$550 per person per day. Recommended staff gratuity (12-18%) and tax not included. Pre and post-ranch lodging and meals included. Age limit 10 years; Limited to 10 participants in good physical condition (minimum 6 participants per trip)
PAYMENT: We request 1/3 of the total charges to secure your vacation within 10 days of request. Deposit must be sent within 10 days of request or forfeiture may result. The balance of payment is due upon arrival, preferably by check. If using Visa/or MasterCard, a 2.5% convenience fee will be added. Groups: We can customize exclusive pack trips but require a minimum party size of 8. We require a 50% non-refundable deposit for groups of 5 or more.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancellation must occur, 50% of the deposit will be refunded prior to April 1st. After April 1st, deposits are non-refundable. We highly recommend trip or vacation insurance. Call Travel Guard at 877-249-5376 or on the web at www.travelguard.com.
Check-in in the afternoon on arrival day.
Check-out prior to 10:00 a.m. on departure day.
TRANSPORTATION: Transfer to/from the Great Falls International Airport or Great Falls hotel. Round-trip: $100 per person, $75 per person for parties of 4 or more. We provide transportation as per the following schedule only:
Arrival: We typically pick up guests between 12:30 to 1:30 pm and will depart Great Falls no later than 2:00 pm on arrival day. Call beforehand for a meeting time and place. Please make flight arrival before 2:00 pm.
Departure: The JJJ van will leave the Ranch around 9:30 am on departure day, arriving in Great Falls around 11:30 am. Please make sure the flight is after 12:00 p.m. on departure day.
If your itinerary must fall outside this schedule, you can arrange to stay in one of Great Falls’ many motels the night prior to, or after your trip. We can help with hotel referrals. *Because airlines often overbook flights causing some guests’ arrival delays, it may be wise to arrive in Great Falls the day before. If your flight arrives late, or you have an early flight out on departure day, you must rent a car.
Complete our Pack-trip Eligibility Form
2023 WILDERNESS TRIPS
Bob Marshall Wilderness pack trips are limited in number and size each year in coordination with the Forest Service and Wilderness rules.
TRIP 1: North Fork of the Sun – June 26-30; 5 trail days, 2 ranch nights $2750 plus tax ** FULL **
TRIP 2: North Fork to Chinese Wall Wilderness Trip – July 8-14; 7 trail days, 2 ranch nights, $3850 plus tax ** FULL **
TRIP 3: Deep Creek to Biggs Creek Wilderness Loop – July 17-21; 5 trail days, 2 ranch nights, $2750 plus tax ** FULL **
TRIP 4: North Fork Loop – August 6-11; 5 trail days, 2 ranch nights, $2750 **FULL**
NOTE: We reserve the right to change the day-to-day itinerary for reasons of weather, wildfires, rider ability, and unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. Children must be at least 10 years old and physically capable of riding long days in the saddle. Due to the nature of horseback riding in the wilderness, participants MUST be in good physical condition, and trips are not recommended if many health or physical issues exist or if you require a special diet. While we carry a satellite phone for emergencies, it is very difficult to bring someone out from a trip to seek medical attention. The emergency helicopter is costly and is for emergencies only. We also have the right to exclude a rider from a trip for inability to ride or behavior that endangers the other riders or the horses. **
While our 2023 trips are full, you can be added to a waiting list. Our 2024 Itinerary will be available by September 2023. If interested in 2024 trips, please complete the eligibility form and return it so that we can follow up.
