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Capitol Reef is a landscape where thousands of feet of layered
sediments, deposited over three-hundred million years of geologic history, have
been thrust skyward by faulting of the earth's crust. Eons of water and wind
have then carved the jagged, multi colored spectacle you see today.
It is little wonder the Ute Indians called Capitol Reef and environs: "Land of
the Sleeping Rainbow". To stand on the breaks of Thousand Lakes Mountain or
Boulder Mountain and take in the panorama of Capitol Reef and beyond, is
indisputably an opportunity of a lifetime.
A deluxe base camp will serve as your home for daily forays deeper into the
wilderness. Exploring a new trail each day, you'll visit ancient petroglyphs,
slickrock mountains, slot-canyons, rock arches, buttes and spires.
 RTUT05
Rates include accommodations (first night in hotel), all
meals except day one, 5 riding days
6 days/ 5 nights $ 1,390
Single+ $60 for 1st night hotel and tent
2008 Dates:
05/12-05/17
05/29-06/03 06/06-06/11
07/02-07/07 08/19-08/24 09/11-09/16
.... see details on Highlights
for each date
see availability
Meeting: Torrey
Airport: Moab, UT, Las Vegas, NV
Transfer: 370 from Moab, UT (take US Air to Moab via Salt
Lake) - to pay locally
The
Transfer Package includes a
scenic flight and then road transfer.
We recommend to rent a car in Las Vegas and drive in.
Gratuities: 10-15% suggested
Tack:
Western
Horses:
Quarter, Paints and Thoroughbred cross
Pace : Moderate with some trots and canters
Level: Novice+ to Intermediate
Min/Max Riders: 3-10
Detailed Itinerary
(for one of five camps)
Capitol Reef National Park Trail rides
Day 1
Arrive at scenic Torrey (a town of a little over 200 population).
Participants will meet at 8:00pm in the lobby of the Inn. Meeting and lodging
locations will be specified upon reservation confirmation. We will have an
orientation and final packing session at this time.
Day 2
We'll pack your gear in the camp 4X4, meet the remainder of the crew and your horse, then depart
(9:00am) for our trailhead.
The 25-mile ride through the Reef whets your appetite for riding through
the seemingly impassible slickrock canyons.
Day 3
You awaken to the sound of the Pleasant Creek waterfalls and the aroma
of breakfast cooking. After breakfast and preparing lunch, from the Pleasant
Creek basecamp you'll ride 4-6 hours before returning to a hot shower and cold
drinks.
Day 4
Pass through Tantalus Flats and over the divide into Sheets Gulch,
traipsing where prospectors from the 50's hoped the needles on their Geiger
counters would signal a lucky strike. In the gulch, we'll be rewarded by the
shady cottonwoods and monkey flowers. The route back will allow us to relish the
backlit pink and purple hues on the Chinle and Navajo cliffs. A welcomed meal
and relaxation around the evening campfire round out the day.
Day 5
After finding your way through the labyrinth of canyons which comprise
the tributaries of Pleasant Creek we'll have the opportunity to see the eroding
pictographs and Fremont pit houses of Spring Canyon.
Day 6
Departure
day. After packing personal gear and breaking camp, you will ride the length of
the Sulfur Creek to the Slickrock trail. Rendezvousing with our vehicles at
Grover, you'll exchange your saddle seat for the cushioned comfort of a short
vehicle ride along highway 12 . You'll arrive Torrey late afternoon.
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