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Your riding adventure begins at the Nelson Ranch
where your guide will match you up with a horse suited to your
riding ability. You will be part of a small personalized group
(around 6 to 10) and with respect for both horse and rider, we
allow some freedom of movement not found in nose to tail rides.
This enhances the enjoyment of the ride for our guests, as well
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exceptional horseback riding adventure. Ride alongside cowboys that
carry on western traditions and heritage. Enjoy riding a gentle,
responsive horse from the Nelson Ranch. Head for the high country
on a 2, 3, or 4 day all inclusive horseback adventure, and ride
across open meadows filled with a dazzling array of wildflowers.
Meander through silent, shady pine forests, and crest high ridges
for a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains. Check
out the schedule. |
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| Relax and rejuvenate at our rustic
high-country wilderness
base camp, with log-style cabins, handcrafted cedar hot tub,
clean out houses, delicious meals, canoeing, and more. |
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“We are all in some sense
Mountaineers…and going into the Wilderness is going home”.
…John Muir
Come home to the Wilderness on
a Horseback Adventure and celebrate the True Spirit of the West,
where horses are a respected partner on the road of life. |
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Explore
over 15,000 acres of high country wilderness area bordering the
eastern slopes of Waterton Lakes/Glacier National Park. This area
is a combination of crown and private land that has been the high
country summer pasture for Ranchers’ cattle herds for over
100 years.
Each day will be spent exploring different scenic trails, rich
with a diversity of landscapes & history. With consideration
to your comfort level, we do have some flexibility to the amount
of riding time that you choose to do each day. On the last day
of your ride, you will return to the Ranch around 4 p.m.
List of Things to Bring
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| Pack
trips without a pack horse means that our rides are not limited
to the speed of the pack horse. (all gear and food supplies are
transported to the base camp separately from your ride). |
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 Cattle
Drives are scheduled for the first part of June, end of July and
end of September. These are energetic cowboy rides, so some previous
riding experience is required. Join us on a traditional roundup
& cattle drive, as we move our cattle to greener pastures.
Each of these cattle drives can
be booked as a 3 or 4 day overnight riding package, with 2-3 days
of cattle gathering, driving, and herd check rides. For those
that come for 4 days, the last day is spent exploring the country
side, relaxing, and just enjoying the amazing scenery of the area.
Click
here for current prices & booking information.
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