Imagine embarking on a breathtaking journey through untouched rivers, tranquil lakes, captivating forests, idyllic alpine meadows, and historic packhorse trails once used for mining. As you traverse these remarkable landscapes, narrow single-track trails invite you to embark on an unforgettable adventure.
Our magnificent and reliable horses will escort you to the serene base camp, a hidden oasis nestled within the wilderness, complete with a natural cold plunge for ultimate relaxation. Here, our experienced guides will work their magic, establishing camp and preparing mouthwatering dinners around the crackling campfire, enhancing the authenticity of your wilderness experience. Our 3-day Summer expeditions begin every Friday at 9:30 am from our trailhead, running from June 28 to September 30, 2024. Insider tip: the most enchanting time for this expedition is between mid-July and mid-September, when nature is in full bloom.
Embark on a thrilling quest for gold with the legendary Li-lik-hel Mine Expedition. Follow in the footsteps of miners and horses that once journeyed along these trails, transporting precious gold ore to the rail-head in the early 1900s. Immerse yourself in a three-day, two-night adventure through the awe-inspiring Coast Mountain Range of British Columbia. Discover the breathtaking landscapes nestled between Birkenhead Lake and the historic Li-lik-hel mine, revealing the natural splendor of the region.
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The team is the premier guided horse riding company in British Columbia’s Sea to Sky corridor and offers many different types of horseback adventures in the Whistler and Pemberton areas.
We provide hourly horseback trips in Pemberton, full and half-day rides in the Birkenhead Lake backcountry, multi-day trips into the wilderness areas of Birkenhead Lake and Sun God Mountain, as well as custom rides almost anywhere you want to go.
It is about you and the horses. We look forward to meeting you on one of our many rides!
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Things to keep in mind
FAQ
Do I get to pick my own horse?
Based on the information you supply us on checkout from our online system, we will pick a horse suitable to your abilities. If you have specific requests you can add them in the notes on checkout. Just like people horses have their own personality which we try to match to your abilities.
Do I need to have any experience?
It always helps but is not required. During online booking checkout, we gather the basic information we need to match you up to one of our horses. We ask for height, weight, age, gender and riding experience, all so that we pair you with the horse that best matches your abilities.
We try to put you in a group that is of equal ability, although this does not always happen, and we make sure everyone walks away happy with their ride.
Do you have a height and/or weight limit?
At the ranch, we offer pony rides for anyone under 4’ tall. For our hourly rides, you must be 4"‘ or taller, no age restriction. This minimum height restriction is so that children (and small adults) can fit in the saddles. For the longer rides, 1/2 day or longer, we ask that children be at least 7 years old or have significant riding experience so that they are strong enough to ride the distance. All riders under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult unless special permission has been from the Company prior to the ride.
As for weight limit, 275lbs is our maximum. Remember that the saddle and equipment can weigh about 40lbs. So even with a rider at 275lbs, the horse is carrying over 300lbs.
Am I allowed to wear perfume and/or scented lotion?
No.
We ask that all guests refrain from scented perfumes and lotions as they can cause irritation to the horses and have also been known to attract rodents.
How fast will we ride? What speeds will we ride at?
In horse language, speed refers to a horses gait. Walk = slow, trot = faster, lope = faster still, and gallop = really fast.
As long as the riders have the ability and desire, we try to exercise all gaits during a ride. However, if the riders do not feel comfortable, we will keep to speeds that they are comfortable with.
Will I be riding with other people? (people outside my personal group)
During the times of COVID-19, we have restricted our ride size to 6 riders and a wrangler, specifically separated by start times to minimize contact with other groups.
We do encourage bubble bookings and can accommodate larger groups as long as it is pre-booked well in advance so that we can adjust our schedule and staffing.
What can I expect when I get to the ranch?
Please only arrive 15 minutes prior to your ride time start.
Drive past the house to the back of the property to the parking area and please put on your mask. Upon exiting your vehicle, please use the outhouse if you need to at this time. Your wrangler will greet you at the sanitizing station (table with the helmets). Please sanitize your hands and try on a helmet if you would like to wear one (mandatory for those under-19 years). Once everyone is here we will get you into the paddock. Your wrangler will give you a quick demonstration, assign you a horse and you mounted and off you go.
Upon return, please dismount and exit the paddock. Please deposit your helmet under the table and proceed to your car.
Guests are free to mingle and relax around the ranch prior to and after their rides.
What happens if I do not sign my waiver?
Until your waiver is signed, you cannot ride. The link to our online waiver is in your confirmation email and must be completed before you arrive. At the ranch, if you have not completed it you can return it to your car and complete it online.
PLEASE NOTE: at the trailhead, there is no cell service nor wi-fi, so if you have not completed your waiver beforehand, you will have to return to Mt. Currie to get a signal and complete it.
What should I have completed before I arrive?
Have a confirmed reservation, it is your confirmation. Signed the online waiver, the link is in your confirmation. Have directions to your ride start location, they are in your confirmation. Make sure you have suggested items with you, those items are listed in your confirmation.
Come to think of it, you better keep that confirmation around!
What should I wear and bring for any ride?
WEAR: long pants and closed-toed boots are a must. Shirts, tops, jackets, can be chosen at your discretion according to the temperature and weather.
BRING: Filled water bottle, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, camera, jacket, (optional: face mask)
What do I need to bring on an overnight trip?
Before you arrive, you will need to separate your belongings into two groups. One will be what you take on horseback with you, and the second is what is transported to camp. On horseback, you will need to bring a filled water bottle, jacket, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, and camera (as desired). Please be wearing long pants with closed-toed boots or shoes.
We do not recommend the use of a backpack, so only bring what you can take on the horse with you. Your horse will be carrying two saddlebags, one for your belongings and the other for your provided lunch. There are also ties on the back of the saddle that will strap in your jacket. We supply a riding cape on all rides in case of rainy weather.
We supply horses, saddles, wrangler/guide, tents, cots, mats, (sleeping bags on request) towel, washcloth and riding cape. There is hot and cold running water with a shower in camp.
We also supply hearty meals, catering to most dietary restrictions (these will be asked for upon checkout from our online booking system), light snacks, tea and coffee, and water. If there is something that you particularly need or want, you should make sure you bring it. Alcoholic beverages fall in this category, we do not supply them, but encourage folks to bring what they want to drink after the ride and around the campfire.
You supply at least one complete change of clothing, your toiletries, a warm jacket and layered clothing for the evenings, a pair of comfortable camp shoes, and a bathing suit and towel. There is not a weight limit; as long as you can lift it into the trailer, it can go to camp.