Frequently Asked Questions

Our homestead is about a four-hour drive from Williams Lake, mostly along Highway 20 towards Tatla Lake. Along the way, you'll pass through Riske Creek and Redstone, where cell service is available. You'll also find service in Tatla Lake.

From Tatla Lake, it's a gravel road the rest of the way to the lodge, so expect a bumpier ride. Beyond Tatla Lake, you'll be off the grid with no cell service along the final stretch of the journey.

We recommend letting family or friends know your travel plans before leaving Williams Lake.

To secure your spot, we require a 30% deposit at the time of booking. The deposit is non-refundable, except in the event that we cancel the trip.

For more information, please refer to our Cancellation Policy under the FAQ section.

Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll send you a detailed packing list for your specific trip, so you’ll know exactly what to pack.

No, there’s no cell service on the trip, so you can fully disconnect. Free Wi-Fi is available at the Lodge.

We may cancel or change a trip because of extreme weather, wildfire, natural disaster, road conditions or other circumstances beyond our control. Your safety comes first. If we cancel, you can transfer your booking to another available date or receive a full refund of everything you’ve paid, including the deposit. If you decide to cancel yourself, our standard cancellation terms apply.

Our maximum rider weight is 230 lbs (104 kg), for the well-being of our horses. We have a limited number of horses that can carry heavier riders, so please contact us before booking to confirm availability.

Yes, on our Pioneer Trip. Riders of all levels have joined, and we adapt to each rider’s ability. Our Explorer Trip is for confident riders who are comfortable on varied mountain terrain. Not sure which suits you? Contact us and we’ll help you choose.

Group sizes depend on the trip. Our Pioneer Trip hosts up to 8 riders and our Explorer Trip up to 7. We keep groups small so everyone gets a personal, immersive experience.

We can’t guarantee sightings on any particular ride, but we ride deep into unpopulated country, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to see wildlife.

You're welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages and enjoy them during your stay. However, alcohol is not permitted before or during riding activities for everyone's safety.

Smoking is only permitted outdoors and well away from the horses, hay, tents, buildings and other flammable materials. Please make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished and never leave cigarette butts behind.

As we're in the backcountry, fire safety is especially important. We appreciate everyone's help in keeping our guests, animals and surroundings safe.

We understand how much your animals mean to you, but for the safety of our guests and horses, we’re unable to accommodate personal dogs or horses on our trips.

The backcountry terrain can be challenging, especially for horses that are unfamiliar with the area and conditions. Our own friendly dogs are part of the adventure and are well accustomed to travelling alongside our horses.

We appreciate your understanding!

Each guest has a private room with two comfortable double beds and a private bathroom with a bathtub. If you're travelling with family members and would like to share a room, we're happy to arrange that. We kindly ask guests to let us know in advance how they would prefer to share the bedrooms — whether they'd like to share with family members or have a room to themselves — so we can organize the accommodation accordingly.

The rides are best enjoyed by riders who can sit balanced and actively guide their horse. You won’t just be sitting: the trails include uphill and downhill sections that call for some balance. Riders of all levels have joined our Pioneer Trips and enjoyed them, because we adapt to each rider’s ability and match every rider with the right horse.