Both Sides of the  Great Divide
8 day Vacation

experience level: intermediate-experienced

Start the week in Alberta riding through golden aspen forests and finish on the other side of the Continental Divide exploring the douglas fir and larch forests in British Columbia.

THE ITINERARY

Pick up in Calgary at 4:00, drop off at M&M Ranch followed by a reception and meet-and-greet.

Meet your horse and get to know your companion for the week! We will do an introduction to our methods of riding in the wilderness followed by a full day ride in Kananaskis Country.

We will do a full day ride in the mountains of Kananaskis Country. Route will be determined by the conditions and weather.

Full day ride in the mountains.

Load the horses in the trailer and drive to Nipika Mountain Resort in British Columbia. Its a 3+ hour scenic drive through Banff and Kootenay National Parks. Upon arrival, we’ll go for a late afternoon ride in along the beautiful Kootenay River Valley.

Day ride up the Cross River. Spend second night at Nipika.

We will go for a 2 hour ride in morning and then load the horses for our trip home. We will arrive at the ranch for supper.

After breakfast, it’s time to say good bye. Depart for airport at 9:30.

Explore the Beautiful Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia

“Both Sides of the Great Divide Ride” is designed for keen riders who want to experience the incredible wilderness of both Alberta and BC! You will have the ability to ride in the midst of the rockies in the gorgeous Kananaskis Country of Alberta and then explore Nipika Mountain Resort in BC. Over the duration of the trek, you will learn about wilderness horsemanship, the different types of nature in Alberta and BC and a myriad of other skills.

intermediate +

days riding: 6

lodge nights: 5

cabin nights: 2

intermediate +    days riding: 6    lodge nights: 5    cabin nights: 2

2024 DATES
Arrival Departure Price Availability
5 Oct 12 Oct $3,995 Sold Out
2025 DATES
Arrival Departure Price Availability
4 Oct 11 Oct $4,250 Available

Dining: Meals included from Sunday night – Sunday morning excluding Alcohol.

Single lodge room: $50/night

“Spectacular views everywhere, good horses and kind people ! Moose Mountain ranch is a small and local ranch with people who run their business with their heart. After 20 ranch trips in North America, this ranch week beats every other views : the mountain scenery is amazing everyday”

Karine,

“I’m a lifelong “horse girl”.. owned horses, competed, the works. This place takes excellent care of their horses, you can tell. Clean facilities. Very patient and lovely staff with the beginners in my group. Very straight forward explaining basics before you mount. Made everyone comfortable. Except for the blizzard that proceeded to start, it was the best trail riding experience I’ve had.!”

Ariel,