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Big Lake Pack Trip

Trip Summary

Summary: 2 Night Pack Trip to a lakeside camp, 2 full days in the saddle, 1 day optional riding
Total Time in the Saddle: Approx. 4-5 hours daily
Accommodations: Outfitter & standard tents

Meals: All meals Included

Group Size: Min. 2, Max 12 (*Recommended age 12+)
Cost: $747.79 + $97.21 HST

(Total $845 / person) 

Day One

Day 1: Meet at the Ranch at 9:00am, grab a coffee before loading the horses on the trailer to head "across the lake". It's roughly a 50 minute drive to our Trail Head where we will load our gear onto the Pack Horses and head to camp. It's going to be a 4-5 hour ride into camp where we  set up our tents and enjoy a wonderful evening canoeing, spending time with the horses and enjoying the bonfire.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Snacks (Sample Meal: Sandwiches for lunch, meat & potatoes for dinner)

Day Two

Day 2: Today you can choose to have a relaxing day by the waters edge with a short riding loop, or we can hit the trails in the morning and ride up to 5 hours to check out some beautiful lakes or even the old Mica Mine. We will return to camp after our ride and enjoy another nice evening on the lake, and cooking over the open fire.

​Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sample Meals: Bacon & egg breakfast, cold lunch & chili for dinner) 

Day Three

After a hearty  breakfast, we will pack up camp, load the Pack Horses and hit the Trails  before noon. It's roughly a 4 hour ride back to the Trail head where we will head back to the Ranch. You can expect to arrive back at  approximately 5pm (this time can vary). It's now time to say farewell, or if you'd like you can add on a cabin or Ranch Life Package to your Pack Trip before heading out!  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Sample Meals: Breakfast Sandwiches and a picnic lunch)

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Preparing For Your Trip

Packing List

What's Included

What's Included

It is very important to pack LIGHT!! 

We will only be able to fit 1 small back pack with gear, 1 compact sleeping bag, 1 compact sleeping mat & a small pillow per person. 


To Bring: 

Cowboy Boots / Boots with a heel 

Comfy "camp" shoes (optional)

Swim Suit / small towel 

Change of clothes

 Good Rain Gear (important!) 

Personal items 

Lighter & knife (optional) 

Head Light / Torch 

Snacks 

Sunscreen / Bug Spray 

Hat / Warm cloths / gloves 

Sleeping Bag (compact) 

Sleeping mat / pillow (compact)

Battery Pack 

Phones / Chargers (optional)

Medications 

Benadryl / Advil etc.

Flask (optional)- no glass 


*we are unable to pack hard shell bags, please use backpacks/ duffles or dry bags (recommended)


What's Included

What's Included

What's Included

As long as you have your personal belongings & sleeping gear, everything else will be taken care of on your pack trip! 


We supply: 

Meals 

Snacks 

Private Tent 

Toilet Paper 

Pack Horse

Saddle horses

Firewood 

Guide 

Canoe at camp 

Life Jackets at Camp 

Bear Spray  

First Aid Kit 




 



Notes

What's Included

Notes

Remember, once we hit the trails there is no turning back. It is important you have all of your belongings ready prior to arriving at the ranch. 


There is very limited cell service on this trip.


We highly recommend packing your gear in a waterproof duffle / garbage bag. 


Washroom facilities are generally the great outdoors or a "thunder box".


If you are staying additional night(s) at the cabin, please pack that gear separate to keep the pack trip gear to a minimal. 


Please bring cell phones / electronics at your own risk, waterproof case / pouch recommended. 





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