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The Colorado Plateau - This broad expanse of rugged, colorful tablelands
encompassing much of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona (the 4-Corners area)
is bounded by the Grand Canyon on the south and Uintah Basin on the north. To
overlook the canyonlands from Utah's High Plateaus is a remarkable experience
where the phrase "I can see for two-hundred miles" is not a figure of speech.
When summer's heat in the slickrock country becomes oppressive, the lure of
glacial lakes and lush meadows beckons both horse and rider. These trailrides
explore the plateau tops and canyons where the San Rafael Swell, Capitol Reef
National Park and Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument make their
dramatic break towards the Colorado River.
From a deluxe base camp you'll make daily rides deeper into this alpine
wilderness. Always a favorite feature of this ride are the lakes, wildflowers,
elk, deer, and other wildlife, as well as the spectacular vistas of the
4-Corners region where ten or more National Parks and Monuments may be seen in a
single panorama.
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Rates include accommodations (first night in
hotel), all meals except day one, 5 riding days
6 days/ 5 nights $ 1,390
Single+ $60 for 1st night hotel and tent
2008 Dates:
07/11-07/16
07/21-07/26 08/01-08/06 09/26-10/01
10/03-10/08
.... see details on Highlights
for each date
see availability
Meeting: Torrey
Airport: Moab, UT, Las Vegas, NV
Transfer: 370 from Moab, UT (take US Air to Moab via Salt
Lake) - to pay locally
The
Transfer Package includes a
scenic flight and then road transfer.
We recommend to rent a car in Las Vegas and drive in.
Gratuities: 15-20% suggested
Tack:
Western
Horses:
Quarter, Paints and Thoroughbred cross
Pace : Moderate with some trots and canters
Level: Novice+ to Intermediate
Min/Max Riders: 3-10
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at scenic Torrey (a town of a little over 200 population),
Participants will meet at 8:00pm. Meeting and lodging locations will be
specified upon reservation confirmation. We will have an orientation and final
packing session at this time.
Day 2
Meet the remainder of the crew and your horse; depart at 9:00am for our
trailhead. Your gear will travel by 4x4 vehicles to our basecamp.
Day 3
After breakfast and preparing lunch, from the Pleasant Creek base camp
you'll ride 4-6 hours before returning to a hot shower and cold drinks.
Day 4
Daylight at the Pleasant Creek camp brings the prospect of visiting
Scout Lake., Long Lake and spectacular Bowns Point.
Day 5
Riders follow Keller's Trail to the breath-taking vista on Chokecherry
Point, then across the Terrace to Pleasant Creek Falls.
Day 6
Departure day. After packing personal gear and breaking camp, riders
return through the multi-hued Navajo sandstone domes littered with volcanic
boulders to exchange your saddle seat for the short drive back to headquarters.
You arrive Torrey in the late afternoon.
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