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Ride across the open windswept plains of
Southern Alberta, from the Sweetgrass Hills on the Montana border to the
Cypress Hills in Saskatchewan. Explore the magical coulees and badlands
of the Milk River, and ride along routes that were once used by Indians,
whiskey traders, fugitive outlaws, and the North-West Mounted Police.
Visit historic Writing-On-Stone, Fort Walsh and other places along the
Redcoat Trail. Much of this country has not changes since the time of
the buffalo. It is excellent riding country, with unlimited opportunity
for experienced riders to move at a faster pace.
Trip includes:
All meals from noon on day 1.
Accommodation along the way (tents and hotels/B & Bs)
Transport from Calgary to trail-head (Milk River) and return
(from Maple
Creek Saskatchewan)
Phenomenal memories!
2008 Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrival Day. Pick up in Calgary in
the afternoon. Meet and greet at ranch. Review the
plan for the week and issue kit. Transfer to B&B
Day 2 We load the horses in the trailers
and head down to Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park,
just north of the Montana border. There we camp the
night.
Day 3 Ride approx 40 km from
Writing-On-Stone to Aden Bridge along the Milk River
valley
Day 4 Continue riding east across
rolling grassland along the Milk River, to our camp
on the beautiful Pinhorn Range.
Day 5 We explore the badlands and
windswept prairie of the Pinhorn, or take the day to
relax around camp and swim in the Milk River
Day 6 We ride 50 km to the tiny
village of Manyberries, making good time by long
canters and trots. There we stay in relative comfort
in an authentic saloon.
Day 7 A short ride of only 20 kms
leads us to an upland plateau and the stunning blue
waters of the Bare Creek Reservoir, where we camp in
splendid isolation
Day 8 We gradually gain altitude as we
approach the Cypress Hills, an upland oasis in the
arid prairie of Southern Alberta
Day 9 We ride into the forests of the
Cypress Hills, enjoying the unique scenery and
learning of the tremendous historical significance
of this upland plateau.If conditions are right, we
will ride to the National Historical Site of Fort
Walsh, on the Saskatchewan side of the border.
Day 10 We load the horses in the
trailers and head home, where we enjoy a hearty
farewell dinner and night in the B&B.
Day 11 Departure Day. After
breakfast we take you back to Calgary
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Sep
14 Arrival in Calgary, reception and overnight in Bragg Creek
July
22 