Best place in Alberta...

wally1966 · #1 02-25-2016, 04:25 PM

to take that Mrs. on a horse back riding trip. 5-7 days would be awesome!

Looked at a few online, but I believe the locals would know best.

Any suggestions?

Taco · #2 02-25-2016, 05:01 PM

Banff Trail Riders have been business a long time and these trips are in a beautiful chunk of country

huntingnut · #3 02-25-2016, 05:04 PM

Tonquin Valley in Jasper. No question.

wally1966 · #4 02-26-2016, 05:55 AM

Thanks fellas, A tad pricy tho.

over $1700 per person for 5 days at the one spot. Really, really nice all the same!

For 2 of us including flights is well over $5000. That's sun and sand money right there.

Domestique · #5 02-26-2016, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by wally1966

Thanks fellas, A tad pricy tho.

over $1700 per person for 5 days at the one spot. Really, really nice all the same!

For 2 of us including flights is well over $5000. That's sun and sand money right there.

You are correct, for likely less money you could do an all inclusive to some run-down Mexican resort. A good chance of catching a stomach parasite, likely there will be bed bugs as well but it would be sunny and there will be a beach??

Grizzly Adams · #6 02-26-2016, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by wally1966

Thanks fellas, A tad pricy tho.

over $1700 per person for 5 days at the one spot. Really, really nice all the same!

For 2 of us including flights is well over $5000. That's sun and sand money right there.

What did you expect to pay ?

Grizz

wally1966 · #7 02-26-2016, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Domestique

You are correct, for likely less money you could do an all inclusive to some run-down Mexican resort. A good chance of catching a stomach parasite, likely there will be bed bugs as well but it would be sunny and there will be a beach??

For a lot less money you mean!

Last march we went to Jamaica for 8 days, stayed a 5 star resort all inclusive. Food was awesome, and actually, the whole place was pretty amazing! 6 restaurants on the resort, free sailing everyday and the night life was second to none!

Trip was $3450 all inclusive and we spent just over $1000 while we were there as well.

We did 3 excursions there ( that was the $1000 we spent)

A day horseback riding.
A day snorkeling and walked up dunn's river falls.
A day trip to bob marley's birth place.

So about $4500 for 8 days.

8 days in alberta horseback adventure would run us close to $10,000. And we won't be leaving Canada.

Yeah, that seems a lot pricy to me!

wally1966 · #8 02-26-2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams

What did you expect to pay ?

Grizz

I would think a couple hundred dollars a day each would be enough. NOT $700 a day!

Geessss.. Am I riding "Trigger" ?

antlercarver · #9 02-26-2016, 08:44 AM

If you are not used to rideing horseback, 5 days can be hell. Sore, stiff and chaffed .

wally1966 · #10 02-26-2016, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by antlercarver

If you are not used to rideing horseback, 5 days can be hell. Sore, stiff and chaffed .

Sore and stiff I already am. lol

I rode in my younger days. I think I can still do it.

nimrod · #11 02-26-2016, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by antlercarver

If you are not used to rideing horseback, 5 days can be hell. Sore, stiff and chaffed .

I hear you, I looked at the website for the Banff horse rides, and was thinking a 2 day would be better than the 5 day to start with anyway

HoytCRX32 · #12 02-26-2016, 09:38 AM

Look at Sierra West Cabins along HWY 22 in SW Alberta

Purple Farmer · #13 02-26-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by wally1966

For a lot less money you mean!

Last march we went to Jamaica for 8 days, stayed a 5 star resort all inclusive. Food was awesome, and actually, the whole place was pretty amazing! 6 restaurants on the resort, free sailing everyday and the night life was second to none!

Trip was $3450 all inclusive and we spent just over $1000 while we were there as well.

We did 3 excursions there ( that was the $1000 we spent)

A day horseback riding.
A day snorkeling and walked up dunn's river falls.
A day trip to bob marley's birth place.

So about $4500 for 8 days.

8 days in alberta horseback adventure would run us close to $10,000. And we won't be leaving Canada.

Yeah, that seems a lot pricy to me!

then have another fun trip to Jamaica then, I'm not sure what kind of experience you are expecting for $200 a day.

wally1966 · #14 02-26-2016, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HoytCRX32

Look at Sierra West Cabins along HWY 22 in SW Alberta

Nice looking place, thanks for the tip Hoyt.

wally1966 · #15 02-26-2016, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple Farmer

then have another fun trip to Jamaica then, I'm not sure what kind of experience you are expecting for $200 a day.

Trips to Jamaica are always fun filled my friend.

such is life.

Jeron Kahyar · #16 02-26-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by huntingnut

Tonquin Valley in Jasper. No question.

2x never been up on horseback. Been through twice on foot however and was spectacular both times. The Ramparts are something worth seeing (moat lake is a great place to spend the afternoon).

Another great (and shorter) ride would be into the Stanley Mitchel Hut from the Yoho Valley trail (10km in or so). Again I have not taken this trip on horseback but have been up on foot. A few easy summits to scramble in the area making for some great panoramic views.

Not sure how many outfitters still go up into Willmore these days. It is a nice trip as well. Most outfitters camp near Egales Nest Pass.

Speckle55 · #17 02-26-2016, 12:15 PM

here is one out here that can be just day trips or longer

beautiful area and rides

stay in Jasper/Hinton/Brule Black Cat or bed & breakfast if day trips

https://www.horseback-adventures.com/real-west-cabins

David

wally1966 · #18 02-26-2016, 12:26 PM

Thanks guys, I have book marked these sites for later references.

Much appreciated!

I can look online all day but to hear it from the horses mouth is much better.

Big Bull · #19 02-26-2016, 12:57 PM

http://www.tonquinadventures.com/rates.html http://www.tonquinvalley.com/rates.html
...and the fishing is amazing! It might be out of your price range, but I really can't see outfitters offering this king of trip for less.

wally1966 · #20 02-26-2016, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Bull

http://www.tonquinadventures.com/rates.html http://www.tonquinvalley.com/rates.html
...and the fishing is amazing! It might be out of your price range, but I really can't see outfitters offering this king of trip for less.

Thanks Big Bull, so many choices now.

After we fly in, we have about $3000 to spend for 5 days. lodgings, meals and a few horseback rides.

I don't think I am asking for too much.

Blastoff · #21 02-26-2016, 05:55 PM

buy a horse afor $250.00 at the auction mart nd then leave him there, lol

wally1966 · #22 02-29-2016, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Blastoff

buy a horse afor $250.00 at the auction mart nd then leave him there, lol

avb3 · #23 02-29-2016, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Blastoff

buy a horse afor $250.00 at the auction mart nd then leave him there, lol

Yup, bears gotta eat too!

Hunter1602 · #24 02-29-2016, 09:21 AM

There's a place near Highriver if I remember right that does week trips.

JimPS · #25 02-29-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wally1966

Thanks fellas, A tad pricy tho.

over $1700 per person for 5 days at the one spot. Really, really nice all the same!

For 2 of us including flights is well over $5000. That's sun and sand money right there.

Wranglers guides are making $250 per day in Alberta - Cuban hotel workers get $30 per month.

Check Dave and Jackie's website:

http://www.saddlepeak.ca/packtrips

wally1966 · #26 02-29-2016, 10:48 AM

Thanks JimPS, saddle creek looks right up our alley!

Salavee · #27 02-29-2016, 11:03 AM

A trip in to Wilmore Wilderness may be an option. There are some good folks outfitting summer excursions in that gorgeous area.

http://raysweb.net/willmore/pages/outfitters.html

wally1966 · #28 03-02-2016, 09:19 AM

10,000 thank yous.

wally

Grizzly Adams · #29 03-03-2016, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wally1966

I would think a couple hundred dollars a day each would be enough. NOT $700 a day!

Geessss.. Am I riding "Trigger" ?

Good Luck. Bowden light Horse is paying 1200. a head to spend a week at Panther River's back country camp and they're bringing their own horses. Check out Tim Barton at:

http://www.outpostatwardenrock.com/

Grizz

wally1966 · #30 03-04-2016, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams

Good Luck. Bowden light Horse is paying 1200. a head to spend a week at Panther River's back country camp and they're bringing their own horses. Check out Tim Barton at:

http://www.outpostatwardenrock.com/

Grizz

Thanks Grizz, I guess I will have to hit the auction first, if I plan to go there.

Or you can rent me a couple for cheap.. LOL

that's $171 each per day. I don't know what a horse rents for per day these days. ? Or if you get the first 100k free and 30 cents per km after that? LOL
I would like a full size and the Mrs can ride a subcompact.

Seriously, Through all the PM's I have received and messages on here I have dozens to choose from.
There's a few we like, and in our price range.

Wally1966