If you have been dreaming about experiencing the backcountry at The
Outpost, we have a variety of all inclusive holidays to choose from. All packages have a three day minimum stay except the overnight Bed, Bale and Breakfast. We
look forward to seeing you this summer
.
Horseback Adventure Package
Wild West Spa Escape
Weekender Escape
Bed, Bale ‘n’ Breakfast
Equine Educational Holidays
Learn to Drive Multiple Hitches
Wilderness Packing School
Corporate Getaways, Reunions and Retreats
Wildlife and Heritage Retreats
Stagecoach Transport and Daily Guided Horseback Riding!
Two
packages to choose from!
Horseback Adventure Package 3 up to 6 days
Transportation from the Big Horn Campground to The Outpost and return
via horse or mule-drawn stagecoach or wagon - 2-5 nights accommodation in rustic, fully furnished cabins featuring comfy duvets, linens and wood-burning stoves
- Guided horseback riding in the scenic mountain prairie grasslands of the Ya Ha Tinda Ranch and the Rocky Mountains bordering Banff National Park.
- Gourmet, hearty, home-cooked meals beginning with lunch on Day 1 and ending with lunch at The Outpost or on the trail on the last day!
- Daily activities at The Outpost i.e. explore the trails on foot, relax in the hot tub, fish the Red, toss some horseshoes, or curl up with a good book and a great cup of coffee!
May/October |
June/September |
July/August |
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| 3 Day | $690 | $705 | $765 |
| 4 Day | please inquire | $920 | $1,000 |
| 5 Day | please inquire | $1,125 | $1,225 |
| 6 Day | please inquire | $1,320 | $1,440 |
Monday or Friday departures. from our staging area at the Big Horn
Campground.
Prices quoted are per person in Canadian dollars.
Add on 1 hour knead-a-fix massage … $60
Add on 1 hour Tim Tidbits (informal mini workshops) on tack fitting,
conformation and function, driving multiple hitches, 2’s, 4’s
and 6’s, or horseshoeing …$60
Wild West Spa Escape 4, 5 days
The ultimate in a co-ed fitness retreat combining our lifelong passion for horses and enhanced well-being. Endless opportunities to replenish mind, body and soul! Yoga, Pilates, hiking, therapeutic massage, healthy living seminar, and gourmet low-fat, delicious meals, as well as everything included in the Horseback Adventure Package. For Daily activity breakdown please visit mountainspaescapes.com or request our printed brochure.
| June 27 - July 1, 2008 | 5 Days | $1,725 |
| August 1-4, 2008 | 4 Days | $1,440 |
| September 19-22, 2008 | 4 Days | $1,360 |
Prices quoted are per person in Canadian dollars.
Groups of 6 or more receive a 10% discount when booked together.
Outpost Overlander
If you have to do business in the summer, why not choose a place removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Summer time is Stampede time, and what better time to get out of the office! Here’s the recipe for our 2 day Outpost Overlander:
- Grab 10 up to 25 of your co-workers!
- Meet at the Bighorn Campground by 11am
- Climb aboard The Outpost Overlander…authentic mule or horse-drawn Stagecoachs
- We’ll mosey on up to the historic Ya Ha Tinda Ranch and get the tour
Chowdown with a Chuckwagon Lunch
- Get a big surprise enroute to The Outpost … oh, we can’t say or it wouldn’t be a
surprise!
- Gourmet Ranch style dinner with all the fixins
- Roast your fellow comrades and marshmallows in an evening bonfire and enjoy Live Cowboy Music
- Star Gaze from the Hot Tub
- Sweet dreams in cozy cabins with wood-burning stoves
- Rise and shine to the heartiest of cowboy breakfasts and
- Free time or busy time, you decide… fish, hike, horseshoe toss
- Lunch for the Bunch
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Depart for the Bighorn Campground…Happy Trails to You…
- Valid for bookings July 1-31, 2008, Departures Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays only.
- Subject to space availability.
- Regular price is $455 per person.
- Special Price if booked prior to March 31, 2008, $395 per person.
- 5% GST will be added to price.
Ride in your own horse or mule!
Two
packages to choose from!
Weekender Escape 3 days
- 2 nights accommodation as above…your horse sleeps under the stars!
- All meals beginning with dinner on day 1 and ending with lunch to go on day 3
- Daily activities at The Outpost i.e. explore the trails on foot, relax in the hot tub, toss some horseshoes, or curl up with a good book and a great cup of coffee!
May/October |
June/September |
July/August |
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| 3 Day | $420 | $440 | $460 |
Friday late afternoon or early evening arrivals.
Prices quoted are per person in Canadian dollars.
Limit of 1 horse per person. We supply the hay. Each person is
responsible for feeding, watering and removing their horse’s manure.
Rides are on your own without a guide.
Horses are boarded in tie stalls or paddocks.
Don't worry ... we'll point you in the right direction!
Riders must have proof of liability insurance covering horse related
activities.
Download Waiver »
Wagon transport of duffel is an additional charge…$475 round trip $250 one-way (blanket charge, not per person).
Bed, Bale ‘n’ Breakfast Overnight
- Ride in your own horse
- Overnight, no frills package!
- Bring in your own duffel. We supply the bed, pillow and blanket.
- Delicious country breakfast and plenty of coffee!
- If Tim is cooking we might drop the rate ... Tee Hee!
May - October |
$130 |
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday evening arrivals.
Prices quoted are per person in Canadian dollars and inclusive of GST and tourism levy.
Based on two people sharing a cabin. Maximum 3 horses per cabin rented. We supply the hay. Each person is responsible for the care of their horse, including feeding, watering and removing their horse’s manure. Horses are boarded in tie stalls or paddocks. No additional days or meals permitted. To stay longer please see Weekender Escape.
Riders must have proof of liability insurance covering horse related
activities.
Download Waiver »
Not a four legged critter fan?
Why not hike or mountain bike in?
Hoofin’ It 3 up to 6 days
Perfect for the traveller who doesn’t like the 4 legged critters!
Walk, bike or hike in!
- 2 nights cabin accommodation
- All meals beginning with dinner on day 1 and ending with lunch to go on the last day
- Hot tub, shower, horseshoes, fishing, etc.
- Hiking is on your own without a guide. Great terrain with as little or as much elevation gain as you like.
May/October |
June/September |
July/August |
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| 3 Day | $330 | $350 | $370 |
Monday or Friday late afternoon or early evening arrivals.
Prices quoted are per person in Canadian dollars.
Additional days…$165 - subject to space availability
Wagon transport of duffel is an additional charge…$475 round trip $250 one-way (blanket charge, not per person).
Equine Educational Holidays
The Way West ... The Western Way!
Your instructor and host for these weekends will be Tim Barton, with the help of some guest clinicians. Tim has Bachelor Degrees in both Science and Education and taught Equine Comparative Anatomy at Olds College for over 20 years. Tim has made his living as a teacher, farrier, and guide/outfitter, and is the owner and head honcho of The Outpost. His diverse and interesting background enables him to draw on many resources when sharing his knowledge and experiences with his students. Besides being a fascinating and informative speaker and teacher, Tim can “tell tall tales” with the best of ‘em. Just check with the Tennessee Mule Artist, Bonnie Shields!
These packages take place at The Outpost, with wagon/stagecoach transport
from the Big Horn, and all meals and accommodation included for a 3
day stay. Tim is also
available to host these clinics at your facility in the off season months
of December through April. If you can’t get him personally, you
can also purchase his videos. Information about his clinics and videos
is available through Marlene Quiring at 403 783 5210. You can email her at highoncountry@hotmail.com .
Learn to Drive Multiple Hitches, 2’s, 4’s, and 6’s 3 days
Using the horses and mules at The Outpost, you will learn:
- What to look for in a driving animal, anatomy and mind
- How to properly fit harness for best utility of animal
Safety at all times- How to hitch up multiples
- Use of commands, holding lines
- Navigating obstacles, how to drive hills, etc.
Gain hands on experience with all aspects of driving animals. Anything else you want to know, just ask! This course is beneficial to anyone considering taking up driving, and to those who already drive and want to get into driving teams and bigger hitches.
| June 20-22, 2008 | $735 |
| October 10-12, 2008 | $715 |
Prices quoted are in per person in Canadian dollars.
Requires minimum of 4 participants and maximum of 6, to run. Additional dates may be available. Please let us know what dates might work for you.
Wilderness Packing School 3 days
Horses, mules and all equipment are provided. These 3-day sessions will teach you the basics of packing that will include:
- How to pick the right animal for the job, anatomy and mind
- Packsaddles and rigging, how to fit them to the animal
- What equipment you need and how you can make some of your own
- Wilderness safety precautions and tips
- How to pack the animals
- Tying the diamond
- Managing animals in the backcountry
This clinic will be suitable for beginners but will also be helpful to those who are already packing and want further knowledge.
| May 9-11,2008 | $715 |
| May 30 - June 1, 2008 | $725 |
| September 26-28, 2008 | $735 |
Prices quoted are in per person in Canadian dollars. Additional clinics may be added throughout the summer. Please contact us for specific dates and times.
Wildlife and Heritage Retreats 4 Days
Retreats designed for the horse enthusiast with an added component.
Dates and prices coming soon!
Custom Packages
These packages include everything found in a Horseback Adventure Package, and then add on a special feature, such as a cowboy poet, country singer, wildlife biologist, outdoor photographer, etc. For corporate groups we offer a variety of programs that specialize in personal growth or corporate development through team building exercises. We can provide the leadership or you can bring in your own leader and facilitator. We also offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy which utilizes horses as a teaching tool. Visit EquineWise Services, for more information.
We are game for just about anything with sufficient interest. Please let us know what you would like! Remember we have the perfect setting for weddings, anniversaries, and special events, and would be glad to tailor the perfect holiday for you. For more information about dates offered, availability, and rates, please click here to email us or call.
Photos courtesy of Scott Rowed and Hans G. Pfaff.