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During our Grizzly Study Adventures, guests:

 

·          visit a Grizzly den

·          collect hair samples for D.N.A. testing from Grizzly rub trees

·          document the sightings of Grizzlies

·          learn to distinguish their age, sex and family units

·          learn about Grizzly habitat, and food sources during spring, summer and fall feeding

·          learn about Grizzly habits as they move through the seasons

·          take home photos of British Columbia’s wild Grizzly Bears

 

 

Grizzly Study Adventures take place in the spring and summer, and are designed for active people that want an educational holiday

Day by Day Itinerary

7 Day Grizzly Study Pack Horse Trip
Viewing is done from stable Mountain Cayuse horses. Riders access the backcountry like explorers, with personal gear packed on horses. The first and the last nights of the adventure are spent in our guest ranch while the rest of the nights are spent in our permanent alpine camp(s). Trails travelled by Grizzly bears through the mountains are marked with rub trees or territory markers. We collect the hair from these trees, and GPS their locations for subsequent mapping and analyses. The alpine meadows provide favoured summer feeding ranges, and open areas allow for excellent sightings and photographic opportunities
4 Day Grizzly Study Ranch Adventure
Viewing is done by vehicle, returning nightly to our Ranch. We leave early in the morning to catch the Grizzlies feeding on the first fresh shoots and grasses of the spring. This is the time for re-establishing territories, and it is the start of the breeding season. Grizzlies are concentrated in low elevations. Sightings and photographic opportunities are available throughout the day. Collecting hair samples, documenting sightings and tracks, and studying day beds and a winter den are all part of the educational experience.
Dates
The 4 Day Grizzly Study Ranch Adventure is available during May. The 7 Day Grizzly Study Pack Horse Trip is available during June and July

* ITINERARY MAY VARY DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORSEEABLE CIRCUMSTANCES *
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