| Experiencing nature by taking a horse pack trip | | | | reflective of the old west. |
| through the stunning scenery of the Canadian | | | | A couple of recommendations for horse pack trips in |
| mountains can be a soul-searching, fun, and unique | | | | Alberta include: |
| experience. | | | | Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting Ltd. in Black Diamond, |
| Horse pack riding adventure trips offer many | | | | Alberta ( ). They offer half-day and full day trail rides, |
| alternatives with regard to comfort level and daily | | | | or a 4-7 day horseback vacation into the wilderness |
| activities. A typical horse pack trip includes daily trail | | | | of the Continental Divide, with trips to suit everyone. |
| rides that are led by an experienced guide but some | | | | Creative Western Adventures in Calgary, Alberta ( ). |
| may offer the freedom for some independent riding. | | | | From an idyllic base camp in the Elbow Valley explore |
| Guests may take day trips and return the same | | | | several spectacular places such as Box Canyon |
| camp each night; others may move from location to | | | | Creek, the Cougar Gap, and Tombstone Mountain. |
| location during the vacation utilizing teams of horses | | | | Discover Kananaskis, Adventures Along the Cowboy |
| and covered wagons. A common element of horse | | | | Trail Alberta, Ranch and Pack Trip Adventures in the |
| pack trips is mixing the trail rides with other nature | | | | Rockies, and a Ranch Vacation in Western Canada |
| activities such as fishing, canoeing, or hiking on foot. | | | | are some of the adventures they offer. |
| Accommodations on horse pack trips can range from | | | | The climate in Alberta, Canada, ranges from pleasant |
| the very rugged to the posh. To get the real | | | | and warm in the spring and summer months to cold |
| essence of an outdoor ranching or riding adventure, | | | | but still sunny in the autumn and winter months, so |
| visitors may want to sleep in primitive tents in a | | | | make sure to pack according to the season. As the |
| sleeping bag on a cot. Visitors are often required to | | | | winter snow melts, the terrain will be wet, so a good |
| bring their own sleeping gear and personal essentials | | | | pair of boots is essential. Bring enough clothes to |
| while the stable hands and organizers supply the rest. | | | | layer and do not forget sunglasses or a brimmed hat. |
| Most packages include all meals made with ingredients | | | | |