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Great Divide Ride


Great Divide Ride
Alberta Canada

Explore the beautiful mountains of Alberta and British Columbia!

The "Great Divide Ride” is designed for keen riders who want to experience the incredible wilderness of both Alberta and BC. You will have the ability to ride in the midst of the Rockies, in the gorgeous Kananaskis Country of Alberta and then explore Nipika Mountain Resort in BC.
Over the duration of the trek, you will learn about wilderness horsemanship, the different types of nature in Alberta and BC and a myriad of other skills.

Progressive Ride (no camping)
Family Vacation
Suitable for riders over 210 lbs

Meeting: Bragg Creek
Airport: Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Transfer: Calgary Airport/ hotels
Riders: Min 3 riders
Max 6 riders
(per riding group)

Max Capacity 8

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    Great Divide Ride
    Tour Code: RTAB18-BC
    8 days / 7 nights
    Dates : October

    Difficulty : Riding Level
    Riding Level Explained
    ABeginner
    Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
    BNovice
    Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
    CIntermediate
    Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
    D Strong Intermediate
    Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
    EAdvanced
    All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
    Lodging: Standard
    Lodging Level Explained
       
    = Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
       
    Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
    Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
     Accommodations with superior comforts.
       
     = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
       
    Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
    Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
    Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
       
     = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
       
    Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
    Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
    Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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    A 2024 10/05 - 10/12 8d / 7n 8-day trip 3 /6 Sold Out
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    Tack: Western
    Horses: Canadian, Arab, Quarter Horse, Morgan,...
    Pace: Mostly walk on easy to rugged trails; ...
    Walk, Trot, Canter,
    Airport: Calgary International Airport (YYC)
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