WYOMING HORSE PACK TRIP
If you want to be forever changed by the vast expanse of craggy cliffs and idyllic valleys that make up the Bridger Teton National Forest, untouched and raw just like it was when the earliest human inhabitants saw it 11,000 years ago, then a Wyoming horse pack trip is for you. Wyoming’s landscapes are a breathtaking sight to behold on foot and even more majestic to absorb from the back of a horse.
Let yourself escape through time while you pick along a mountain trail, where the loudest sounds to hear are your horse’s footsteps. After a long day of riding at a comfortable pace, you reach your destination. Having carried everything you need on your pack horse, you are free to explore as you please, untethered to a location, electricity and permanent shelter.
A Wyoming horse pack trip is a truly unforgettable experience, full of moments where life just seems to be standing still. This stillness leaves room for you to notice and feel things that the buzz of everyday life might cause you to miss.
There will certainly be plenty around you to stimulate your mind and creativity, as Wyoming is home to over 100 different species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. It offers a unique and distraction-free setting to build deeper and more inspired connections with your companions, nature and Mother Earth. A well-known Australian sustainability professor coined this feeling as eutierria, describing it as “a good and positive feeling of oneness with the earth and its life forces.” This feeling lies where “the human-nature relationship is spontaneous and mutually enriching.”
Horse packing trips are more complicated than traditional camping trips, as you need to know how to care for the animals in addition to having knowledge of the territory. Glamping on the Greys provides all the knowledge and equipment needed for the trip so you don’t have to worry about a thing and can enjoy your experience to the fullest.
We offer horse pack trips ranging from one night only to two nights or more, exploring destinations that are deeper into the heart of the wilderness. While it is definitely a rustic experience, we make sure you are well-fed by our chef who will accompany you, and that every need is catered to at the hands of one of our experienced wranglers. Spend a half day or a full day riding, set up camp and relax, fish, or take a hike on one of the scenic trails here.
Pack trips are unique in that they allow you to explore places that are much farther off the beaten path than a normal ride would allow. In these areas, animals have less contact with humans and you never know what you will see when out on a ride. In early spring, the hibernating animals are rising from their dens – bears with cubs in tow and foxes with their kits – all looking to learn new life skills. For a few weeks during summer, the area is flooded with the colorful wings of butterflies that recently emerged from their cocoons. During autumn, herbivores begin to migrate from higher-elevation areas to find food as the temperature drops.
It’s not always easy to know what to bring on a Wyoming horse pack trip, much less how much of it to bring. The experienced wranglers at Glamping on the Greys know just what to bring and they take care of packing all of your provisions for you. You will only need to bring the basic personal belongings.
Wyoming offers a marvelous diversity of trails to comb, like the ride up Greyback Ridge or the scenic loop to Bailey Lake. You could probably spend many years horseback riding on the trails of Wyoming and not cover all the ground that there is to cover.
With over 310,000 acres of protected land in Grand Teton National Park and well over two million acres in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming is a state that almost seems built to be experienced from the back of a horse. Glamping on the Greys is nestled in the picturesque Star Valley, just north of Alpine, which is where the Snake River meets the Palisades Reservoir. It is one of the most beautiful areas of Wyoming to explore and features the quintessentially impressive landscapes that make Wyoming such a grand destination for lovers of nature and the outdoors.
During an overnight horse camping trip, you’ll be saddling up riding and pack horses, then setting out with your group, a guide and a cook to a destination where you will camp for the night and return by horseback the following day or a couple days later. Horse camping in Wyoming offers a unique taste of how life was for the native Americans here as well as the first European settlers. Whether you’re a seasoned camping pro or a newbie, horse-packing trips are a unique way to experience horseback riding in Wyoming.
Part of the joy in going on a Wyoming horse pack trip is in the preparations, which you’ve learned to plan out carefully and precisely. Select your barest necessities, neatly and methodically pack them up, and fasten the straps of the pack saddle to your horse as you embark on a journey out into the unknown. With your survival materials bundled neatly on your pack horse’s saddle, you step out into the horizon with adventure on your mind and return with peace in your soul.
Though horse riding is definitely one of the activities at the top of most people’s wish lists during their stay here, there are a ton of other fun activities for you and your group to participate in during your time spent here in the West.
People come from all over the world to experience the legendary trout fishing that takes place in Wyoming. Wyoming’s waters supply some of the very best fly fishing that can be found anywhere, and it should be on the bucket list of every serious angler.
Hikers, climbers and mountain bikers can easily consider the Bridger Teton Mountain Range a playground with a tremendous range of trails to explore, from easy to expert level.
Hunting is also a popular pastime here, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department issues licenses for those looking to hunt. At the Glamping on the Greys campsite, we offer a full range of activities for people with different interests to enjoy, from yoga classes, wildlife photography, cooking classes, meditation, swimming, kayaking and more.
A horse pack trip is one of the best ways to make your Wyoming experience truly remarkable. Those with a taste for adventure will want to experience the untouched wilderness that still exists and venture deep into the most secluded parts of the mountains where nature rules and man is only there to observe. Build memories your kids will never forget while teaching them about the laws of nature. Pack trips are also an excellent activity for those looking to take a corporate retreat in Wyoming. Reward your colleagues with an experience they’ll be talking about for years to come.
Contact us to find out more about our Wyoming horse pack trips and all-inclusive glamping vacation packages.