Transfer and Other Options:

Utah's portion of the Colorado Plateau region is a semi-arid tableland or steppe ranging in elevation between 3,800 ft. and 11,500 ft. with vegetation classified as upper-Sonoran to Alpine. This landscape is famous for it's dynamic elevation changes with hundreds, even thousands, of feet changing literally in one step.
The key word in this description, as far as weather is concerned, is semi-arid. It is generally dry with most precipitation falling as snow in the winter and occasional thunder storms during the summer. Higher elevations are cooler and receive more moisture than lower environs. All trips explore the lower, slickrock and pinyon-juniper forested areas on spring and fall rides. In the heat of the summer, ponderosa-pine or aspen-spruce forests form the backdrop for experiencing the Canyonlands. Trip temperatures rarely exceed 90 degrees in the daytime or 40 degrees at night. With warm days and cool nights, it is best to layer your clothing to maintain comfort and you should always pack rain gear just in case.

We provide water bottles and saddle bags.

The parent will have to sign a waiver if a rider under 18 chooses not to wear a helmet.

INN-to-INN Trailrides Include:
*All taxes and land-use fees.
*All ground transportation from Torrey or Moab, and return.
*All meals--with gratuities--in the area's finest restaurants from breakfast on day two thru dinner on the last day.
*Three nights lodging at the best available resort in Torrey, UT.

*Three nights lodging at the best available inn in Boulder, UT. 
*Evening activities may include vehicle tours, sunset wine party, museum visit, local events and entertainment.
*Seasoned mountain horses.
*Waterproof gear bags, water bottles, saddle bags and tack.
*Guides/wranglers and interpretative specialist.

Additional expenses:
State of Utah sales tax, airfare, rental car, personal items and alcoholic beverages. You should note that trip prices have been discounted to reflect the added expense for car rental incurred in reaching Torrey. In the final analysis, the cost for this quality trip make it one of the best buys in the adventure travel market. Also, for those participants who appreciate a cold beer after an eventful day or relaxing around the campfire with a cocktail, enjoy, but bring spirits in unbreakable containers if possible.

On this ride we spend 3 nights at a beautiful inn near Torrey and 3 nights at a mountain lodge in Boulder (Utah).
Generally we use the  Torrey Schoolhouse B&B Inn and the Boulder Mountain Lodge, but depending on availability we may use other facilities like the Red River Lodge, the Sky Ridge Inn.
All meals are included from breakfast on Day 2

Torrey Schoolhouse B&B Inn
The Torrey Schoolhouse B&B Inn provides lodging in a historic pioneer setting. The Inn was once the lifeblood of the whole county, including weekend dances, country bands, boxing matches, sometimes attended by local outlaws including Butch Cassidy.  Relax and enjoy the historic elegance that awaits you !
Located in the heart of Torrey, Utah--only minutes from the entrance to Capitol Reef National Park--the Torrey Schoolhouse B&B is the most convenient and luxurious lodging accommodation at Capitol Reef, providing delicious ORGANIC full hot breakfasts, the inn is also a wellness retreat.  It is truly where "Capitol Reef meets comfort!"

Distinctive Features and Amenities
Newly renovated 1914 schoolhouse, with elegant hardwood floors, beadboard and plaster walls, period fixtures and lighting, and comfortable period furnishings and decor
Spectacular views of red rock formations and verdant mountain peaks
Walking distance from the town park, gift shops, general store, art galleries, and 2 award-winning restaurants, including the Cafe Diablo
Full baths and air conditioning in every suite, including wheelchair-accessible suite
Ultra-comfortable beds, with Tempur-Pedic mattress toppers
Shiatsu-massage recliners in every room!
ORGANIC full hot breakfast served each morning in the dining area.  Vegetarian and vegan options available
Service Rooms on each floor offer guests a kitchenette with refrigerator, sink, coffee maker, microwave, dishes, and tableware for their convenience
Free WIFI (high speed wireless) internet throughout
Free VONAGE long distance calls to your home or office in USA, Europe, Canada

Boulder Mountain Lodge
The Boulder Mountain Lodge is an oasis of calm, comfort, and luxury in the middle of Utah's scenic red rock canyon country and mountain forests.
Our mission is to introduce guests to the unparalleled  natural wonders of Boulder-Escalante region, while providing a lodging experience as memorable as the surrounding landscape.
In the middle of Utah's red rock canyon country it is an unexpected oasis of tranquility and comfort. This nationally recognized lodge provides everything for a fabulous getaway: spacious rooms, intimate ambiance, unparalleled views, fine dining, and an impressive array of opportunities, services, and amenities. There is not a better setting for your family vacation or romantic get away.  The lodge is also the ideal spot for weddings, seminars, retreats and reunions. Pets are welcome.
The nice rooms have decks or patios with fabulous views, and a wide variety of amenities including robes, satellite television, DVD players, coffee and tea service, refrigerators, and an assortment of Aveda personal products to make you feel truly pampered. Beds are covered with custom tapestry duvets. Rooms are elegantly furnished in a Western style with craftsman-quality wooden furniture. The lodge architecture is a charming Western eclectic-style: red stucco, rose-colored sandstone blocks, massive timbers, and dramatically pitched rusted metal roofs.
The lodge itself is an intimate arrangement of buildings set around a eleven acre bird sanctuary. In the main building's large two story common room, you can relax, read, plan adventures, or chat before a cozy sandstone fireplace.  An outdoor hot tub, volleyball, croquet, an outdoor stone fire pit, games, books, and DVD's are available for guests as well.  
Dining at  the award winning Hell's Backbone Grill is a culinary experience not to be missed. The restaurant serves organic, regional cuisine.
For accommodations in Southern Utah, our surroundings and location simply can't be topped. 

Amenities
Stop by the gift shop for books, art, gifts and forgotten items such as sunscreen, toothpaste, film, batteries, and more.
Hot Tub: Spend your day riding in the breathtaking scenery and then rest your weary muscles in the hot tub. The luxurious hot tub utilizes a state-of-the-art ozonator to reduce chemical use. By day, enjoy the lovely view of our bird sanctuary. Or, wait until dark and enjoy the stars in the beautiful night sky. The hot tub is open from 8:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m.
Massages: We can help you arrange for a relaxing massage in your room after a long day of hiking.
Wireless Internet Access: Free wireless Internet service is available. We also have a complimentary guest computer in the gift shop that can be used during regular office hours.  
Phones: Phones are available in every room. Cell phone coverage is also available from most major carriers.
Television/DVD: All rooms are also equipped with televisions and DVD players, so bring along your favorite DVDs or choose from our complimentary selection available at the office.  
Laundry Service: You're on vacation, so allow us to do your laundry for you. Bring it to the front desk, and we'll do the rest. For just $12.00 per load we’ll wash, dry, and fold your laundry while you're out enjoying the day. Laundry service is available during regular office hours.
Hair Dryers and Irons: Each room is equipped with a hair dryer. Irons and ironing boards are available by contacting the front office.
Natural Well Water: Our water comes directly from our private well and has no chemicals added. Enjoy the clean, sparkling taste of fresh well water. Please feel free to fill up your own containers.  
Refrigerators, Coffee Makers/Beverages: Each room is equipped with a small refrigerator, coffee maker, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and apple cider.

Mission
Our mission is to provide superb service, while maintaining our commitment to the environment, local culture, community, and other charitable causes.
We are committed to preserving local culture and making the lowest possible impact on the environment. We are dedicated to conservation of local ecosystems. One of our primary goals is to educate guests and encourage them to practice eco-tourism whenever possible.
 We are dedicated to financially supporting important causes. For that reason, well over one-third of our annual profits are donated to environmental groups, community organizations, and other charities.
The Lodge strives to be sustainable. Our operations are constantly evolving to minimize our ecological footprint and maintain a governance system that promotes personal growth, commitment, motivation, and productivity

Restaurant
At Hell's Backbone Grill we serve food and drink that reflect our deep commitment to sustainability and intention to be of benefit in the world. Our ingredients are simple and honest: sustainably grown vegetables, herbs and flowers from the restaurant's own no-harm organic farm and on-site gardens, and Boulder-raised grass fed and finished local lamb and beef. We keep bees for honey and pollination and lovingly tend over 50 heritage-breed laying hens who provide the eggs for the breakfast plates.
Hell’s Backbone Grill’s organic farm is located three miles south of the restaurant in Lower Boulder. Our skilled team of farmers, WWOOFers and volunteers work to supply our kitchen with as many varieties of heirloom vegetables, greens and herbs as possible during our growing season.
The farm is worked organically, employing principles of sustainability and Buddhist values of right livelihood. We use no chemicals, all weeding is done by hand and we rely on companion planting and relocation to deter pests. Between our three cultivated acres, our hoophouse and the straw-bale greenhouse, we produce over 6000 pounds of produce a year!

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).

The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.

New Requirements for Travellers: 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 on 1 June 2009.

For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.