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When you're not riding, enjoy the library, swim at a nearby lake, or play a board game before enjoying the camaraderie of the evening campfire. Bring your guitar or other portable instrument and songbooks. If you're a family group, relax while your children have riding lessons. Guides are available for target practice, bareback lessons, gold panning, horse logging demonstrations and horseshoe throwing competitions. Get involved in shoeing a horse, tying the diamond on the pack, or throwing a lariat. You'll find our activity options are unique. Tour the turn of the century mining town, visit a mining or chain saw museum, drive to the foot of a glacier, or explore old pioneer cabins. For those that wish to spend some time in an overnight alpine camp, but don't come with enough riding experience to head into the mountains right away, the Ranch Stay followed by a Pack Trip is a popular combination.
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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. |
| 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 (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. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Equipment Provided: Horses/tack, 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 with a varied combination of sleeping arrangements (ie. queen, twin, bunks) all with feather duvets. The ranch is spacious, complete with two story fireplace, sun room, large central dining room. |
| 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. |
| 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: Difficulty can vary depending on the requests of the participants. Beginner to advanced trips available. Room tax is only on a portion of ranch accommodations. |
| Trip Duration |
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2 days
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$572.00* per person
24 hour stay. |
4 days
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$1145.00* per person
Monday to Thursday or Thursday to Sunday. |
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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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