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Horseback riding tours
Rides in Canada
Intro to Canada
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Extensions:
Gulf Islands Inn to Inn
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Kananaskis Country Explorer
Alberta
Canada
A short wilderness getaway into the breathtaking mountain wilderness of the Kananaskis range - in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This is a rugged, minimum impact wilderness adventure, in small groups where everyone can get personal attention and develop their abilities and confidence.We will typically cover 100-120 km of both foothill and mountain topography in Kananaskis Country. We may start from either the Ranch or Little Elbow Trailhead, and normally move camp twice during the week. Five days gives you lots of time to develop an affection and appreciation for both your horse and the Canadian wilderness, though almost everyone agrees that the time flies quickly and they are left with the urge to return and explore other untracked valleys and ridgelines.
This is not are not a big "corporate" ranch or pack outfitter. Indeed "big" is incompatible with our desire to leave as small as possible a footprint on the wilderness. We don't offer opulent luxury with simulated but tightly scripted "adventure". We don't stage mock gun-fights or hold-ups for the amusement of "tourists". This is a genuine, real-life adventure, breathtaking scenery, camaraderie of the trail, excellent camp-fire cooked food and the opportunity to learn as much as you can about horses, riding and living with nature.
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Meeting:
Bragg Creek
Airport:
Calgary
Transfer:
Calgary Airport 4 PM
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Rates and Dates for 2009
Rates include:
First and last night in B&B, 4 nights camping (large wall tents - all camping gear provided), all meals excluding alcohol, 5 riding days
GST (VAT) 2.5% (5% for Canadian Resident)
Transfer Option:
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2009
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Transfer from Calgary airport at 4 PM included
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Tour Dates
Check here for details and availability
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2009
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06/21
- 06/27
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7d / 6n
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3
/7
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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07/12
- 07/18
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7d / 6n
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3
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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07/19
- 07/25
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7d / 6n
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3
/7
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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08/23
- 08/29
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7d / 6n
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3
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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09/12
- 09/18
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7d / 6n
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3
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Available
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Reserve
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Rates do not include:
Alcohol with your meals.
While we have a route planned at the outset of every trip, changes are sometimes forced upon us by weather, bear activity or other environmental hazards. The guides reserve the option of changing the day's activity from the published schedule based on any concern they have for the safety of the party. In these cases, various alternatives will normally be presented to the group and a decision made in consultation with them.
Sample Itinerary :
Day 1: Transfer at 4:00 PM from the Calgary airport to Bragg Creek. Meet and greet at ranch. Review the week's schedule and issue kit. Transfer to B&B Dinner (not included) and overnight in local B&B.
Day 2: First you will be matched with a horse of appropriate temperament, pack up the horses and then the horseback-riding adventure can begin. We head out west through meadows, forests and creeks and reach our first camp in the afternoon.
Day 3: A long day in the saddle awaits the group. We pack up camp and ride further west, gradually climbing out of the foothills and into the Rocky Mountains. This is a very scenic and breathtaking ride with nice canters and trots as well as fantastic views. We get to the second camp in the valley of the Elbow River late in the afternoon.
Day 4 and 5: We don't have to pack up camp for the next two days. There are a variety of scenic trails in the area we can choose from . All of them have their own beauty and fascination.
Day 6: We pack up camp and leave the valley with the packhorses. By midday the packhorses will be picked-up, while the group continues the ride over Powderface Ridge, a steep climb up to alpine meadows with a great overview of the area you rode in for the last 5 days. Return to ranch in the afternoon and farewell dinner. Overnight in same B&B
Day 7 Transfer to Calgary after breakfast.
Meeting:
Bragg Creek
Airport:
Calgary
Transfer:
Calgary Airport 4 PM
Passport and Visa Requirements: Passport valid for at least one day beyond the intended departure date from Canada required by all nationals referred to in the chart except the following: (a) 1. Canadian citizens holding a Canadian . more
During the riding season of June to September, temperatures will range widely, with the hottest daytime temperatures reaching 30 C (85 F). We are riding at elevations ranging from 1400 m (4400') to well above the tree line at 2700m (8400'), so wide fluctuations in temperature can be expected. This region always cools off at night, and frequently experiences frost even in mid-summer, and so please adhere to the attached kit list. We always take our rain gear with us on the saddle, so don't pack it in with your kit. Even if it doesn't rain, it may be necessary to cut the wind when we're above the tree line.
On day 1 you will receive a kit bag with sleeping bag and mat.
We suggest to bring:
- 2 pair of jeans or riding pants
- 3 long sleeve shirts
- fleece or Sweater (fleece is lighter)
- jacket or vest as wind breaker
- brimmed hat (protects from rain, sun and low branches)
- healed, ankle-high, water-repellant boots
- gloves
- toque (warm hat)
- warm socks (1 pair per day)
- underwear (1 set per day)
- towel and swimsuit (optional)
- personal hygiene items
- comfortable campshoes
- warm underwear
- camera (please not that there is no possibility to charge batteries!)
- flashlight
- knife
- chaps (if available)
If you have any medical condition like allergies, or are on medication, please tell your guide. Food preferences and intolerances should be specified before the trip.
These items are available to rent if you don't have your own:
- rainwear (oil-skin slicker)
- sturdy duffelbag
Weight of Gear
Because everything must be loaded on pack-horses, guests must pack their gear in 1 standard sized duffel bag, weighing no more than 25 lbs (11 kg) - not including what you wear and carry on your saddle horse.
If you have luggage that is not required for the horse trip you may leave that at the B & B.
Saddle bags
Your trailhorse will have 2 saddlebags tied to the saddle. One is for your personal items to carry on the trail, such as camera, sun protection, water bottle, extra layer of clothes, etc. The other bag is reserved for "group items" such as lunch or first aid kit. Your rainwear will also travel with you tied behind the saddle.
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| Travel documents and Voucher |
| Flight tickets |
| Passport |
| Visa (check with your consulate) |
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| RIDING GEAR |
| 2 pair jeans or riding pants |
| 3 shirts |
| Sweater or fleece |
| Jacket |
| Heeled boots |
| Brimmed Hat or riding helmet |
| Riding gloves |
| Rainwear Available for $5/day |
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| PERSONAL CLOTHING |
| Underwear (1 set per day) |
| Warm socks (1 pair per day) |
| Sweat suit or pajamas |
| Comfortable camp shoes |
| Swimwear & towel (optional) |
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| ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING |
| Personal Toiletries |
| Personal medications |
| Sore cream (for the emergency) |
| Camera and enough extra films and batteries |
| Sun glasses with strap |
| Sun tan lotion and lip balm |
| Flashlight |
| Knife |
| Sturdy duffel bag Provided |
| Sleeping bag (-5 C) Provided |
| Foam pad/mattress Provided |
Sorry, no video is currently available for this tour.
*Important Notice: The following ratings have been submitted by guests and do not necessarily represent the views of Hidden Trails, its partners or employees.
Every care is taken to ensure accuracy but Hidden Trails is not liable for any errors or omissions.
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Maggie Barnard
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9/18/2007
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carrington brown
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7/11/2007
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..view other reports for different trips
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