 or older to ride with SnowBike Nation.
We include top of the line new Dirtbikes fitted with the newest Yeti, Timbersled, MTN Top, Rale and CMX Snowbike Kits. You can bring your own bike but you will need to contact us to discuss options and pricing. Check out our detailed bike description page for more info.
A signed liability agreement is required prior to the tour.
Reservations are required. A credit card is required to hold the reservation and we require an advanced $1500 deposit, per person, for the reservation. Final payment is due 60 days prior to arrival. All deposits are non-refundable and must be used for the current riding season.
Payment for your adventure will be due in full 60 days prior to your arrival date.
We provide all necessary riding, protective and safety gear with each of our tours. It is included in the price.
We include top of the line Klim Snowbike boots, Monosuit, helmet/goggles, balaclava, gloves, and avalanche airbag, beacon/probe.
Protective gear is required to wear.
We understand that your schedule may change at the last minute and/or emergencies may occur preventing you from attending. We will do our best to reschedule your adventure for a date that can better accommodate your situation for this season.
Our private accommodations are either in Kalispell or an hour away depending on our riding zones.
Available as part of your backcountry experience is all-inclusive first-class meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
WiFi is available free and cell phone coverage is non existent if staying outside of Kalispell.
• Breakfast is at 8:00 am each morning. After breakfast, we grab lunch then head to the trailhead which can range between 30 min – 1 hour depending on the ride that day.
We ride in the Flathead National Forest surrounding Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls Montana.
We offer adventures starting in December and run into May depending on snow conditions.
Group sizes are kept to 8 people with 2 guides per group.
There is no set schedule, we’ll ride all day and until the group says they’ve had enough! After a great day of riding, everyone has a great home cooked dinner back at the house.
No. There is a $2000 damage deposit on each bike that we’ll hold on your card once you arrive. This covers any damage incurred by the renter. You are given time prior to your ride to inspect the machine to note any prior issues / damage.
SBN does not provide insurance for equipment, or first / third party liability. YOU are responsible for the safety of yourself, others around you, other people’s equipment, and our equipment. There is no guarantee of safety for the day, please ride responsibly.
The damage deposit will be used in the event where a client damages or loses SBN equipment. Be it fault or no fault of their own, accidents happen, and the deposit will be used in such an event.
The damage deposit covers parts and labor if the client is found responsible for damaging or losing SBN property. SnowBike Nation only uses necessary funds from the damage deposit to cover the repair, and any downtime resulting in loss of business. However, if repair costs exceed the $2000 damage deposit, the Client is responsible for complete cost of repair in such an event.
Everyone is at a loss in these situations, and it is a combined effort to avoid this kind of scenario from happening. We want our clients to ride and have fun, but ask them to ride well within their ability level, and make conservative decisions about terrain selection. Personal Injury and equipment damage ruins everyones day and is costly for both parties in the end.
We never desire to use the deposit as it typically means something unfortunate has already happened. Please work with us to avoid these situations, and have a safe enjoyable experience. Reckless and disrespectful riding is not tolerated. We will end a tour pre-maturely if this type of behavior is demonstrated to mitigate risk and potential damage to our equipment or other riders.
In the Event of bad weather and not being able to ride at all, we will try to reschedule your ride day. If this is not possible, you will have booking credit in the form of a Gift Voucher.
The House is set up for those who are staying and riding with us. If you’d like to bring your spouse and others along who are not riding, they are more than welcome to stay in a nearby hotel or Airbnb.
Out of respect for all guests, No pets are allowed.
SnowBike Nation LLC is operating under a Special Use Permit Issued by The Flathead National Forest Service – operating out of Kalispell Montana.
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