The wilderness tenting rides are perfect for those who enjoy being outdoors but are also looking for a vacation without the stress of planning a camping trip – meals are cooked for you, tents are already set up, you can be as involved or as laid back as you want!
These trips make camping easy! All of the camps are of a similar set-up; simple luxuries include wash stands and hot water, treated drinking water, a fire pit for evening campfires, a large kitchen tent where meals are cooked and served, plenty of "A" frame canvas tents with wooden floors which make for cozy accommodations and rustic rail corrals for the horses. Rivers flow nearby for the fishermen or brave swimmers. Each camp is also set up with an electric wildlife fence around the campsite, so there is no worrying about curious critters in the middle of the night! A full time cook in each camp prepares the meals; the kitchen tent warms up nicely with a hot wood-burning stove and offers plenty of seating/table room for socializing or card games. Flints Park camp even offers a hot shower for a quick rinse mid-way through your trip! The 6 day pack trip departs on Wednesdays, stays two nights in Stoney Creek, two nights in Flints Park and one night in Mystic.
Day 1 - Depart at 8:30 a.m. and are transported by van to the trailhead corral at Mount Norquay. Mount up here for the eleven mile ride over Elk Lake Summit between Brewster Mountain and Cascade Mountain then down into Stoney Creek Camp.
Day 2 - A ride is taken toward the headwaters of Stoney Creek, returning to camp for the night. This area is a favourite haunt of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, who are often grazing in the high meadows, providing ample opportunity for pictures.
Day 3 - The riders roll up their bedroll, mount up and ride the ten miles to Flint's Park Camp. This camp, located in the centre of open, grassy ridges topped with high peaks, has become a favourite of many of our riders. Wildlife is commonly seen and photographed in this area.
Day 4 - A day ride is conducted from camp to Block Mountain, or perhaps to Cuthead Viewpoint - just two of the many points of interest accessible from Flint's Park. This area has much to offer the rider, photographer, hiker and fisherman alike.
Day 5 - Once again the riders roll up their bedroll in preparation for the ride to the Mystic Valley Camp. At this time the guests have the opportunity to observe the historic art of horse packing, using the famous diamond hitch. When everything is securely in place, the riders mount up and ride into Mystic Valley for the final night. It is traditional with our guides to have a real western dinner for the last night. By this time everyone has become friends, and all are ready for a wind-up get-together.
Day 6 - On the last day you have a scenic nine mile ride from Mystic Valley to the Mount Norquay Corral. The "Full Circle" has been completed and the riders return to Banff at approximately 5:00 p.m There are also a number of five and six day eco and wildlife trips splecialising in mountain ecosystems, grizzlies and wolves. All prices are per person unless otherwise specified. Call for info 01798 865946
6 day Tent trip - Wednesday Departures
June
June 24 - 29 2009
July
July 1 - 6, July 8 - 13, July 15 - 20, July 22 - 27, July 29 - Aug 3
August
Aug 5-10, 12-17,
Photo
Aug 19 - 24
Grizzly study
Aug 26 - 31
Sept
Sept 2 - 7, 9-14 or 16-21
Awaiting 2010 departure dates (23.10.2009)
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Mule at Flint Lodge
Sundance
Evening trail ride
Riding over Mystic pass
Greg leading the way
Lunch stop
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