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TRAPPER’S CABIN PACK TRIP
OVERNIGHT HORSEBACK TRIP & WILDERNESS CAMPING
for only
$ 395.00
This overnight horseback adventure takes you back in
time and through the dramatic canyons of Hemp Creek Valley to a secluded
old Trapper's Cabin in a romantic setting at the shores of the
Clearwater River. Working with horses, meeting the local wranglers, the
stories around the campfire and breathtaking vistas make you feel like
living back in the old days of pioneers, trappers & cowboys surrounded
by the beautiful wilderness of Wells Gray Park..
Thursday
Arrival at the Wells Gray Guest Ranch at High Noon. Registration at the desk. After the formalities you will meet the wranglers
and join them for a picnic lunch at the barn. We saddle our horses and
pack the packhorses. We spend some time getting to know our horses and
get familiar with some riding techniques. Instruction includes details
on how to ride western style and how to handle your horse on the trail
and various terrain. Around 01.30 - 02.00 p.m. we depart for the Coal
Creek Viewpoint where we stop for a break enjoying beautiful vistas of
the Hemp Creek Canyon Lands. Afterwards we descend through the forest to
the old Cabin down by the Clearwater River. We set up camp and start our campfire BBQ.
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Friday
We pack up the packhorses again and then cross Hemp Creek and ride
up a steep hill to reach the Hemp Creek Trail.
We will enjoy beautiful vistas of the Clearwater River Valley and a high
up above us a series of hoodoos, which are unique lava rock formations
which were worshipped by the natives in earlier days. The views and the
land formations are definitely the highlights of today's trail back.
Lunch en route at the old "Hoods in the Woods" Camp. Arrival at the ranch at approx. 02.00 p.m. |
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DEPARTURE DATES 2010
Every Thursday
May 20th - September 23rd, 2010
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RATES 2010
2 days / 1 night - $ 395.00 / person
Rates are subject to 12% HST
Combination with Overnight Canoe Trip on Saturday/Sunday -
$ 650.00/person
Includes one night bunkhouse at the ranch between trips. Contact us for
different arrangements.
SPECIAL NOTES
- Tours require a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 8 (except
special group requests)
- The minimum height for a child to participate is 105cm (42 inches)
to be able to reach the stir-ups of our saddle. Sorry, we can not
accept riding double. Children up to 12 years of age are discounted at
10%.
- All guests are required to sign a waiver of liability prior to departure
- For accommodation before and/or after the tour please visit www.wellsgrayranch.com
or www.bluegrousecountryinn.com
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TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
- Guided trail riding as outlined
- Use of camping equipment (tent and insulating pad)
- All meals starting with lunch on first day and ending with lunch on last day.
- Park use fees
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NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE
- Personal expenses
- Fishing license, tackle etc.
- Bring your own sleeping bag (Rental $ 10.00)
- Applicable Taxes
WHAT TO BRING
- Warm sleeping bag
- Rain Coat and pants
- Hat
- Riding Gloves (optional)
- Riding or hiking boots, running shoes or waterproof footwear
- Jeans or Cotton Pants
- Bathing Suit
- Cotton T-Shirt or long sleeved shirt
- Warm Wool or Fleece Coat
- Wool or Fleece Sweater
- 2 Pair of Wool Socks
- Camera and Films
- Sun Lotion and Insect Repellent
- Flashlight
- Pocket Knife
- Personal Water Bottle
- Water Purifying Tablets (optional)
- Personal Medication and First Aid Kit
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HOW TO GET THERE
Turn off Highway # 5 in Clearwater (122 km north of Kamloops, B.C.) at
the Tourist Information Centre and follow the road to Wells Gray Park
for 27 km and then turn left at the sign "Wells Gray Guest Ranch". We
gladly pick up guests arriving in Kamloops or Clearwater by public transportation for
an additional charge. (Kamloops $ 95.00 per person/one-way, minimum 2,
Clearwater $ 30.00 per person, minimum 2)
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