This 5-hour adventure takes you on a thrilling horseback ride through the Wild West expanse of Birkenhead Valley to our secluded backcountry camp. There, savor a cowboy supper — choose from steak, chops, or chicken with seasonal vegetables, legendary baked beans, and a homemade dessert in a glass jar. As dusk settles, relax by the campfire before your return to civilization. Perfect for solo travellers, families and friends, or nature enthusiasts eager to explore the Wild West. Saddle up, partner — the Wild West is calling!
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Tour highlights
The Cowboy Dinner
Indulge in a hearty feast — flame-grilled steak (or chops or chicken), seasonal vegetables, legendary baked beans, and homemade dessert
Sure-Footed Mountain Companions
Experience an unbreakable bond with your sure-footed mountain horse across challenging trails
Scenic Wild West Views
Marvel at breathtaking panoramic views of Birkenhead Valley’s rugged mountains and silent forests
Route details
Difficulty
Moderate
Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity
Available dates
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Number of individuals
2-6 tourists, over 14 y.o.
from
1 tourist
Tickets to group meeting place
Group meeting place
British Columbia, Pemberton
The group meets at: Pemberton
The tour’s last location: Pemberton
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Don C. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English
Don Coggins and Dudley Kennett are the founders of the horse- riding agency. The partners have a great deal of experience in the saddle and in backcountry travel in general. The creation of the company is an expression of their shared passion for horses and British Columbia’s wilderness.
Dudley was born and raised in BC’s Okanagan, working alongside his father who taught him early in life how to work a cattle range from horseback and to log with draft horses. He spent his spare time as an adult travelling on horseback with his mentor, Fred Shields, an experienced mountain guide from Seton Portage. Horses were his hobby during his career as a forest technician but in 1986 Dudley put his horses to work providing trail rides for Whistler’s visitors at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
Don spent his boyhood summers in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia working on his uncle’s beef and apple farm where he also learned to ride and tend horses. As an adult, he owned and operated a small hobby farm in New Brunswick using his spare time to train and ride his pleasure horses. Don followed his tour in the Canadian military with a long career in corporate Canada. In 1992 he moved to Whistler to establish a sales and marketing business that he continues to operate.
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What is included in the tour?
The tour includes the following:
- horse rental
- safety equipment
- fire-side dinner
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Reviews
- MMeganabout provider17 Aug, 2023This was the best horseback riding trip we’ve ever been on. From the horses to our guide Kyla and the other guides we met, the views to the accommodation (and let’s not forget the food!), everything was top notch and even better than expected. I never wanted to leave and wish we were still there. Everywhere we rode was stunning, with fun, varied terrain and gorgeous landscapes all around, and beautiful lake swimming and river dips followed by the option of a hot shower at camp plus plentiful, delicious food - we couldn’t have had a better trip and will definitely be back.
- SSallyabout provider9 Aug, 2023This was incredible from start to finish! So many great things to say I hardly know where to start! The owners Don and Dudley have clearly put a lot of thought into how to make this a great experience. Most importantly the riding is fantastic. The horses are well looked after, well trained, and navigate technical and steep trails with ease. The scenery and views are simply spectacular. My wrangler Olivia was amazing and did a great job. After a long day in the saddle the camp was very comfortable. Don's cooking is fantastic! The dinners and breakfasts in camp were all amazing. The beds were extremely comfortable so I had a great nights sleep ready for the next day. If you asked me what I'd change I honestly can't think of a thing. I will never forget this experience. HIGHLY recommended!!!
- JJustinabout provider19 Jul, 2023If you really love riding, this is the trip for you. All I can say is WOW. This is the real thing! Mountain riding at its best. For me, the most important factor on any horseback riding adventure is always the condition of the horses. They were in fantastic shape, well cared for and beautifully trained. I was amazed at how effortlessly they seemed to handled the steep and rocky terrain. Our Wranglers, Shelby and Fran, took excellent care of all the riders and the horses. They were just a pleasure to ride with. Don cooked us fantastic meals and was always working in the background making sure everything ran smoothly. This is an incredibly well run outfit. We even had the luxury of hot showers, comfy cots and spacious tents all located beside a mountain stream just perfect for an icy dip at the end of a day in the saddle. HEAVEN !
