PIONEER YURT

We know you’re excited about your adventure, but please understand that we don’t give exact details of our itineraries before booking. As professional guides, we plan each tour and activity based on your fitness, goals, and the ever-changing conditions of the backcountry. We don’t know yet if it’ll be the most perfect bluebird day, a heatwave, or where the wildflowers will be in full bloom on your specific date (each year it changes due to varying conditions)—but we do know that we’ll pick the perfect, uncrowded spot for you, away from the masses.

Our team goes out and does recon to make sure you have a one-of-a-kind experience—which can't be done way in advance. We’re here to guide you to those hidden gems the general public doesn’t know about. So, trust us to plan an unforgettable adventure that will blow your mind!

Book your trip, leave the details to us, and get ready for something incredible.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is made to secure a guided hut trip. Cancellations made with more than 30 days’ notice will receive a refund for the cost of the trip, less the deposit fee. Cancellations made between 15 to 30 days prior to scheduled departure will receive a refund for half of the final balance.

Cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to your scheduled trip are 100% non-refundable.

We understand things come up and we want to work with you to ensure you get time in our beautiful Idaho backcountry. While your deposit is non-refundable, it is partially transferable (less the hut fees). If you cancel with more than 30 days’ notice, we will work with you to find another available date to make your trip happen.

Please keep in mind that these policies vary by service. See our full cancellation policy for details.

Gratuity is not included in the trip fee. As with other service industries, it is customary to tip your guide(s) if you are satisfied with their service. A gratuity of 10-20% of the total trip fee is standard, reflecting the quality and excellence of your experience. Cash or Venmo is preferred.

Yes. Sun Valley Guides is committed to providing safe and enjoyable adventures in the backcountry. All guests must read and sign a Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims Agreement prior to embarking on any guided trip. Be sure to read and sign the waiver prior to joining us in the mountains.  You can find your waiver in your reservation confirmation.  If you did not make the reservation, please ask whoever did to invite you to sign through their reservation confirmation email they received or email us at info@svguides.com 

We require payment in full for any guided single day or half day trip (Winter or Summer). For guided overnight trips we require a 50% non-refundable deposit upon booking. The remaining 50% is due 30 days prior to your scheduled trip. Payments can be made with any major credit card.

If you must pay by a check, please mail checks to our mailing address:
Sun Valley Guides
PO Box 6967
Ketchum, ID 83340

IOGLB stands for Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board. Guides that have been certified by IOGLB are licensed and held to standards set in place by  the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association, recognized as one of the most comprehensive licensing programs in the nation. For more information, please visit IOGLB’s website.

AMGA stands for American Mountain Guides Association, an internationally recognized organization that offers rigorous training courses for guides in the alpine, rock, and ski mountaineering industry. Guides endorsed by AMGA are verified to operate at a high level of professionalism and with a deep knowledge of their sport. Learn more about AMGA here.