Horse Pack Trips
Easily accessible from Big Sky, Lee Metcalf Wilderness, Gallatin Range, and northwest Yellowstone are popular horse pack trip destinations with those wishing to experience a western adventure, solitude, and breath-taking scenery.
- Experience the backcountry of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, Gallatin Mountains, or Yellowstone from the saddle.
- Chose among an overnight, multi-day, or customized guided horse pack trips
- Combine hunting or fly-fishing with your pack trip.
- An experienced guide will share local knowledge, set up camp and cook, and of course care for your horse!
Overview
Nestled between several mountain ranges, the Big Sky area is the perfect launching point for an unforgettable horse pack trip. With a Big Sky horse pack trip, one can experience the solitude associated with backpacking without having to worry about the weight of a pack. Whether you chose a simple overnight Big Sky pack trip or an extended adventure, you and your companions will enjoy awe-inspiring scenery, wildlife, and opportunity for fly-fishing or hunting.
Where to go on a Pack Trip
Yellowstone National Park
Located to the south of Big Sky, northwest Yellowstone is a common destination for Big Sky, Montana pack trips. Common destinations within the park include Slough Creek, Lamar Valley, and Bechler River. In addition to world-class fly-fishing, this corner of Yellowstone is home to abundant wildlife such as grizzly and black bears, moose, elk, and wolves.
Lee Metcalf Wilderness
Established in 1983, the Lee Metcalf Wilderness lies across the mountains of the Madison Range. As a designated wilderness area, it is accessible only by foot or horse and therefore a perfect Big Sky horse trip destination. Travel and camping sites are often at tree line, offering spectacular Rocky Mountain vistas, fields of alpine wildflowers, and abundant wildlife.
Gallatin Mountains
Another popular Big Sky horseback riding trip destination is the Gallatin High Country. Nestled in the Gallatin mountains, lies the headwaters of the famous Gallatin River. Fly-fishing and wildlife viewing are popular activities on this particular pack trip.
Rates and Fees
Pack trips often include meals, sometimes gourmet, a guide, tents, and camping supplies. Not surprisingly, these pack trips are considerably more expensive. These trips, which is reflected in costs of $250 to $395 per person per day. Additional pack mules will likely incur additional costs.
Hire a Guide
In general, Big Sky horse pack trips include a guide. An experienced, local guide is invaluable and allows visitors to relax, learn about the area's natural history, and truly enjoy this unique wilderness experience. Some companies may offer an alternative trip, where the horses and guide will drop visitors and there gear off at a base camp.
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