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Sample Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival at the lodge in the afternoon. If you arrive early enough we will go over horsemanship skills the night before your trip is scheduled to depart. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: The next morning your wrangler will be up with the sunrise the day you are to leave.  He will feed the string early in the morning so that they are well fed and prepared for a good days work.  Next he will start saddling both pack and saddle horses. We would like you to have your duffel to the duffel area (you will see a large tarp spread out) by 8:00am unless otherwise specified.  This is so that we can get a good start to packing.  During this time you are free to have your breakfast, coffee.  Getting all the horses packed does take awhile.  During the time that follows breakfast we will introduce each rider to their horse for the duration of your pack trip.  We will then fit you to your saddle.  Once everyone is fitted we will follow with a quick review of proper horsemanship skills and answer any additional questions that you may have.
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. It 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 14 km
Day 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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.
If you have any questions regarding your trip or require accommodation the night before your trip departs please contact us.  A review of basic horsemanship skills is included in this package and we hope that you will take a moment to review it.
We look forward to providing you with a safe, exciting and memorable trip.
Day 10:  Similar to our first day out we will want to get an early start. We ask again that you are packed and have your gear to the packing area by 8:00am.  We will hope to be to our home lodge location by 3:00pm - the package includes an extra night at the lodge.
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 crossing 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 miles of our journey. This is a long day home. Check into the resort, take a sauna or go for a swim and relax before dinner and overnight.
Day 11: Departure after Breakfast.

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.