This ride allows you to explore the wild expanses of Banff, while providing lodge accommodation. Ideal for all levels of rider wanting to expereince the glory of Banff and not keen on "roughing it" on a camping trip.
Experience Canada's wild west on this working guest ranch at the foot of the Coast Mountains in western Canada. Relax and get away from modern life in this uninhabited landscape, riding out for 2 to 3 hours a day, in small groups aboard quality horses. There are plenty of activities to keep non-riders busy. This destination offers the tranquillity of a remote location, comfortable accommodation and riding for all levels.
North of Banff, on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, Clearwater River Valley is an ideal place for an early season pack-trip camping adventure (one date early July) exploring the remote beauty of the Rocky Mountains, crossing glacial valleys, meadows with abundant wildlife, and mountain ridges with breath-taking views. Supported by guides and packhorses, guests experience a true backcountry journey with basic, but comfortable fly camp stays.
Explore the backcountry of Banff National Park on this horse riding holiday with comfortable lodge accommodation. Sure-footed horses take riders of any level through the wilderness around Bow River and up in to the mountains, with gourmet food, a crackling fire and comfortable beds each night.
This trip offers a combination of high mountains and grasslands travelling through three iconic Alberta landscapes. Just a 1hr drive from Calgary, the ride starts in the forested foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Then truck 350km to the vast grasslands in South-eastern Alberta to finish riding on the high plateau of the Cypress Hills near the Saskatchewan border.
Camping under the stars is interspersed with 4 lodge nights, allowing a hot shower and a comfortable night’s sleep every few days. We recommend intermediate and above riders, as it is designed for fit, adventurous riders.
Experience Alberta in all its autumn glory just an hours drive from Calgary. Unlike pack trips, this ranch-based vacation provides comfortable accommodation to come home to each evening, making this trip particularly special. Breakfast and dinner are served in the guesthouse, while lunches are held on the trail as a picnic. Riders will need good riding fitness and be comfortable at a walk, trot and canter to fully enjoy this trip.
This is a ranch-based trip staying at two locations, one on each side of the Continental Divide. Start the week riding through the stunning Kannanaskis Country of Alberta and then load the horses in the trailer and drive to British Columbia for the last few days of riding through the larch forests. For intermediate riders onwards with the opportunity for faster riding were the terrain permits.
This pack trip is designed for adventurous riders who are up to the challenge of covering between 170 and 200 km of rugged mountain trails in Kananaskis Country and camping out in 4 different mountain wilderness locations. Riders will begin in the foothills of the Rockies and progress westwards, deeper into the mountains, pack-horse free days allow a faster pace on some days.
Ride through the forests and meadows of Kananaskis country before exploring the higher reaches of the Rocky Mountains. Camp in unspoilt locations surrounded by the vastness of nature, just as the first explorers of this country did whilst enjoying hearty food by campfire. This ride has some rugged trails, you will need good balance and control of your horse through these sections, we recommend intermediate or above for this one.
Explore 3 awe-inspiring mountain valleys including the majestic Opal Range, separated by the Tombstone pass over 5 days riding. Camp in unspoilt locations surrounded by the vastness of nature and enjoy great food made on camp fires.
Much of the trail is done at a walk, with the occasional trot and canter were the terrain allows. However, we recommend intermediate or above riding ability as some of the terrain is tricky and requires goo balance and control over the horse.
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