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Kananaskis Mountains & Prairies Spring Edition


Itinerary for Kananaskis Mountains & Prairies Spring Edition




Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Note: While we have a route planned at the outset of every trip, changes are sometimes forced upon us by weather, bear activity or other environmental hazards. The guides reserve the option of changing the day's activity from the published schedule based on any concern they have for the safety of the party. In these cases, various alternatives will normally be presented to the group and a decision made in consultation with them.

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival
Guests arrive in Calgary, transfer to Bragg Creek, reception, accommodation in guesthouse at ranch
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch


Day 2 (Sunday): Introductory Ride
Meet “your” horse, explore the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Kananaskis Country on a 5-6 hour day ride.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch


Day 3 (Monday): Kananaskis Day Ride
We are getting deeper into the mountains, cross rivers and climb up to view points during a 7-hour ride.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch


Day 4 (Tuesday): Transfer to Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
Transfer to Writing-on-Stone in Southern Alberta, afternoon ride through the Provincial Park.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight camping at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park


Day 5 (Wednesday): Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
Ride through the magical backcountry of Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight camping at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park


Day 6 (Thursday): Ride to Ross Bridge
Pack up and ride 40 kms across sweeping grassland down the Milk River.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight camping at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park


Day 7 (Friday): Ross Bridge to Manyberries
Today, you ride another 40 kms to the Pinhorn Ranch.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Manyberries


Day 8 (Saturday): Cypress Hills
Today's ride brings you to the historic Cypress Hills.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight camping


Day 9 (Sunday): Back to the Ranch
Enjoy one last ride before trailering back to the ranch.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch


Day 10 (Monday): Departure
Depart for Calgary Airport approx 9:30am
Meals included: Breakfast
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Kananaskis Mountains & Prairies Spring Edition
Tour Code: RTAB18-C-SE
10 days / 9 nights
Dates : May-June

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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Tack: Western
Horses: Canadian, Arab, Quarter Horse, Morgan,...
Pace: walk, trot and canters in the mountain...
Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop,
Airport: Calgary International Airport (YYC)
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