HIKING TOURS - RANCH BASED

EXPERIENCES

Are you looking for a ranch-based hiking experience that allows you to immerse yourself in nature in the South Chilcotin Mountains Park?

“WHEN WE MINDFULLY IMMERSE OURSELVES IN A FOREST OF OLD GROWTH FIRS, OR SAUNTER THROUGH A THICKET OF BIRCHES AND ALDERS, WE CAN BE REJUVENATED AND RESTORED”

– ALAN DRENGSON AND DUNCAN TAYLOR, AUTHORS OF WILD FORESTERS PRACTICING NATURE

Take a break from the distractions and stress of daily life with a Canadian hiking trip
Connect with nature, yourself and your family on a deeper level
Build your confidence while hiking in the wilderness with GRADUATED DIFFICULTY LEVELS, BUILDING UP TO HIKING TO THE ALPINE of British Columbia’s Chilcotin region
gET INVOLVED IN ALL ASPECTS OF RANCH LIFE, WITH THE HISTORIC LODGE AS YOUR BASE TO EXPLORE FROM
Gain a fresh perspective as you hike through mountains and valleys filled with wildflowers, PAST RUSHING CREEKS AND TO LOOKOUTS WITH PANORAMA VIEWS OF BC’S COAST MOUNTAINS
SCOUT FOR WILDLIFE THROUGHOUT YOUR HIKE SUCH AS GRIZZLY BEARS, MULE DEER AND MOUNTAIN GOATS
ON YOUR RANCH-BASED HIKING TRIP, EXPLORE THE MOUNTAINS FROM HISTORIC PIONEER AND FIRST NATIONS TRAILS
participate in real conservation work such as population counts, invasive species removal and data collection
Choose a 4 – 7 day ranch based hiking trip with all meals and accommodation included

On our ranch based hiking trip, arrive at the ranch and enjoy lunch in our historic lodge. Take a short hike from the ranch to get adjusted to the South Chilcotin Mountain area. Then review the trip itinerary with your guides, seeing how your trip will build in difficulty as you push yourself to reach higher elevations and gain more experience in the wilderness.

Throughout the rest of your trip, take gradually longer or more challenging hikes. Learn about flora and fauna along the way and get involved in conservation projects such as species population counts, invasive species management and data collection to make your contribution to the wilderness you are benefitting from.

On your final full day, you have built on your hiking experience and skills and are now ready for a full day hike where you will hike through Douglas fir forests, break out into alpine meadows above tree line and hike to the mountain tops. Enjoy lunch in the alpine meadows where you can scout for grizzly and black bears, mule deer, mountain goats and maybe even a wolf. Spend the afternoon hiking back to the ranch, taking the opportunity to make the most of your nature connection.

On your final morning, live the ranch lifestyle as you learn how to do bareback riding, archery and biathlon target shooting or enjoy a final hike from the ranch before lunch with a last review of the week’s adventure.

If you are new to hiking and looking for a graduated program, or want less challenging hikes, our ranch-based hiking trip is for you. With the ranch as our base and a huge variety of terrain on the hiking trails around us, this trip can be tailored to your experience and fitness level.

Looking for the next level up from our ranch based hiking trip? We also offer a hut based hiking trip.