2012 Schedule
Yellowstone Backcountry Pack Trips
Family Special! July 8-11: "Gallatin River"
Limited to: 8 guests
Great Family Adventure! Short rides, beautiful scenery and wildlife opportunities await. Elk, wolves, moose and bear all reside in the Gallatin region. Historic day rides on Native American trails make for a perfect trip in Yellowstone’s Back Country.
Rate: $1,850.00 per person
50% nonrefundable deposit is required to confirm reservation.
Riding the High Country! July 15-20: "Pelican Valley/Lamar River"
Limited to: 8 guests — 2 available
Early season riding adventure in the Lamar River area of Yellowstone. It is still early summer; wildlife babies, and meadows full of wildflowers make for an unmatched Yellowstone Pack Trip. Also, opportunity for early season cutthroats will please the fly fisherman in your group.
Rate: $2,950.00 per person
50% nonrefundable deposit is required to confirm reservation.
Car shuttle available for an additional $125.00 per vehicle
Native American Trails! July 22-27: "Gallatin/Sportsman Lake"
Limited to: 8 guests
If you want to see some spectacular wildlife and scenery in Yellowstone, join us on this pack trip. Moose, bear, bighorn sheep and elk all inhabit this unique Northwest corner of Yellowstone Park. High mountain passes, (used by the Native Americans) treat you to unbelievable vistas of Yellowstone. Opportunities to fish wild cutthroat trout at Sportsman Lake, Fan Creek and the Gallatin River await the fly fishing adventurer.
Rate: $2,650.00 per person
50% nonrefundable deposit confirms reservation
New! August 5-10:
"Wilderness Self Discovery Through the Eyes of the Horse"
Limited to: 8 guests
"I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown; for going out, I found, was really going in." — John Muir.
The experience of being in the wilderness, surrounded by its beauty and grandeur, its sounds and silences, its creatures large and small, has a way of connecting us to our deepest yearnings, prompting reflections about life and our place in it. This trip promises to add a life-changing dimension to the already magical experience of traveling Yellowstone’s wilderness on horseback — the opportunity to deepen reflection, tap into your inner wisdom, find your bearings, and adjust or even chart a new course for the next stage of your life — with guidance from the horses themselves. Yes, the same horses who generously carry us over the trails through the wilderness will be our guides on an inner journey as well!
We are excited to be partnering with Mary Burg and Julie Dempster, two professional coaches and Equine Guided Educators who have been leading adults in self discovery and personal development since 2004. Their specialty is bringing the wisdom of horses to human beings to support them in being more effective leaders in their lives and in the world. Join all us for a life changing pack trip in Yellowstone.
Additional information about this program.
Rate: $3,840.00 per person
50% nonrefundable deposit confirms reservation
Best Wildlife! August 12-17: "Mirror Plateau"
Limited to: 8 guests — Sold out
"Outside" magazine listed our Mirror Plateau trip as the 8th Best National Park Adventure in 2011!
This trip continues to be our most popular and best wildlife pack trip.
Rate: $2,950.00 per person
50% nonrefundable deposit confirms reservation.
Car shuttle available for an additional $125.00 per vehicle
Remote Expedition! August 21-29: "Thorofare/South Boundary"
Limited to: 8 guests — 3 Available
The Thorofare Pack Trip travels into the most "remote" area in the lower 48 states. Trails traveled are much the same as those in "times gone by" when the mountain men and Native Americans traveled this area. This pack trip is for those who want a true "wilderness expedition". We will spend 9 days on the trail, using 5 unique campsites and travel over 85 miles. Highlights include spectacular fly fishing, majestic views of the surrounding mountain ranges, and grand vistas from the Lake. Wolves, bears, elk and moose are waiting to be spotted. Join us for a true back country adventure.
Rate: $3,400.00 per person
50% nonrefundable deposit confirms reservation
Car shuttle available for an additional $125.00 per vehicle
Pack trip locations are subject to change (if campsites cannot be reserved or Park Service closes the camp). In the event of a change, we will make every effort to plan a very similar pack trip.
Payment and Deposit Information
We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards. We also accept checks.
Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of deposit.
Please remember that deposits are nonrefundable, as we work on a very limited season.
Final payment for pack trips is due two weeks prior to trip.
Mike and Erin Thompson
Wilderness Pack Trips, Inc.
172 E. River Rd.
Emigrant, MT 59027
(406)848-9953
email: packtrips@aol.com