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Sample Itinerary

Day 1:  - Arrival in the afternoon. Please plan to arrive by 5 pm. Dinner at 6 pm and overnight.

Day 2: After a hearty country breakfast, guests will leave the main ranch in vehicles headed for the horses which will be waiting for their arrival at our lower Relay Base Camp. Here we will fit each client to their horse and pack our gear upon our eager pack horses. After crossing Relay Creek we will begin climbing the hillside which crosses us over to the Tyaughton Creek Valley. This valley is a mix of pine grass and fir forest with grass hills full of bunch grass. You will experience high mountain views. We will end the day below Fortress Ridge at our Coldwell Camp. Approx. Distance 10km, elevation gain of 1800feet

Day 3: After breaking camp we will mount up and head through Castle Pass before dropping down into Big Paradise. We will set up camp at the top end of the valley. The day ride is mostly above tree line with spectacular scenary and many wildlife viewing opportunities. Aprox. Distance 8km, elevation gain 1000ft.

Day 4: Today we will begin a relatively long climb up the mountain side heading for Little Paradise and Hail Pass. Once through the pass we work our way across to the very top end of Little Paradise and ride the ridge looking down at the amazing views of Tyaughton Creek Valley and Manson Creek. You will then drop down into the main valley of Little Paradise where we will set up camp for the night. Approx. Distance 8km

Day 5: After another good climb out of the valley up to Little Graveyard Pass which leads us down into the valley of Little Graveyard. Here you will witness beautiful wide open country with amazing views. We will make our way down into Graveyard Valley. Coming out not far from the famous gravesites which this valley was named after. Finally after dropping down to Big Creek we will set up camp along the base of the Dil Dil Plateau. Approx. Distance 12km

Day 6: We will not break camp today but spend it on a day trip out of camp. We will travel up onto the Dil Dil Plateau. Approx. Distance 12km

Day 7: After another hearty campfire breakfast we break camp and head for Iron Pass via Grant Creek. Once through the pass we drop down into the Battlement. Most of this day is spent in wide open country with spectacular Big Sky views. Following Battlement Creek we make our way down the valley ending up at our Horse Heaven Camp. Approx. Distance 15km, elevation gain 1500feet

Day 8: Break Camp and head down through the historical Taylor Windfall Mine and down along the Taseko River. We break off the Taseko and head up Denain Creek. Our camp is set above Denain Creek. Approx. Distance 8km

Day 9: Three days to go and two vast areas have now been covered. Today we will break camp and head up to Warner Pass and then back into the Spruce Lake Park which leads us down to Warner Lake. The steep, narrow, rocky trail will decend down to Trigger Lake were our cozy log cabin awaits us. We have completed all our spike camping. Approx. Distance 12km

Day 10: We will move from our Trigger Lake Base Camp to our Spruce Lake Base Camp. Before arriving at the famous Spruce Lake you will enjoy a meandering ride along the turquoise beauty of Hummingbird Lake. A hot shower awaits you at our Spruce Lake Camp. The fish are jumping in the lake and the boats are ready for your use.

Day 11: The last leg of our journey finds us descending along the twisty trails passing forest, meadows and torrential streams. We use established trails to reduce the environmental impact of our journey, although we may have the odd detour around areas of fallen deadwood. We ride along the raging torrent of Gun Creek before crosssing the first of 2 major bridges. A stiff climb up the far bank, then a 4km stretch through lodge pole pines before dropping down to the creek once more. We ride through a forest of fir and aspen for 5km before arriving at Jewel Bridge and enjoying a brief rest before completing the last few kilometres of our journey. This is a long day home. Overnight.

Day 12: Departure after Breakfast.

Subject to Change: This itinerary has room for minor changes based on the weather conditions and feed at the camp locations. The route will be followed but spike camps may vary accordingly.

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.

Accommodation: For the first and last night you stay at the ranch in rustic cowboy cabins. 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.

Tack:		Western
Horses:		Quarter, draft, mixed breeds
Pace:		Slow, 4.5 - 6.5 hrs per day | Walk | Trot |
Level:		(2.5 to 3 out of 5)    Low Intermediate
Age:		Min 12
Weight:		Max 250 lbs.
Riders:		Min 6 riders	Max 12 riders

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.

Passports
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 Certificate of Identity, Canadian birth certificate or a certificate of Canadian citizenship;
(b) permanent residents of Canada with proof of status, ie Permanent Resident Card, Record of Landing, Returning Resident Permit or a Refugee Travel Document issued by the government of Canada to refugees who have been resettled in Canada;
(c) 2. citizens of the USA holding proof of citizenship (eg US birth certificate or US naturalisation papers).
Note: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 1 January 2008. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.
(d) persons entering from St Pierre & Miquelon or the USA who are legal permanent residents of the USA and hold a US alien registration card (Green Card);
(e) 3. citizens of France who are residents of and entering from St Pierre & Miquelon.
Note: (a) Children under 18 years must have information with them on the people responsible for their welfare, if travelling alone; this includes a letter of permission to travel from guardian(s), and also a letter from the custodian in Canada. (b) Depending on circumstance and nationality, certain applicants may need to undergo a medical examination in order to receive their visas; this must be carried out by a physician on Canada's list of Designated Medical Practitioners.
Passport Note
Visitors to Canada must satisfy an examining officer at the Port of Entry that they are genuine visitors, in good health, with no criminal convictions, and have sufficient funds to maintain themselves during their stay in Canada and to return to their country of origin, as well as evidence of confirmed onward reservations out of Canada. Persons under 18 years of age who are unaccompanied by an adult should bring with them a letter from a parent or guardian giving them permission to travel to Canada.

Identity/travel documents issued to non-national residents of the country of issue, refugees or stateless persons are recognized for travel to Canada.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in chart above (visitor or transit) for stays of up to six months except the following:
(a) 4. holders of passports endorsed ‘British Subjects’ and ‘British Protected Persons’;
(b) 5. nationals of Bulgaria and Romania;
(c) those visiting Canada who, during that visit, also visit the USA or St Pierre & Miquelon (a French Overseas Territory) and return directly to Canada as visitors within the period authorised on their initial entry (or any extension thereto).

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
The Government of Canada refuses admission to: (a) holders of passports issued by the UK Government entitled 'British Temporary Resident's Passport'.

(a) A single-entry visa is still valid if used to visit the USA. (b) Persons wishing to attend a course of six months duration or less, at any level, do not require a study permit. However, if there is the possibility that you will extend your period of study in Canada, or if you are a full time student and wish to work on campus, you may apply for a study permit.
Types of Visa and Cost
Visitor: C$75 (single-entry); C$150 (multiple-entry). Family: C$400 (for families of six or more persons). Transit: free. Transit visas are necessary for all nationals who require a visitor visa. Although transit visas are not required by British citizens, they may be required by foreign nationals with British passports; check with the embassy or high commission for details. For further information on payment methods, contact the high commission. Prices are subject to frequent change.
Validity
Up to six months depending on circumstances of individual applicant. The determination regarding length of stay in Canada can only be decided by the examining officer at the port of entry, but visas cannot exceed the validity of the passport and cannot be longer than five years. If no actual departure date is indicated within the visitor’s passport, then the visitor will be required to depart within three months from the date of entry. Visitors must effect their departure from Canada on or before the date authorised by the examining officer on arrival. If an extension of stay is desired, an application must be made in writing to the nearest Canada Immigration Centre at least three weeks before the expiry of the visitor visa. Multiple-entry visas cannot be valid longer than passport. Transit visas are only allocated if a national's flight/onward journey is continuing within 24 hours. Single-entry visas can be used multiple times by nationals of St Pierre & Miquelon and the USA.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission)
Working Days Required
10 days are required from receiving applications, but applications should be made at least one month prior to the intended date of departure. Certain nationals are subject to longer processing times. For urgent applications it is advised to apply in person. Same-day processing is available for applications made in person and 24-hour processing for those using the drop-in service.