Embrace the Wilderness in the Mountains

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Basic

Basic+

Weight limit

Connect with nature on the mountain! Following our first night, we will ride through the cattle, inspect the fences, and address any necessary repairs or maintenance. You will have the opportunity to participate in all of this, plus enjoy the experience of 'roughing it' at an authentic mountain camp while exploring and immersing yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the Bighorns.

!! Please take into consideration the info below:

We run every week June- September.

Weekly single $3150
Weekly double $2850
Two week double $5625

We don`t have a strict itinerary.

Please contact us for more details.

Richard T. is the provider and guide of this trip

The provider speaks: English

We are a historic, working cattle ranch that invites guests to experience ranch life first hand. When you spend a week at our ranch, you help us move cattle, check and repair fence, doctor cows and horses and any other projects we have going on at that time! Share three meals a day with our family in a cozy setting with delicious home cooked meals, then spend the evenings star gazing from the cabin decks or hot tub. Our June guests may have the chance to camp on our mountain lease and help us repair fence in preparation for when the cows come up. Then from July- September, when our cows are pastured in the mountains, we camp for 2-3 nights a week to manage them. In your off time, do some sight seeing. Buffalo and the surrounding towns are full of history! Visit any of the local museums, check out the adorable downtown or take a drive up Crazy Woman Canyon.

The tour guides you'll probably meet as well

Candace

Candace was a Maine native with a background in veterinary medicine before moving onto the ranch. You will see her regularly at meals, helping pair you with you horse and out on the trails.

John

John, like his father is a lifelong rancher. He has grown up on the ranch and helped guide guests for 30 years. You will see John at meals, on the trails and in the fields processing hay and tending cattle.

Tour highlights

Cowboy-Style Living

Embrace the true spirit of the West with open-fire cooking, cowboy-style coffee, and a rustic yet comfortable setting

Starry Nights & Mountain Views

Enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas and sleep under a canopy of stars in a truly unique and remote location

Immersive Cow Camp Adventure

Join us for an authentic cow camp experience, spending nights amidst the stunning Bighorn Mountains while assisting with cattle management

Route details

Guests begin arriving after 3pm on Sunday. You will be greeted by your hosts and given time to settle into your cabins.

Enjoy a home cooked meal with the ranch staff and your new friends.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

This tour is suitable for all riding levels. Equestrians should have no serious health issues and must be able to get on and off by themselves, using a mounting block is fine

Horse breed: typically Quarter horses, though we do have a draft cross, some mustangs and a Norwegian Fjord.

Tack type: Western.

*Please note that half the week is spent in the mountains at 9000 feet. The elevation can cause sickness for some guests.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Basic+

Camp Site

5 nights

Tent

2 nights

While we are on the ranch, guests stay in private (per party) cabins. Each cabin varies in size and capacity. We have 5 cabins each with a private bathroom

Coachman is 1 bedroom with a queen and full sized bed and a futon in the living room;
Elkhorns 1 & 2, each have a queen bed downstairs and a twin upstairs;
Homestead is a studio with a queen bed;
Rendevous has 3 bedrooms - 1 with a queen, 1 with a full and twin and 1 with a full.

While we are in the mountains we have either a bunk house (about 10 bunk beds - men's and women's side, divided by curtains). We also have tents for guests to use - 4 canvas teepees and regular tents.

Each cabin varies in size and capacity. We have 5 cabins:

Coachman is 1 bedroom with a queen and full sized bed and a futon in the living room;
Elkhorns 1 & 2, each have a full bed downstairs and a twin upstairs;
Homestead is a studio with a queen bed;
Rendevous has 3 bedrooms - 1 with a queen, 1 with a full and twin and 1 with a full.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Wyoming, Natrona County, Casper/Natrona County International Airport

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included

riding program;
accommodation;
3 meals a day;
shuttle to and from the Casper airport (if guests rent a car that is their own expense);
pack horses and tacks;
riding equipment;
English speaking guides;
first aid kit.

Extras

international flights to and from the US;
additional accommodation and meals before and after the tour;
alcoholic beverages;
tips, gratuities and personal expenses.

Group size

up to 10 tourists

Duration

7 days

6 nights

It's important to know

Riding boots / cowboy boots (we do not allow people to ride in sneakers, lace up boots (such as hiking boots) or muck type boots);
Jeans, layers for warmth, sunscreen, a hat (baseball cap and / or cowboy hat with stampede string);
We recommend guests bring their own helmets.