Ride the Wind Ranch

Kathy, Hans, Joe and Ben;

what a wonderful 5 days this has been! Your very warm hospitality has far exceeded our hopes and expectations.

The cabin was incredibly clean, the horses were very well cared for and special thanks to your thoughtful specialized cooking.

We look forward to seeing all of you and the horses again in the near future!

(Joe and Ben, you have been wonderful hosts)

July 2008.

Ann and Jenna , Toronto, ONTARIO

Rates

Summer Rates:
June 16. to Aug. 31. 2010 (below)

GO to: Spring and Fall Ranch Experience Packages

Please add a 5% GST tax on all the rates listed below
The rates are per person
Children and youth ( up to 17 years of age) discount is 35%
Recommended age for horseback riding: 12 up to 60; our
horses can carry up to 210 pounds.

We offer two different packages for horseback riders and two different packages for lodge stay only:

Packages A - Summer 2010- June 16.- Aug. 31. -Horseback Riding: include check-in during afternoon, dinner and accommodation, all meals on the full days, half day horseback riding on each full day and check out on the last day after breakfast. These packages work well, if guests need to leave on time to catch a plane or to travel far the same day.

All - Inclusive - Package A - 6 nights / 5 days : CDN$ 840.-

All - Inclusive - Package A - 5 nights / 4 days : CDN$ 700.-

All - Inclusive - Package A - 4 nights / 3 days : CDN$ 560.-

All - Inclusive - Package A - 3 nights / 2 days : CDN$ 420.-

All - Inclusive - Package A - 2 nights / 1 day : CDN$ 290.-

* Guests may book any length of stay (such as 10 days etc.)
* The day of arrival can be any week day.

Packages B - Lodge Stay Only (May 14. - September 24.): include check-in in the afternoon, dinner, all meals on the full days, check out after breakfast. These packages work well for guests that don't want to join in on the horseback rides and spend the time hiking, relaxing, golfing, fishing or sightseeing.

All - Inclusive - Package B - 6 nights / 5 days : CDN$ 580.-

All - Inclusive - Package B - 5 nights / 4 days : CDN$ 485.-

All - Inclusive - Package B - 4 nights / 3 days : CDN$ 390.-

All - Inclusive - Package B - 3 nights / 2 days : CDN$ 295.-

All - Inclusive - Package B - 2 nights / 1 day : CDN$ 200.-

* Guests may book any length of stay (such as 10 days etc.)
* The day of arrival can be any week day.

Packages C - Summer 2010- June 16.- Aug. 31. - Horseback Riding: include the same as package A, but on the last day another half day horseback ride, lunch package and check out anytime in the afternoon. These packages work well, if guests plan to travel from the ranch to Jasper or Banff, which is a three hour drive, have their plane leaving in the evening, or only have to drive home to Edmonton or Calgary or similar.

All - Inclusive - Package C - 6 nights / 6 days : CDN$ 910.-

All - Inclusive - Package C - 5 nights / 5 days : CDN$ 770.-

All - Inclusive - Package C - 4 nights / 4 days : CDN$ 630.-

All - Inclusive - Package C - 3 nights / 3 days : CDN$ 490.-

All - Inclusive - Package C - 2 nights / 2 days : CDN$ 350.-

All - Inclusive - Package C - 1 night / 1 day : CDN$ 210.-

* Guests may book any length of stay (such as 10 days etc.)
* The day of arrival can be any week day.

Packages D - Lodge Stay Only: include check-in in the afternoon, dinner, all meals on the full days, check out anytime in the afternoon. These packages are designed for non riding guests staying here with horseback riding family members, leaving in the afternoon after the horseback ride.

All - Inclusive - Package D - 4 nights / 4 days : CDN$ 440.-

All - Inclusive - Package D - 3 nights / 3 days : CDN$ 345.-

All - Inclusive - Package D - 2 nights / 2 days : CDN$ 250.-

* Guests may book any length of stay (such as 10 days etc.)
* The day of arrival can be any week day.

Check in: anytime after 4 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. in the ranch house.

Check out: at 11 a.m. for packages without horseback riding on the day you leave OR check out anytime in the afternoon if you booked packages with horseback riding the day you leave.

The horseback rides will be around 3 hours in summer (mornings only; due to hot weather and bug season which can be a distress for our horses in the afternoons; the well-being of our horses is important to us). We have breakfast at 9 a.m. and shortly after all go out and get the horses ready and have a great time. We are done around 1 p.m. and give the horses are well deserved rest in the day's heat. A lunch package will be ready to take to the cabin, nearby lake or on a hike. Guests love to spend hot afternoons at nearby Crimson Lake with its beach and pine tree shore, or go on a trip towards the mountains, visit the nearby historic site with fur trader history, go shopping at unique western and art shops in Rocky Mountain House or visit country teahouses or "old western towns" (trips by own car or rental car). There are hiking trails at Crimson Lake and Twin Lake and mountain hiking 1hour drive West of the ranch. After the ride soak in the 4 person hot tub with a view of the horse pastures or enjoy a soak at night under the stars.

The horseback riding at Ride the Wind Ranch is set up for experienced riders or riders with some trail riding experience and being agile, active and have a great sense of adventure. We show you how to saddle your horse, introduce you to horsemanship and western riding and take you on horseback rides through thick bush, trot on wider trails and lope along dirt roads. Our well trained, responsive horses (Paint, Quarter and Appaloosa) love to work for their riders. We do have approved riding helmets available or wear your cowboy hat as a protection from weather and branches. Minors (up to 18) will have to wear a riding helmet. All riders will be asked to sign a waiver form before any horse activities or canoeing. If you would like to see a copy of the waiver form before your arrival, send us a note upon your booking.

What to bring: boots, a cowboy hat or baseball cap, gloves, long sleeved shirts for horseback riding; a rain jacket, bug repellent, sun screen. Approved riding helmets for minors or we do have them available for you.

Beverages: we serve water, ice tea, hot tea and coffee. You may bring your own alcoholic beverages and pop. There is a fridge in each room.

Canoeing - Rates

The canoe trips on nearby Twin Lake and on calm Clearwater River are possible throughout the summer (half-year). There is no experience necessary for the lake and we provide 2-3 person canoes, life jackets, instruction and guidance. There is a little experience required for the Clearwater River trip. (river canoeing during six days or longer holidays only).

You may add to packages A, B, C or D:

Canoeing on Twin Lake $ 45.- per person (plus 5%GST) - leaving the ranch in the afternoon for two hours canoeing on nearby scenic lake. Paddle around the lake, watch for loons and ducks, come back to the dock and practice your strokes sitting alone in the canoe or change places with your canoeing partner.

You may add to a six days or longer lodge stay packages B and D:

Canoeing on Clearwater River $ 90.- per person (plus 5%GST) - leaving the ranch after breakfast, paddle for about two hours on calm and scenic Clearwater River, having lunch on an island (campfire) and take a dip in the water, another good hour of paddling after the lunch break and returning to the ranch in the late afternoon.

NOTE: guest booking six days or longer horse back riding packages A or C may include canoeing on Clearwater River at no additional cost. Since we leave right after breakfast for the canoe trip, there won't be time to go horseback riding as well.

Horseback riding - Rates

In summer, our Lodge Stay guests ( 3 days or longer packages B and D) may book a horseback ride on availability. The cost is $ 65.- (plus 5% GST) per person per horseback ride. In spring and fall guests who choose to do horseback riding can book the spring and fall packages, there is no additional riding available for Lodge Stay guests in spring and fall.

Terms

Reservations confirmed upon the receipt of 50% of the total amount. This down payment can be made by VISA or MasterCard. Balance due 14 days prior to arrival date by VISA or MasterCard.

Cancellation made no less than 60 days prior to your scheduled arrival will result in a refund of the payment less a CDN $60.- Administration Fee. 60 to 15 days cancellation notice will result in the 50% deposit being non-refundable.

There is no refund for changes within 14 days prior to arrival or during the holidays here (arrival later than dinner time-no dinner, not participating on one of the horseback rides, earlier departure than booked etc.)