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South Chilcotin Mountains Pack Trip - 9 days
British Columbia
Canada
Special Offer Available!!
Wind your way past the glacier dotted peaks that vault defiantly into the crystal blue sky, descending into meadows of wild alpine flowers, bursting with color from June to September. Along the way you may spot some of the local inhabitants: bears, (black or grizzly), moose, marmots, deer, wolves, mountain goats, California Big Horn Sheep or a Kittiwampus. Bring your camera to capture it all.
Not only will you visit some of our base camp locations in the wilderness, but we will go further into the back country were few people roam. While in the back country accommodation will be provided in one of our spike camp locations and you will be housed in new dome tents and sleep comfortably on our inflatable sleeping pads. Wake each morning to a roaring campfire and the smell of cowboy coffee, and a full breakfast. There will be numerous photo opportunities on this trip as well as a lifetime of memories. This pack trip heads above the tree line into the wildflower carpeted alpine meadows. Rowboats are at your disposal for some fishing for Rainbows. When the sun casts long shadows over the lake, the fresh caught rainbow trout are baked over the campfire. On a clear night, a breeze filled with the sweet scent of alpine flowers might carry the lonely cry of a timber wolf into camp. Children and novice riders can participate as we put groups together according to their riding skills. All tours are fully catered and a cook will prepare all your meals.
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Meeting:
Gold Bridge
Airport:
Vancouver, BC
Transfer:
Pemberton, BC
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Rates and Dates for 2009
Early Bird Special $1,600 for June 25 to July 3 '09
Rates include:
All overnights - 2 nights cabin and 6 nights camping, 7 full riding days, all meals from dinner on Day one to breakfast on last day.
GST (VAT) 2.5% (5% for Canadian Resident)
Rates Note:
Single supplement only applies to the overnights in the ranch cabins (first and last night)
Transfer Option:
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2009
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Transfer from Pemberton per car (best to rent a car)
This is a "Group Rate" - to be paid locally
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275
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$235
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Take train or bus to Pemberton and we can pick up from there (extra charge applies). It is best to rent a car.
Tour Dates
Check here for details and availability
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2009
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06/26
- 07/04
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9d / 8n
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3
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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07/22
- 07/30
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9d / 8n
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3
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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07/26
- 08/03
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9d / 8n
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3
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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09/17
- 09/25
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9d / 8n
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3
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Available
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Reserve
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Dates Note:
Additional dates are possible for groups of 4+
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in the afternoon around 5 PM and check in. Dinner is served at 6 PM. Talk about the week ahead and overnight.
Day 2 - Early start from our main ranch on Pearson Pond just north of Gold Bridge. You will be heading for the high alpine of Eldorado. You start the journey at about 2800 feet and reach a peak in elevation at 6500 feet. See spectacular views of the Bridge River Valley. The trail heads west into Cinnabar basin which is blanketed with alpine meadows. As the trail heads over Cinnabar Pass and down into Little Eldorado we reach our lovely log cabin where we will camp for the night.
Day 3 - Today we are headed for our Spruce Lake Camp. The trail meanders through alpine meadows and sub alpine forests. Most of this trail is in open country. Windy Pass is one of the best view points of this day. The summit of the pass is 7400 feet and the view is almost 360 degrees, you can see the mountains for several miles. Camp is just off the lake on Spruce Creek nestled in a pine forest. The camp consists of several new wall tents with wood floors and stoves. Boats are available to use either to fish or just row around.
Day 4 - We head for Tyax Creek Camp. This route mainly follows the valley bottoms of Spruce Creek and Tyaughton Creek. This route follows some of the traditional native trails used for trading. The Tyax Creek Valley is very beautiful with a mix of lodge pole pine forests and grasslands. Wildlife is abundant with hoary marmots, mule deer, grizzly bears, black bears, California bighorn sheep as well as many others. The camp is on a meadow looking towards the headwaters of the creek. We will use dome tents as well as a cabin for accommodation - our home for two nights
Day 5 - Today we will not move camp but enjoy a lovely day trip, gear does not need to be packed today. One of the favorites is a four hour ride which goes to the top of a trail ridge, which lies between Lorna Pass and Elbow Pass. The view is very impressive.
Day 6 - Ride over the spectacular Deer Pass to Trigger Lake Camp. There will be a lot of elevation gain to the summit. The descent into camp is steep in spots but the horses are of the most sure footed breed and kept in extremely good condition. Camp has a large log cabin with bunks as well as several dome tents for your use. The cabin is on the edge of a meadow- we spend two nights at this camp.
Day 7 - We will take a day trip up Warner Pass. This route is an old mining trail and travels along Warner Lake. There is definitely a more coastal feel to the mountains here.
Day 8 - We will set off toward home. The trail follows along Gun Creek most of the day. We will be met by a ranch vehicle at the trial head and be vehicle supported part of the way home to make for a more comfortable day. Dinner and overnight.
Day 9 - Departure after breakfast
Subject to Change
Meeting:
Gold Bridge
Airport:
Vancouver, BC
Transfer:
Pemberton, BC Take train or bus to Pemberton and we can pick up from there (extra charge applies). It is best to rent a car.
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 summer weather is quite dependable, but in the mountain one needs to be prepared for all conditions, since conditions can change in a very short time. May, parts of June, and parts of September can have cool days.
Your duffel bag should not exceed twenty-five pounds (12 kg) per person and packed in a soft, weatherproof bag. Preferably all your gear along with your sleeping bag can fit into one bag! Please no suitcases or hard framed back packs. Any extra gear while on your travels can be left in a secure location at the main ranch.
You will sleep comfortably on foam mattresses or thermarest pads, some of our camps even boast hot showers. On extended tours you will be accommodated in new dome tents and sleep comfortably on our inflatable sleeping pads or foam mattresses.
Water bottles are provided, snacks are provided.You can bring your own belt packs and there will also be saddle bags for belongings.
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| Travel documents and Voucher |
| Flight tickets |
| Passport |
| Visa (check with your consulate) |
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| RIDING GEAR |
| Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!) |
| Footwear for riding (not too wide or with grips but should have good ankle support) |
| Riding helmet - can be supplied. Manditory for people under age 18 |
| Riding gloves or Cotton Gloves |
| Hat (with chin strap) for sun protection |
| Rain Gear (top and bottom) |
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| PERSONAL CLOTHING |
| Warm jacket |
| Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts |
| Jeans |
| Shorts |
| Long Underwear, extra socks |
| Pyjama |
| Bag for dirty clothes |
| Light summer jacket |
| Warm jacket |
| Comfortable hiking or walking shoes/sneakers for around camp |
| Swimsuit |
| Bandana |
| For Camping trips: |
| Hat/touque |
| Warm Sleeping Bag (good to -15 and lightweight) |
| Ground Mat (Thermarest or foam mattress provided) |
| Towel, face cloth & small bar biodegradable soap |
| Matches or lighter in waterproof bag |
| Duffle bag |
| ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING |
| Personal Toiletries |
| Insect protection |
| Personal medications |
| Sore cream (for an emergency) |
| Sewing kit |
| Handkerchiefs (to tie around your neck when the dust gets thick) |
| Camera and extra films |
| Flashlight and batteries or headlamp |
| Pocket Knife |
| Address book and pen (for postcards!) |
| Sun glasses with strap |
| Sun tan lotion and lip balm |
*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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Alfred Gruenewald
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10/1/2008
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..view other reports for different trips
Accommodation: For the first and last night you stay at the ranch in rustic cowboy cabins or bunkhouse/tent camp. The bathhouse is located a few feet away from your door where you will find both a shower and bath area, washing and toilet facilities. The bath house has both hot and cold running water. The ranch cabins have a very cozy setting, nestled among the fir and pine trees. You can hear the creek gurgling from your doorstep and may even awake in the morning to a deer on the lawn. There is also a campfire and horseshoe pit. You are surrounded by a vast network of horseback riding, hiking and biking trails.
During the Pack Trip: Some of the more fixed camps have tents on platforms and cots to sleep on. At the spike camp locations you sleep in new dome tents comfortably on our inflatable sleeping pads.
Meals: Wake each morning to a roaring campfire and the smell of cowboy coffee, and a full breakfast. We serve scrumtious campfire food including grilled steaks, roast turkey and sizzling sockeye salmon.
Riding Time: each day you will ride anywhere from 4.5 hours- 6.5 hours in the saddle, unless requested and consented by the whole group.
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