WHAT’S INCLUDED ON OUR TRIPS
Food
Food is one thing we take pretty seriously. Our guides are great backcountry chefs and your trip includes all meals from lunch on first day to lunch on last day.
Support Vehicle.
Our customized trucks and vans carry all of your gear as well as many camper comforts! We have the coolest custom F-450′s in the industry.
Guides
Guides Our guides have incredible backcountry experience, but the best part is that they are all super friendly and look forward to a week of riding with you.
Campsites
We camp primarily in pristine locations where it’s quiet, dark and peaceful. The finest morning view comes with a hot cup of cowboy coffee.
Shuttles
All shuttles are included from our meeting place to the start of your ride. At the end of the trip we shuttle back to our meeting place.
National Park Fees
Many of our trips take place in national parks and on public land. All of entry fees & permits are included in the trip price.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Not included are:
Rental fees, gratuities for your guides, alcoholic beverages, and applicable sales tax. If you would like to bring alcoholic beverages we will store them for you at the appropriate temperature. Your total tour costs will include your trip fee, appropriate rental fees and applicable sales tax.
Renting Bikes
For this season we are happy to announce our continued partnership with Specialized. We rent S, M, L, and XL 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST full suspension bikes, equipped with hydraulic disc brakes and 29 inch wheels. All Western Spirit Stumpjumpers got custom installs of PNW Rainier I.R 125mm dropper posts. This dropper post is built around the motto, “set it and forget it.” Its coil spring system makes it one of the most reliable seat posts on the market, so you’re guaranteed to have smooth actuation when you’re switching from climb to descend and back again. They are available for rent on any of our trips for $55 per day.
On the road we offer 2019 Specialized Diverge E5 Elite. We have a full range of sizes and will need your height to get you properly fitted. For our family trips we also rent a full range of kid sized Specialized bikes, and trail-a-longs. Bike rentals include a helmet, however if you have your own we suggest you bring it.
The bikes are equipped with flat pedals. If you ride clipless pedals, we suggest you bring them with you and we will put them on your rental bike. You may also bring your own saddle if you have one you love.
SPECIALIZED STUMPJUMPER ST 29
“The Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29 is sure to exceed your expectations of how a trail bike should ride.” – Specialized
SPECIALIZED DIVERGE E5 ELITE
When the road less traveled is still too crowded, there's the Diverge. It's purpose-built for long, all-day rides over rough roads, and to make sure of it, it's designed it with an endurance-focused geometry & a premium E5 aluminum frameset making it the ultimate tool for your next adventure. – Specialized
RENTING CAMPING GEAR
We rent North Face two-man tents, 20-degree sleeping bags and Thermarest pads. A package for one person is $90/tour.
BRINGING YOUR OWN GEAR
You are welcome to bring your own camping gear and/or bicycle. We highly recommend having your bike tuned up before your tour so you know it is in top running condition. Our guides are fine mechanics, but there aren't any bike shops in the backcountry!
If you plan to travel with your bike, check with your airline for any additional fees. Most airlines charge at least $75 each way to fly with your bike.
We suggest you ship your bike to us in advance. For a $180 fee we will unpack your bike, build it, and ship it home after your tour. Domestic shipping only.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Should you need to cancel for any reason, we will apply the following cancellation policy: For cancellations prior to 60 days before departure, a $50 handling fee per person is retained and the remainder of your deposit is refunded. For cancellations 60-31 days before departure, 50% of your trip fees are refunded. For cancellations 30 days or less before departure, no monies are refundable.
We must adhere to our cancellation policy in order to maintain the price structure of our trips. Please do not ask us to make exceptions. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip insurance to protect your investment. Western Spirit Cycling reserves the right to cancel any trip. Full refunds will be made in these instances. Western Spirit Cycling is not responsible for non-refundable airfare.
No one plans not to come! We staunchly urge you to get travel insurance. You never know what emergencies might pop up before or during your trip. We recommend CSA Travel Protection (our producer code is 82945124). You can also call them at 800-348-9505.
