| High Mountain Wilderness Trip |
| The High Mountain Wilderness Camp Trips leave the ranch every Monday morning at 10am. The horses are transported to the trailhead where you will meet your horse, load the wagon and hit the trail. The cowboys will lead you 12 miles further into the mountains to the Sheep River Camp.
There are easily 7 days of riding out of the Sheep River Camp, without seeing the same scenery twice. Heading out in a different direction each day, there are several mountain lakes to ride to stocked with Cut Throat Trout; you can scout out a high mountain pass at 8000' elevation, where the Continental Divide opens up in front of you; you can explore Burns Canyon and climb up to Burns Falls (the highest waterfall in the Kananaskis Country). In this incredible area, four different mountain ranges meet so there are no end to the possibilities and adventure. Riding through rivers, valleys and canyons you will travel through some incredibly rugged country, where you will gain a new respect for your sure-footed mountain horse. During the lunch stop, you might like to try your hand at fishing, do some hiking or just fall asleep in the sun. |
| All our trips include |
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• sure-footed mountain horses
• tents
• water jugs
• closed cell foamies
• wranglers and cooks
• cots (except on pack trips)
• saddles and saddle bags
• wholesome meals (we will do our best to accommodate special dietary needs, with enough advance notice)
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| List of things to bring |
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• duffle bag for your gear
• warm sleeping bag & fleece liner
• Therma-rest or air mattress (optional)
• warm coat
• rain gear or slicker (no ponchos, please)
• jeans/long sleeved shirt
• riding boots with a heel
• fishing gear (optional)
• toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, towel
• gloves
• hat with a brim and a wool hat
• long underwear
• solar shower (optional)
• camera and film
• flashlight
• sweater
• rubber boots
• insect repellant
• sunglasses
• bring your own beer, wine, liquor and soft drinks
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| Travel & Directions |
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Directions from the Calgary Airport: Go south on Deerfoot Trail to Highway 22X, and turn right (west). Drive west until you come to the intersection of Hwy 22, turn left (south) and follow the signs into the town of Turner Valley. Once you're in Turner Valley there's a 4-way stop (the only one in town!). Turn right (west) and go for 15 km. until you see the sign for Anchor D Guiding & Outfitting on the right (north) side of the road. That's us! Give your self around an hour and 20 minutes to get here from the airport.
Directions from Banff: Drive east on #1 (Trans-Canada) Hwy, until you come to the intersection of Hwy. 22 South. Turn right (south) and go 17.5 km. to Bragg Creek. At the 4-way stop in Bragg Creek, turn left and go 3.4 km to Hwy 22 again. Turn left again onto Hwy 22, and follow it until you come to the intersection of Hwy 22X. Turn right (south) and follow the signs into Turner Valley. Once you're in Turner Valley, there's a 4-way stop (the only one in town!). Turn right (west) and go for 15 km. until you see the sign for Anchor D Guiding & Outfitting on the right (north) side of the road. Come on in!!! Give yourself around 2 hours to get here from Banff.
• You can rent a vehicle and have it for the duration of your time with us;
• Transportation from the Calgary International Airport is with WesTrails Tours & Transportation. The cost is $90 for 1-3 people, and $25 per person for 4 or more. Please let me know your flight time, flight number, and Airline, and I can arrange for you to be picked up by Westrails.
Anchor D will pick you up from Turner Valley on the morning the trip starts, and bring you to the Ranch to begin your adventure.
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