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Wildlife viewing in the Chilcotin Mountains
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View grizzly bears and more on these wildlife watching adventures at a wilderness guest ranch in the southern Chilcotin Mountains. Your licensed guide outfitter offers a 5,000-sq. km operating area encompassing the new south Chilcotin Mountains Park. Located on the lee side of the Coast Mountains, the South Chilcotin Mountains lie within a transition zone. This favored position produces a "Rainshadow", and this means sunny skies and a dry climate. The area is renowned for its bio-diversity, with an abundance of wildflowers, that bloom May to September, and an outstanding variety of wildlife all year round. Understand the life cycles, habits and habitats of our wildlife while contributing to data collection that will help in the long-term management of the species. Collect Grizzly bear samples for DNA research, count age and sex of Rocky Mountain goat, Canadian moose, or the last of the original population of California Bighorn sheep that spread from California to Central British Columbia.
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Grizzlies are the symbol of the wilderness. View these awesome animals in their natural habitat as they progress through the seasons. Spring concentration is in the low meadows during breading season. Then, follow them into the sub alpine, by horse, 4x4 and foot, and examine their territory marker trees, explore their dens and collect data for our Grizzly Study. On the winter Predator Stalking packages stalk the most elusive predators in North America by 4x4, by foot and by snowmobile. "Bush Savvy Guides" lead you on these predator quests for Cougar (Puma/Mountain Lion) and Timber wolf. On the Multi Species viewing package travel by horse and by foot and combine the best mountain riding in North America with a multi-species game safari. Prime time at prime locations for Grizzly, Mountain goat, Bighorn sheep, Canadian moose, Mule deer, Black bear, Timber wolf, Bald and Golden eagle. The Single Species viewing packages allow you to choose from Sheep, Mountain Goat, Canadian Moose or Black Bear. Travel by horse or by foot and study a single big game species of your choice. Understand life cycles, habits and habitat, while contributing to data collection that will help insure long-term management of the species. Collect Grizzly bear hair samples for DNA research, count age and sex of Rocky Mountain goat, Canadian moose, or the last of the original population of California Bighorn sheep that spread from California to Central British Columbia.
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| Season: year round |
| Requirements: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, good camera, spare battery, lots of film, binoculars, medication for allergies, fishing equipment, water bottle, biodegradable soap/shampoo (camp based only), toque and headband (camp based only), flashlight, batteries (camp based only), warm sleeping bag to 10 below celsius (camp based only), towel/face cloth (camp based only), empty pillowcase (camp based only). |
| Suggested Items: Alcoholic beverages, riding helmet, portable instrument. If you play the guitar or other instrument or have a preference for your personal saddle, bring them. Musical instruments must be in hard cases. |
| Suggested Clothing: Western hat with brim, bandana, rain pants and jacket (no ponchos), comfortable riding pants (jeans), warm jacket (down or wool), long johns, slippers or indoor shoes for ranch, light weight lycra shorts or padded biker shorts, footwear for riding and hiking (good ankle support), rubber boots or gum boots, 2 pairs of gloves, one for riding, one insulated, 1 pair of socks per day, personal toiletries and clothing. Bring at least two changes of clothes in case you get wet. Heavy rain gear is less likely to tear. The lycra shorts are worn under your jeans to prevent chafing and soreness. There are 'taps' on the stirrups for safety and we recommend hiking or work boots for riding. Rubber boots should be mid-calf. For winter trips bring snowmobile suit or ski suit (lined), warm pants, water proof gear, long johns, 1 pair wool socks, woolen knit cap, 2 pair lined winter gloves, down jacket/ski jacket, slippers/indoor shoes for ranch, good lined outdoor winter boots, personal toiletries and clothing. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Equipment Provided: Horses/tack and the use of ancillary equipment, snowmobile rentals, 4x4 transportation. |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end at the ranch, near Gold Bridge, BC. During the summer season take highway 99 from Vancouver to Whistler and then Pemberton. Take the Hurley Pass Forestry Road to the ranch. Van transfer from Vancouver to the ranch are included. The van accommodates up to 8 passengers and luggage and departure is from the Sheraton Guildford in Surrey at 7 am. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations are at comfortable rooms at the ranch. The ranch is spacious, complete with two story fireplace, sun room, large central dining room. There are shared indoor washrooms and showers. There is a varied combination of sleeping arrangements (ie. queen, twin, bunks) all with feather duvets. The permanet camps include different combinations of log cabins and or tent cabins for eating and sleeping. Some of the permanent camps are more developed with gravity fed showers, solar lighting and heaters in the tent camps. |
| Meal Information: All meals are included. You will find it hard to believe you are in the wilderness when you are dining on this legendary western fare. Feed your newfound appetite on unlimited fresh fruit and vegetables, lots of homemade baking, and delicious and hearty main courses. Your hosts will cook your catch or create vegetarian dishes to suit your style of eating. Enjoy open air lunches and campfire meals. |
| Guide Information: The ranch has an outstanding calibre of licensed guides. They come from varied backgrounds and their expertise is matched to each trip. You will be impressed with their abilities to communicate with guests from every walk of life and level of outdoor skill. Most important, they know how to judge situations, and assess and determine the abilities and limits of the guests. Every trip must be educational, safe and enjoyable. |
| Weather Information: This 5,000 square km guide territory lies within a transition zone between the Coast Mountains and the Chilcotin Plateau. This favoured position produces a "rainshadow". This means sunny skies and a dry bug-free environment. |
| Comments: Camp trips suitable for intermediate to advanced riders with camping experience. Ranch trips suitable for novice to advanced. Room tax is only on a portion of ranch accommodations. |
| Trip Duration |
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4 days
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$2925.00* per person
Cougar predator, November 24-December 18, 2007. Ranch based by snowmobile, 4x4 or foot, Thursday noon to Sunday 1 pm, Monday noon to Thursday 1 pm |
4 days
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$1863.00* per person
Grizzly viewing. April 28-June 22, 2008. Ranch based by 4x4 or foot, Thursday noon to Sunday 1 pm, Monday noon to Thursday 1 pm |
4 days
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$1863.00* per person
Wolf predator. February 4-28, 2008. Ranch based by 4x4 or foot, Thursday noon to Sunday 1 pm, Monday noon to Thursday 1 pm |
7 days
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$2866.00* per person
Single species study camp. May-October. Camp based by horse or foot, Sunday noon to Saturday 1 pm (Sheep/Goat/Moose/Black Bear) |
7 days
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$2866.00* per person
Multi species, Camp based by horse or foot, May to October, Sunday noon to Saturday 1 pm |
7 days
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$2866.00* per person
Grizzly viewing. June 8-12, 2008. Camp based by horse or foot, Sunday noon to Saturday 1 pm |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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