| A WORD ABOUT EXPEDITION TRAVEL
 Our expeditions are rated to assist you in choosing the
trip that’s right for you. Because of the moderate
agility required on most expeditionary-class ships, on
the Westward, in using sea kayaks, skiffs or Zodiacs,
or on raft-based trips, participants with significant
medical issues—physical disabilities, wheelchairconfinement,
chronic heart disease and/or severe respiratory
illnesses requiring supplemental oxygen, or
any other known and potentially debilitating medical
conditions—are advised NOT to register for these
trips. By forwarding the registration form and your
deposit, you are certifying that you are in good
physical health and capable of performing all
normal activities without assistance.
- EASY: Hotel, lodge, ship, or small boat-based trips, no camping, hikes of up to 2 miles, and minimal exposure to high elevations.
- EASY TO MODERATE: Lodge, ship, or camping based, hikes of 2-4 miles, sea kayaking, small plane travel, and moderate elevation gains.
- MODERATE TO STRENUOUS: Expedition ship, small plane, small boat or raft-based, remote wilderness localities, possible primitive camping, and trail or off-trail hikes of up to 6-8 miles.
- STRENUOUS: Expeditionary and rugged in nature, primitive camping, full-day hikes in steep mountainous terrain, as well as possible sea kayaking or whitewater rafting.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
To register for one of Cloud Ridge’s seminars, fill out the registration form and send it to us, along
with your nonrefundable deposit. In the event a trip is full, we’ll add your name to a wait-list and promptly return your deposit. The balance of all tour fees is due 90 days prior to the trip departure date, unless otherwise noted or unless other arrangements have been made. Registrations received within 90 days of departure must include payment in full.
TRIP CANCELLATION & TRAVEL INSURANCE
To protect your travel investment in the event of illness
or injury to you or to a family member prior to or
during a trip, we strongly advise that all participants
purchase trip insurance, including a trip cancellation/
interruption policy and/or emergency medical
evacuation coverage. All international expedition
outfitters require medical emergency/evacuation
coverage. Emergency evacuation from remote
wilderness areas is expensive and not included in
standard medical insurance policies. Medicare does not
provide coverage for individuals traveling outside the
U.S. Please don’t leave home without trip insurance!
OUR CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations must be made in writing. Because we must send payments to our travel suppliers well in advance of our departures, we cannot offer refunds beyond those described below. We appreciate your understanding! Cancellation refunds are made according to the following schedule:
- Cancellation received 90 days or more prior to a trip’s departure, all trip costs, less the deposit, will be refunded. The deposit will also be refunded if we are able to fill your space from a wait-list.
- Cancellation received less than 90 days prior to departure, no refund is possible unless we can fill your space from a wait-list.
REGISTRATION FORM
Click Here to Register!
Credits and further contact info on the Contact Info page - click here |
