Welcome to Hooked on Canada Holidays and our horse riding vacation in British Columbia. This Canadian holiday is a horse lovers dream, there are two options, stay based in the ranch and ride nearby or explore like pioneers and ride camp to camp. We have found a place that still exists untouched by time. The grandeur of the mountains, the fragrant hush of the forest, crystal clear water, pure air. This is the sunny south Chilcotin Cariboo mountains of British Columbia Canada, the Chilcotin Mountains Spruce Lake Park and Big Creek Park. Our base is just a 4 1/2 hour drive north of Vancouver, 2 hours north of Whistler, and 20 minutes from Gold Bridge.
These wilderness travel adventures are based from the guest ranch or alpine camps that include Spruce Lake, Taseko, Big Creek, Tyaughton, Eldorado, Cardtable, Castle Peak, Mount Sheba, Slim and Leckie Creek, the Shulaps, McGillivray, Lorna Lake and Tyax Creek. We grade these adventures from level 1 to level 3 so we can make sure that all persons in a particular group are of similar abilities and interests. This also ensures we can cater for beginners to expert riders and for all levels of adventure..

Available July to September
Minimum 4 people per Departure

Horse Pack Trips
This is the ultimate horse pack trip adventure! Ride into the back country like an explorer with packhorses in tow. Travel the mountains in nomadic style. Follow game trails, cross rivers, and enjoy open-air lunches with the world's best views. There are sweeping vistas, turquoise green glaciers, snow caves, and abundant wildlife including mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mule deer, moose, wolf, grizzly and black bear. Travel mountain top passes and experience wide U-shaped valleys with their mosaic of wildflowers, wild hay meadows and big-game mineral licks.

The Pioneer - Horse Pack Trip Level I
Ride along well-defined horse trails once used by explorers, pioneers and gold miners. Based from camp, you will ride through flowering alpine meadows and past pristine mountain lakes. Wildlife will greet you along the trail. Loons call to you from the lake. The jingle of horse bells at night, the star-studded skies and the campfire will round out your horseback camping experience.

The Explorer - Horse Pack Trip Level II
Ride deep into the wilderness through unexplored alpine meadows to lofty mountain-top ridges for 360 degree views. Ride the mountain-top ridges where Mountain goat and Bighorn sheep have been seen. Get involved taking horses out to the meadows at night to stake and hobble - learn to pack and throw the Diamond Hitch. You will head home with wrangler skills.

The Mountain Challenger - Horse Pack Trip Level III
Each base camp takes us deeper into the mountains with new adventures in each alpine basin or mountain pass. Each valley holds new wildlife to view, new meadows to graze the horses, and a new base camp to call home. Witness some of the marvels of the Chilcotin Mountains, like a sow Grizzly with four cubs, the vibrant turquoise blue color of the glacier lakes and the amazing abilities of the Chilcotin Cayuse Horse that negotiates the mountain game trails with the greatest of ease. Look back and see how quickly you've adapted.

You adventure begins maybe in Vancouver where we have a shuttle service to bring you to the Ranch. There's a lot to do on the first day. We take care in matching you with your Cayuse horse and saddle. All the "kinks" are worked out during your extensive orientation to western mountain riding that includes our Gymkhana and our River Ride. That evening, maps and itineraries, and what to pack in your personal duffel bag are reviewed. During the last morning at our Ranch, participate in one of our Activity Options. There is target practice, horse logging, bareback lessons and more.

Accommodation is our Ranch the first and last night, and alpine camp(s) mid stay. Access in and out of camps vary between 3-9 hours and 5-20 km, and includes elevation changes up to 1,000m over uneven terrain. Daily itineraries vary according to the level of the trip and group interests.

Camp based:
The Pioneer
Level I - beginner/intermediate with camping experience
The Explorer
Level II - intermediate to advanced with camping and uneven terrain experience
The Mountain Challenger
Level III - advanced only, with wilderness camping, uneven and steep terrain experience

Trip Schedules
Pack horse trips
Dates: Mid May to October inclusive
4 Day Level I, II, III - Thursday noon to Sunday 1pm
7 Day Level I, II, III - Sunday noon to Saturday 1pm
10 Day Level II, III - Thursday noon to next Saturday 1pm

PLEASE NOTE: Minimum of 4 people per departure

How to get there
Fly to Vancouver the at least the day before your holiday starts - we pick you up on Day 1 on the out skirts of the city.
You will return to Vancouver early evening on your last day.

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