Grizzlies are truly a symbol of the wilderness.  View these awesome creatures in their natural habitat as they progress through the seasons on this Grizzly Viewing Adventure in British Columbia.

After the long winter months in deep hibernation, the Grizzlies emerge from their den, as nature‘s clock dictates from mid-April to early May. 

As the snow begins to melt and the fresh shoots of grass appear along the alpine slopes, this is the prime time to view the Grizzlies at lower elevations. On our 4 Day Grizzly Viewing guest- ranch based adventure, find yourself silently peering down into the lush valley bottom as mother and cub play and feed on the new grass, temptingly sweetened by the spring air. On foot and by 4X4, from May 1 through to June 11, view the Grizzlies as they re-establish their territories and start a new season.

Dates:

April  27 - June 21
Thursday noon to Sunday 1pm,
Monday noon to Thursday 1pm  
by 4x4 and foot

How this Grizzly Viewing Adventure in British Columbia makes a difference:

It is our goal to manage our guide territory for the finest wilderness experience possible. We are conscious to look at all human impact on the land and wildlife, provide research and input on how resources can be managed in cooperation with the respective government agencies. Our individual management plans for the resources, such as Range and Wildlife, make up our Guide Area Plan. It is this Plan that ensures sustained and compatible uses for a quality wilderness tourism product.

The management of our resources is a large part of our daily operations, and we provide many opportunities for guest involvement. For example, guides and guests on our trips use our wildlife sighting forms to bring back information on specific wildlife herds for accurate population counts.

The most significant project we have been involved in is making a business case for the establishment of the South Chilcotin Mountain Park for wilderness tourism operators. The efforts for the creation of South Chilcotin Mountains Park mean that the South Chilcotin Mountains is now a protected provincial park. As a consequence, under Provincial Park regulations, the habitats of the wildlife within the park are preserved and protected for generations to come.

HOW TO CHOOSE

Deciding whether to choose a Ranch or a Camp based adventure has a lot to do with past experiences and personal preferences.

Ranch Based

These adventures are suited to all levels - the beginner to the advanced. Ranch based adventures allow for flexibility in duration and degree of difficulty on a day-to-day basis. Our Guest Ranch is spacious, complete with two storey fireplace, sun room, large central dining room, a large outdoor deck facing the rugged Coast Mountains, and queen beds with feather duvets. The atmosphere is similar to that of a large family home. The 8 guest bedrooms have a varied combination of sleeping arrangements (such as queen, twin, single, and queen with bunk), along with 4 shared bathrooms. Our log chalets are self-contained, and range in size from the 1 bedroom Honeymoon Cabin to the 3 bedroom Family Reunion.

Camp Cabin

Camp Based Levels I, II and III
These adventure are suited for the beginner/intermediate to the advanced. Our Alpine Camps vary between fully equipped permanent base camps and seasonal camps. The permanent camps include different combinations of log cabins and/or tent cabins for eating and sleeping. Tent cabins consist of 10 x 12 "walk about" structures with raised floors. Some of the permanent camps are more developed, with gravity-fed showers, solar lighting and heaters in the tent cabins.

Many factors come into play when choosing the right level of trip, such as physical condition and whether or not you are coming rested. The following are "rules of thumb" on a "sliding scale" that will help you choose a level suited to your abilities.

Access in and out of camps varies between 3-9 hours and 5-20 km, and includes elevation changes up to 1,000m over uneven terrain. Daily itineraries vary according to the level of the trip and group interests.

Level I - Beginner/intermediate with camping experience. May not have experience on uneven terrain or partake in the activity on a regular basis. Once in camp, expect rides/hikes of 3-4 hours covering 6-10 km mostly on defined trails, and elevation changes of less than 1,000m. Intermediate and advanced that do not have experience on uneven terrain may best be suited to Level I.
Camp Tent Cabin

Level II - Intermediate to advanced with camping experience. Has experience on uneven terrain. May not partake in the activity on a regular basis but is in good physical condition and wants a demanding adventure. Includes challenging terrain and undefined trails. Once in camp, expect rides/hikes of 4-6 hours that cover 7-12 km, and elevation changes up to 1,000m.

Level III - Advanced with wilderness camping experience. Has experience on uneven and steep terrain. Partakes in the activity on a regular basis, is in good physical condition and wants to be challenged. Includes challenging and steep terrain, and undefined trails. Once in camp, expect rides/hikes of 6-9 hours that cover 12-20 km, and elevation changes that exceed 1,000m.

Combining Adventures

Our trips are specialized and customized, and represent a unique combination of experiences. Schedules allow for Combination Trips. Popular ones include a 4 day Guest Ranch Adventure followed by 4 day Horse Pack Trip, 7 day Guide Training followed by 7 day Horse Pack Trip, and 4 day Ranch Hike followed by 4 day Camp Hike. If interests or abilities of group members are "mixed", combinations of adventures are chosen simultaneously. A family, for example, may choose a Horse Pack Trip and a Fishing Trip based from the same camp.

Join our Ranch-based Grizzly Viewing Adventure in British Columbia!