The First Day of Four Day Trips - Hussey’s Camp

The backcountry adventure begins as we head northwest to the first night’s destination at Hussey’s.  We saddle up at trail head where you will be assigned your horse for the duration of  your horseback vacation. Today’s ride is approximately 4 to 5 hours with a lunch break along the way. Travelling through wooded areas of the Ghost River Valley on trails that are walking only because of the terrain.  Your guide will take you through quiet creek crossings, over majestic ridges with spectacular views, and finally through dense forests to a quaint cabin site named after an old Brewster Family friend, who had the original cabin in this private mountain location.

Spend the evening around the campfire recounting stories of the old times and enjoying a traditional cowboy dinner. When you are ready to retire for the evening, you can head for your cabin, with a comfortable place to lay your head, after your first day in the mountain air. 

The Second Day of Four Day Trips- Meadow Creek Camp

We pack up to leave Hussey’s; and today’s trail leads us along grassy ridges beneath the watchful eye of ancient snow-covered peaks, to the Meadow Creek camp with yesterday’s memorable adventure fresh in our minds.

This area has been the winter grazing grounds for Brewster horses since the early 1900’s. Over the years the family has run as many as 600 head of horses, but today only runs about 150. Thoughts today will wonder back to a time long ago as you continue to ‘Live the Lore of the West’.

We will climb mountain passes, keeping an eye out for Rocky Mountain Big Horn sheep, deer, elk, and possibly even wild horses! Traveling through meandering river bottoms and encountering beaver dams will keep you riding tall in your saddle all day. Our 4-to-5-hour excursion will bring us to the Meadow Creek Cabins, with its panoramic vista of Black Rock Mountain and surrounding mountain ranges.

Enjoy a few stories around the campfire about past Brewster Company Ranch experiences, or most likely a few of your own, all the while under a beautiful starlit sky. If you are lucky, you will even hear the Meadow Creek wolf pack, as they astound you with their lonely calls.

The Third Day of four day trips - Meadow Creek Camp

Today we have numerous trails we can explore from Meadow Creek, including riding northwest towards the southern tip of Lake Minnewanka. If guests prefer, they can remain at the Camp for a relaxing day surrounded by the majestic mountain vistas, including views of Devil’s Head. Our final evening together we can once again enjoy the campfire as the evening slips away and we retreat to our log cabins.

The Fourth day of Four day trips - Meadow Creek Camp

We pack up to leave Meadow Creek; our last day on the trail together, but we will not soon forget our adventure of the past three days. Not wanting to leave this magical Meadow Creek, we explore the natural beauty of the area, before departing back on our journey to Kananaskis Guest Ranch. Southward and across the Ghost River, with rugged peaks as a magnificent backdrop, we travel the old horse trails once again enjoying the splendor that is the Canadian Foothills and Rocky Mountains.

The two Day Overnight Trip - Meadow Creek Camp

Our two day, overnight trips, depart trail head and travel to the Meadow Creek Camp. Returning the next day, with south easterly views of the mountain and foothill terrains, after time to explore this area on a morning trail ride.

Terrain

The horseback riding is on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains bordering Banff National Park. For those asking for specific location information, we are also along the Ghost River Natural area, and near the southern tip of Lake Minnewanka, and Black Rock Mountain. There is no opportunity to gallop as the terrain is often steep, with a lot of ups and downs, and well treed. All rides are at a walking pace.

Contact us to check availability for Two and Four day trip departures, and to let us know your preferred trip dates.

All Trips depart at 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m from the Kananaskis Guest Ranch with an approximate 40-minute transfer to trail head with horses, guides and your personal gear. Please ensure that you check in by 9 a.m. the morning of your scheduled departure.  You are welcome to leave vehicles at the Guest Ranch.

call 403-762-5454 TO BOOK or email horses@brewsteradventures.com

Your dinner is served buffet style and may contain the following menu items:

• Chicken, Steak, or Pork

• Salad (Garden or Caesar)

• Potatoes or rice

• Dessert

• Juice, coffee and tea

Rise and shine with the early birds! Your breakfast is also served buffet style and may consist of the following menu:

• Eggs

• Bacon and sausage

• French toast

• Pancakes

• Fresh fruit bowl

• Juice, coffee and tea

You will be required to bring the following:

• Boots suitable for riding and a change of shoes for camp

• Wet weather gear (waterproof jacket and pants recommended)

• Gloves and a hat

• Warm jacket and sweater

• Change of clothes (only one or two changes recommended)

• Toiletries, towel, flashlight, sunscreen, sunglasses and bug repellent

• Camera

Packing Your Gear

All gear must be packed in nylon or canvas bag, or bag with no frame (no suitcases). It is a good idea to line the inside of your bags with plastic to prevent  moisture from getting in.

You may bring alcohol on the trip if you wish to drink while at either cabin locations around the campfire. This will be transported in our pack boxes. Please do not include it in your duffel bag as it may break.

Bags should be packed as lightly as possible, maximum 30 pounds allowed. The weather in the mountains can vary and change quickly; it is always better to be too warm than too cold, so pack accordingly.