Overview
Girls Ride Out! Women-Only Horseback Adventures
Every now and again, a woman needs to be free from the responsibilities of caring for and meeting the needs of others for awhile, to focus on her own well-being and pursue some of her own dreams. Today, women have the means and the time to make those dreams become a reality and for the Cowgirl at heart, there is nothing better for her soul than the whisper of a summer wind on her skin and the unique feel of a good saddle horse under her, as he lopes across the open range of Wyoming with other women who share those same desires. What women really want is to shed off the piled-up stress of daily life, eat great food, enjoy a good drink, to engage with other women in lots of laughter and to breathe deep of fresh, desert air. Peace and quiet alone, and sincere, quality time with friends both old and new will help you gain a perspective that may have been lost for awhile, as you ride stirrup to stirrup with other Cowgirls of the sage.
Active Rides on Good Horses
High Wild & Lonesome horseback adventures are not to be confused with dull "nose to tail" trail rides. A lifetime of outfitting experience has taught them that you will appreciate riding gentle, energetic, savvy Quarter Horses from the remuda. The rides are safe and controlled, yet physically active. Where practical, riders ride abreast and extended gaits such as the lope are favored, when and where appropriate.
Open-Range horsemanship philosophies and methods are practiced and taught throughout the week. The instruction is not formal, but ongoing, practical application whenever you are around the saddle Horses. You will be a much more confident and knowledgeable horsewoman at the conclusion of your horseback experience.
Away From the Crowds
One of the greatest benefits that you will enjoy when you choose a High Wild & Lonesome horseback riding vacation is the intimate, exclusive experience that is not often found with guest ranches, pack outfits, working ranches or other trail rides where 12-50 riders are common. A smaller group means more personal attention, more privacy and more individual space. You won't get lost in a crowd at High Wild & Lonesome; group size is limited to eight enthusiastic riders per week.
Home on the Range
You will live out on the trail in a full-amenity, vehicle-supported, wilderness-style camp. Sleep out under the stars or in a roomy, weather-proof canvas tent. A thick foam pad under your bedroll, plus the pure Wyoming air, promises you a good night's sleep. Wash off the trail dust at the end of the day's ride in a hot shower or take a refreshing dip in the cool waters of the river just a step away from your tent door.
The Cowboy kitchen is the heart of the camp, where your camp cook uses Dutch ovens over an open fire to serve you hearty, western-style meals. Settle into your camp easy chair, pour yourself a cup of steaming hot Cowboy coffee and enjoy a varied menu with fresh meats, crisp salads, homemade biscuits and breads, and, if you still have room, desserts made from scratch.
At nightfall, take your favorite beverage and join the crew around the campfire. Enjoy old-time and contemporary western music and poetry, and maybe a few good stories from your wranglers. Some of these tales might even be true!
Wide Open Spaces
When you to ride with High Wild & Lonesome, you will be horseback in the midst of the wide-open spaces of Wyoming, with 100-mile vistas stretching between the horizons. Ride along the Continental Divide as it crosses the Red Desert or into the Honeycombs badlands wilderness of the Great Divide Basin. Find yourself along the banks of the Sweetwater River as it winds its way like a ribbon of refreshment through the high, cool desert.
This tall and uncut country is the home of the true western perspective. Cowboys, wild horses, historic trails, and ancient Native American campsites are still a part of this landscape. The fences are few and far between, "civilization" is a long way off and the freedom to ride is limited only by your desire.
Ride with the Wades
You are personally invited to join Mike and Bobbi Wade, and their teenage daughters Emily and Amanda, for the ninth season of this unique horseback experience. You have their word that you will go home with a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of self. So get ready to pull your cinch, catch a stirrup and ride with High Wild & Lonesome!
Travel & Industry Awards
- Featured in 2004 Autumn Issue of Persimmon Hill Magazine, Official Publication of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
- Featured on Discovery HD Channel in December 2004, 'Festivals of the World/Off the Beaten Path'
- True West Magazine's 2003 Best of the West 'Best Backcountry Outfitter'
- Featured in the new architecture and design publication "Mountain and High Desert Hideaways" by Gladys Montgomery, published by Rizzoli Int'l. Publications, Inc., 2005
- 2007 True West Magazine Best of the West "Best Tour Company"
- 2008, Selected as one of National Geographic Adventurer Magazine's "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth"
- 2007, Recognized by renowned author Pam Munoz-Ryan, in her new book "Paint the Wind"
- 2008 True West Magazine Reader's Choice "Best Tour Company"
Affiliations
- Sublette County Chamber of Commerce
- Wyoming Travel & Tourism
- Wyoming Travel Industry Coalition
- Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
Payments Accepted
- Certified Check
- MasterCard
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Reservation Policy
$700.00 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit required upon booking to hold reservation. Balance due in full 45 days prior to arrival, NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER TRIP IS PAID IN FULL. All payments in U.S. dollars.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds are made of deposits or balances paid in full if cancellation is made by customer. High Wild & Lonesome LLC reserves the right to alter or cancel any attractions, dates or activities that do not meet the high standards of the company, due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event that High Wild & Lonesome must totally cancel a trip, customers will be offered the opportunity to come during a different time period or will be issued a refund; this option only applies to trips cancelled by High Wild & Lonesome.
Other Travel Offerings
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