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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

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 recognised 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.