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The south Chilcotin Mountains are known for sunny skies and dry climate. In additional to the favourable climate, the area is known for its biodiversity. This gives rise to an abundance of wildflowers, that bloom May through September at their preferred elevations, and an outstanding variety of wildlife. California big horn sheep (the largest population in British Columbia), moose, deer, mountain goat, Grizzly, black bear and wolf are plentiful and frequently sighted. Imagine secluded alpine basins with wall to wall flowers, open air lunches with the world's best views, stunning scenery and 50 million year old fossils. Unlike the Coast range to the south, our Chilcotin Mountains have rounded tops and broad U-shaped valleys. The glaciated shale terrain makes alpine hiking achievable. Hikers based out of the ranch have daily options that include a mix of ranch trails or hike into the alpine with your guides. Camp based hikers can choose between Level I, II or III. The more seasoned hiker can choose an adventure that involves steeper terrain and takes them through a series of alpine camps. Access in and out of the camp is a 3-9 hour day covering 5-20 km, with elevation changes up to 1000 meters over uneven terrain. Daily itineraries vary according to the level of the trip and the interests of the group.
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| Season: mid May to October |
| Requirements: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, good camera, spare battery, lots of film, binoculars, a small daypack, 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, bring it. Musical instruments must be in hard cases. |
| Suggested Clothing: Hat with brim, bandana, rain pants and jacket, warm jacket (down or wool), comfortable hiking pants/shorts, slippers or indoor shoes for ranch, hiking boots with good ankle support, 2 pairs of gloves, one light, one insulated, 1 pair of socks per day, personal toiletries and clothing, long johns (camp based only), rubber boots or gum boots (camp based only), toque or headband (camp based only). Bring at least two changes of clothes in case you get wet. If the weather turns bad, the toque is for night during camp based adventures and the headband is for daytime. If your hiking boots are new, make sure you break them in before the trip. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Equipment Provided: Horses/tack and the use of ancillary equipment. |
| 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: Trips available for beginners to advanced hikers. Room tax is only on a portion of ranch accommodations. |
| Trip Duration |
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4 days
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$1118.00* per person
Ranch or camp based. Ranch based Thursday noon to Sunday 1 pm, Monday noon to Thursday 1 pm. |
7 days
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$1644.00* per person
Camp based Sunday noon to Saturday 1 pm |
10 days
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$2172.00* per person
Camp based Thursday noon to following Saturday 1 pm. |
13 days
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$2700.00* per person
Camp based Monday noon to following 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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