Bear Tracking and Conservation Expedition

Saddle up your own horse and learn from our guides how to properly pack the pack horses, gaining hands-on experience before we set out for camp. Start your day with breakfast at the ranch and set your intentions during our morning review.

Take on a journey through lush Douglas fir and Lodgepole pine forests, conquer breathtaking mountain passes, and ride through serene valleys, pausing for lunch in a vibrant wildflower meadow. Connect with nature by collecting Grizzly bear hair from rub trees, sipping water from the creeks, scouting for bears, and mastering tracking techniques.

Upon arrival at our rustic mountain camp, settle in by participating in camp chores such as fetching water from the creek, learning to split firewood and start a fire, and unpacking the horses. Ride the horses to their grazing meadows, then enjoy a scenic hike back to camp through pristine wilderness. The meadows are just 15-20 minutes away, where you will learn how to stake and hobble your horse for the night. Contribute to conservation efforts by using our Range Record Grazing Sheet to identify various grazes and wildflowers.

Join in preparing dinner over the campfire and roast marshmallows. Spend the night in our rustic prospector wall tents, surrounded by the sounds of nature as you gaze up at the stars.

As the sun rises, take on a hike with your guides to gather your horses from the staking meadows. Once you’ve saddled your own horse, ride back to camp. Participate in preparing breakfast and packing lunches while enjoying a meal and setting your intentions during our morning review.

After breakfast, head out on a day ride from camp to prime bear-tracking locations, pausing for lunch amidst breathtaking views. Contribute to wildlife conservation by scouting for animals and recording your sightings on our Wildlife Sightings Form. Learn about the endangered Whitebark Pine trees and evaluate their population health, and gather Grizzly bear hair from rub trees for DNA analysis.

Immerse yourself in nature by drinking from the creek, discovering various plants, and bonding with your horse. Later, return to camp, bring the horses back to the staking meadows, and secure them before enjoying an evening hike back to camp.

Join in the preparation of dinner over the campfire and savor roasted marshmallows. Reflect on your day's achievements and gratitude during our evening review. Finally, spend the night in our rustic prospector wall tents, falling asleep to the sounds of nature and counting the stars above.

As dawn breaks, embark on a guided hike to collect your horses from the staking meadows. Once you’ve saddled your own mount, ride back to camp. Join in the preparation of breakfast and packing lunches while enjoying a meal and setting your intentions during our morning review.

After breakfast, set out on a day ride to prime bear-tracking spots, taking a break for lunch surrounded by stunning views. Help with wildlife conservation by looking for animals and noting your observations on our Wildlife Sightings Form. Discover the endangered Whitebark Pine trees, assess their population health, and collect Grizzly bear hair from rub trees for DNA analysis.

Connect with nature by sipping from the creek, exploring various plants, and deepening your bond with your horse. Later, return to camp, escort the horses back to the staking meadows, and secure them before enjoying an evening hike.

Join in the preparation of dinner over the campfire and indulge in roasted marshmallows. Finally, settle in for the night in our rustic prospector wall tents, drifting off to the sounds of nature and counting the stars overhead.

As the sun rises, begin your day with a guided hike to gather your horses from the staking meadows. After saddling your mount, ride back to camp. Participate in preparing breakfast and packing lunches while savoring your meal and reflecting on your intentions during our morning review.

Following breakfast, embark on a day ride to some of the best bear-tracking locations, taking a moment to enjoy lunch with breathtaking views. Contribute to wildlife conservation by keeping an eye out for animals and recording your findings on our Wildlife Sightings Form. Explore the endangered Whitebark Pine trees, and gather Grizzly bear hair from rub trees for DNA analysis.

Immerse yourself in nature by sipping from the creek, discovering different plant species, and strengthening your connection with your horse. In the afternoon, return to camp, guide the horses back to the staking meadows, and secure them before heading out for an evening hike.

Help prepare dinner over the campfire and treat yourself to some roasted marshmallows. Finally, unwind for the night in our rustic prospector wall tents, falling asleep to the sounds of nature and the twinkling stars above.

As the sun rises, you'll take on a hike with your guides to gather your horses from the staking meadows. After saddling your own horse, you'll ride back to camp. Once there, you'll assist in preparing breakfast and packing lunches while enjoying your meal and setting your intentions during our morning review.

After packing up camp and tidying the area, you'll help load the horses before we set off. The ride back to the Ranch will take you through stunning landscapes, featuring beautiful valleys and impressive ridge-lines.

You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy lunch atop a mountain or in a scenic alpine meadow. Upon arrival at the ranch, you'll gather for dinner and reflect on the day's achievements during our evening review.

Afterward, you can unwind around the fireplace or step out onto the deck for some breathtaking star-gazing before settling in for the night in the ranch accommodations.

Enjoy breakfast at the ranch and participate in bareback horse riding lessons. Hone your skills with target shooting instruction and practice. Complete your Wilderness Journal to reflect on your experiences, the impact they had on you, and the lessons you plan to integrate into your daily life.

Conclude with a farewell lunch at the ranch, where you'll review your Wilderness Journal and receive a certificate acknowledging your personal transformations throughout the trip.

Depart for home or Vancouver, with an evening arrival.