Triple J Wilderness Pack Trips, Montana
United States, Pack Trips
The Triple J Ranch, Montana runs a variety of pack trips from July to September with a selection of 6 day horseback trips into the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Each trip is unique ranging from base-camp orientated trips to those that traverse the wilderness.
The Bob Marshall Wilderness region consists of over a million acres of rugged peaks, beautiful river valleys, tranquil lakes and expansive forests. There is a vast array of wildlife including elks, bears, mountain goats, wolves, bears, moose and mule deer. In addition the fast flowing rivers provide excellent fly or bait fishing with cutthroat and rainbow trout commonly caught.
The Triple J Ranch is the trailhead where you will stay the first and the last night of your vacation. They will take time to fit you to your horse and saddle and provide safety and riding instructions.
They provide everything you need for these horse camping trips, so all you need to bring is your sleeping bag, pad and personal items.
Each camp is picturesque and set up is normally by a river or mountain stream and allows you time to explore, ride, fish or relax. Guests have private tents with waterproof floors, screen windows and vestibules for storing duffle. Portable showers are available for your comfort, although the more adventurous wash away the days dirt in the creek.
The travelling trips usually ride one day and layover the next day with three or four camps. The fully guided horse pack trips are designed to suit all levels of riders through this unspoiled country where the only way to travel is by foot or horse.
Pack mules carry all the camp gear so you are able to ride without hindrance. Superb food, well managed camps, sure-footed trail horses and skilled guides, ensure an experience of a lifetime.
2012 Departure Dates:
Trip 1: Wildlife Extravaganza: 8 - 14 July 2012
This trip travels to our base camp in the heart of the Sun River Valley, along Biggs Creek. The valley is unique for its expansive meadows rimmed by snow capped peaks in the summer range of elk, deer & bighorn sheep. Base camp features deluxe wall tents with cots and large cook tent. Designed to maximize opportunity for wildlife watching with emphasis on scenic day rides, fishing and hiking.
Trip 2: Wall Trip: 19 - 25 August 2012
Traveling into the Sun River Valley area, this trip then climbs to the famous Chinese Wall, a majestic and rugged 12 mile section of the Continental Divide. With camps along the banks of the Sun River and at the base of the Divide, we'll explore the splendor of this spectacular rock formation. Fishing, hiking and riding opportunities abound.
Based out of camp on Biggs Creek in the North Fork of the Sun River Valley, these trips highlight scenic day rides to Beartop Lookout, Elk Hill and Gates Park. The Sun River Elk herd is over 2500 in number and in September, the fall rutting season is in full swing. We'll see first hand the elk herd dynamics and other high country wildlife with the backdrop of the Chinese Wall. Layover days are filled with fishing, hiking, interpretive day rides, or relaxing in a peaceful setting.
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The most important aspect of bookng a Ranch holiday is to ensure that the ranch you book offers exactly what you are looking for. Each ranch holiday falls in to a certain category which we have listed below for your guidance. Ranch Holidays are suitable for riders of all abilities, experienced riders may prefer a ranch with a varied terrain and one that offers Cattle Drives or Pack Trips whilst the novice rider would be more suited to a Guest or Resort Ranch offering more facilities and activities in addition to riding.
Working Ranches - Most working ranches earn their main income from working the land and livestock. Working Ranch's often allow small numbers of guests to share their lives and become part of the team, supplementing their income and providing you with a unique insight of how a working ranch operates. Taking a Working Ranch Holiday often gives you the opportunity to join in with daily ranch activities including cattle drives, branding and checking on the ranches livestock. Working Ranches are normally suitable for experienced riders only.
Guest Ranches - Riding is the main activity on guest ranches however they often offer many other activities ranging from fly fishing, white water rafting, hiking, mountain biking and archery. Accommodation on guest ranches is generally of a higher standard than that of a working ranch and the riding is often suitable for all riding abilities from beginners to experienced depending on the ranches terrain.
Resort Ranches - These are luxury resorts set in the wilderness of North America offering a range of outdoor activities with riding being one of them. Resort Ranches are popular with those that wish to be pampered and enjoy the great outdoors and to include some riding during their stay. Resort Ranches often feature a spa, outdoor or indoor swimming pool, tennis, 4WD tours or the ranch and surrounding wilderness as well as fly fishing, archery, hiking and mountain biking. Dining is normally gourmet with a number of resort ranches being part of Relais & Chateaux. All riding abilities are catered for but Resort Ranches are more popular with the less experienced rider.
Horse and Cattle Drives - For those experienced riders that dream of becoming a real cowboy on holiday, a Horse or Cattle Drive is the perfect choice. A number of ranches offer Horse and Cattle Drives atcertain times of the year whilst others specialise in this activity and offer it for most of their opening season. A Horse or Cattle Drive Holiday is the ultimate cowboy experience, you will become part of a working team and spend most of the day in the saddle. Evenings are often spent around a campfire reflecting on the hard days work you have just undertaken, accommodation in normally basic cabins or tents.
Pack Trips - A great way to experience the great outdoors and wide open spaces in the North American Wilderness is by including a Pack Trip in your ranch holiday. A number of our most popular ranches offer the chance of a one, two or three night pack trip at an additional cost. Most pack trips will entail several hours in the saddle carrying your own provisions in to the wilderness and areas where usually inaccessible by man. Accommodation on a Pack Trip is normally in rustic and basic cabins without electricity or in tents. Pack Trips are suitle to intermediate and experienced riders.
The above descriptions are to be use as a general guide only, for further details speak to one of our Ranch Holiday specialists.
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Delphine Segal
Staying at a ranch will delight anyone who is searching for a real country Western feel.
It is a fantastic opportunity to watch the cowboys at work, rounding up the cattle or for a more authentic experience, take a ride through the majestic mountains and valleys.Read more -
Delphine Segal
Staying at a ranch will delight anyone who is searching for a real country Western feel.
It is a fantastic opportunity to watch the cowboys at work, rounding up the cattle or for a more authentic experience, why not take a ride through to the majestic mountains and valleys.Read more
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