ROCKY MOUNTAIN HORSEBACK RIDING/PACK TRIPS


Experience the Rocky Mountains on horseback. See snow-capped mountains, lush meadows and an abundance of wildlife while you sleep under star-studded skies, meet new friends and enjoy late night campfire cowboy songs.


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Colorado | Montana | Wyoming

COLORADO

Wilson Mesa Trail

The trip begins with a scenic 14-mile ride through ponderosa pine forests, flower-covered fields, and sagebrush cattle country. The next day you'll see snowcapped mountains above you as your ride the Wilson Mesa Trail. Take a short ride up to Bilk Creek waterfalls and climb up through elk calving meadows as you return to the ranch.

San Miguel Range

After a hearty breakfast, your trip will begin with a 12-mile ride through magnificent aspen groves, down into Dunton Meadows for the first night. The next day, ride along the base of the San Miguel Range through giant stands of golden aspens, then up above the timberline, by Navajo Lake and over a high pass for about 18 miles. Camp and then down into Beaver park for about 24 miles, viewing fall colors at their best. The last day you'll cover about 14 miles, riding through ponderosa pine forests, western sage and open fields.

MONTANA

The Middle Fort Trail Ride

The "Middle Fork Trail Ride" is a unique western experience. You will travel into the spectacular backcountry of the Lewis and Clark National Forest to find the rustic Middle Fork Cabin, an oasis of comfort, surrounded by lush meadows, timbered ridges, and limestone outcroppings. It is an ideal escape for friends and families seeking a tailor-made wilderness experience.

Continental Divide Pack Trip

Enjoy this six-day trip along the Continental Divide. Two days fishing on Meadow Creek, day ride to the Middle Fork with an overnight stay, lay over a day for fishing on Big Horn Lake with riding the Divide. Enjoy panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains.

WYOMING

Teton Wilderness Pack Trip

Come explore and enjoy untrampled timberline headwaters, lush wildlife-filled meadows, high mountain lakes, scenic waterfalls, native trout fishing, and high country vistas to alter your perceptions. This deluxe pack trip takes you into the Teton Wilderness and the National Forest. Explore the country loved and explored by Teddy Roosevelt. Seven days / 6 nights.

Medicine Bow Mountains

Seven day adventure trip in the Medicine Bow Mountains at 10,000 feet in elevation. The scenery is breathtaking, 300 species of native flowers, 6 species of trout, forest and open meadows, 12,000 foot mountain peaks, and plenty of wildlife such as elk, deer and antelope. Arrive and stay one day at the ranch, then depart for a 6-day, 5-night adventure into the wilderness. Accommodations include comfortable tents for two with comfortable air mattresses, hearty meals and plenty of trail snacks. Horses are sure footed and well broke for beginners and experienced riders.

Mid-July Long Rider Pack Trip

Begin at the Diamond Four Mountain Ranch and ride a big loop through the spectacular Popo Agie Wilderness Area back to the Diamond Four. High passes, lakes and remote alpine meadows are your classroom. This adventure covers an average of 50 miles with at least one layover day en route.

Labor Day Long Rider Pack Trip

Begin at the Diamond Four Mountain Ranch and travel across the Continental Divide to the Bridger Wilderness. One cannot ask to see more incredible high mountain scenery. You will truly experience what explorers felt as they discovered passes and mountain valleys no white man had ever seen. It will end at the Diamond Four Mountain Ranch and riders will have enjoyed an average 65 trail miles with at least one rest day along the way.

Backcountry Odysseys has many other pack trips available, just let us know what you're looking for it you don't see it here and we will find that dream trip for you.

Snowmobile Tours!!

Shed the winter blahs and head for a new, exciting experience for five days and five nights through Yellowstone and the Continental Divide on snowmobiles. Visit the wildlife museum, a tour of the elk refuge in a horse-drawn sleigh and shopping in Jackson, Wyoming. Includes lodging, meals, suits, boots, helmets, snowmobile and guide.


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