What Type of Cowboy Are You?

What Type of Cowboy Are You? January 2, 2019 March 17, 2025 admin Blog What Type of Horseback Adventure Do You Want? Explore the Backcountry in Comfort Ride just for a few hours Visit Banff in Winter With more than a dozen different vacation packages and day rides available, Banff Trail Riders has a trip for every type of rider. With 300 horses, Banff Trail Riders has been operating since the 1960s and is the largest outfitter in Western Canada. With year round operations, Banff is the perfect place for a summer trail ride or backcountry vacation, or a winter sleigh ride. With 300 horses, Banff Trail Riders has been operating since the 1960s and is the largest outfitter in Western Canada. With year round operations, Banff is the perfect place for a summer trail ride or backcountry vacation, or a winter sleigh ride. Which horseback adventure will you pick? Explore the Backcountry in Comfort Consider a multi-day lodge vacation! You get to travel on horseback along a historic pack trail that winds through the craggy Sundance Range, venturing to places most Banff visitors never get to see. At the end of each vista-filled day, you can unwind at a comfortable backcountry lodge. Trip duration: 1-5 nights, depending on the package Lodge Vacations are perfect for: Those with at least basic horseback riding experience People who love the outdoors – but want to spend evenings in rustic comfort “The views were spectacular as we went up the mountains, through forestry where we were the only 3 people for miles around”. Banff's Best Horseback Lodge Vacations Sundance Lodge Overnight - 1 Night Experience an Alberta trail ride in the unspoiled wilderness of Banff when you are limited on time.   Sundance Lodge 2 Days Sat Most Popular Sundance Lodge Explorer - 2 Nights Rugged mountain scenery and an abundance of wildlife. And when the sun sets, you’ll be relaxing in pure backcountry comfort. 3 Days Mon Limited Space Erling Strom Trail Lodge - 3 Nights Ride through Alberta’s Wild West, tracing the paths that the early pioneers used while exploring these untamed forests.   On 4 Days Wed Limited Space Halfway Lodge - 5 Nights The ultimate backcountry trip, few folks ever get to experience a place like this.   Sky-piercing mountains stretch out across 6 Days Thu, Sun Most Popular Ski and Stay Sundance Lodge For those seeking a remote getaway from the norm, Sundance Lodge is the perfect retreat! Powered by solar energy and Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun Jan-Mar Banff Log Cabin Rental Escape to the Wilderness with Banff’s Premier Log Cabin Experience the ultimate backcountry retreat at Sundance Lodge, a cozy log Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun Jan-Mar Ride Just For a Few Hours Check out our hourly trail rides! From a covered wagon trip that ends with a steak cookout to a half-day journey climbing Sulphur Mountain, Banff Trail Riders has lots of different tours to choose from. Trip duration: 1-3 hours, depending on the trip Hourly Rides are perfect for: Young children, families or anyone who wants to try horseback riding Travelers who would rather ride in a wagon than on horseback Banff's Best Horseback Trail Rides Most Popular Bow River Ride - 1 Hr Treat yourself to a relaxing one-hour ride that takes you past some of the most awe-evoking scenery in Banff National Throughout the day 1 Hour Spray River Ride - 1 Hr Cross a tranquil river on horseback and then admire an enchanting Rocky Mountain waterfall.   The one-hour Spray River Horseback Throughout the day 1 Hour Sundance Loop Ride - 2 Hrs This wilderness adventure offers riders the perfect opportunity to relax and reconnect with nature – in true western form.   9:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm 2 Hours Limited Space Sulphur Mountain Ride - 4 Hrs Explore the spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery on this four-hour Sulphur Mountain horseback ride excursion. Ride two thirds up Sulphur Mountain, 12:30pm 4 Hours Limited Space Bow Valley Loop Ride - 3 Hrs This thrilling three-hour journey might get you up close and personal with some of the most unique wildlife in Banff.   1:30pm 3 Hours Family Fun Wagon Ride with BBQ Cookout Take a relaxing wagon ride along the Bow River. Re-join the horseback riders in the group for an authentic cowboy 11:30am, 4:00pm, 5:00pm 3 Hours Family Fun Horseback Trail Ride with BBQ Cookout Get a taste of the mountain air with a horseback ride along the base of Sulphur Mountain in Banff, to 4:00pm, 5:00pm 3 Hours Pony Rides Do your kids dream of being a cowboy for a day? Do they have a fascination with horses?   Kids Throughout the day 15 Mins Visit Banff in the Winter Have a look at all the winter activities we offer, including sleigh rides and cross-country skiing to the Sundance Lodge. Banff's Best Winter Activities Family Fun Banff Winter Sleigh Rides Spend some time in a winter wonderland on our sleigh rides through Banff's mountain meadows. Throughout the day 40 Mins Limited Space Private Sleigh Ride for Four Your private horse-drawn sleigh ride for four through Banff's mountain meadows. The perfect winter outing for your family or group! Throughout the day 40 Mins Limited Space Private Group Sleigh Package A private horse-drawn sleigh ride for 9-16 people through Banff's mountain meadows, it's a fun winter outing for the group! Throughout the day 40 Mins Limited Space Private Sleigh Ride for Two Cozy up on a romantic ride on a private sleigh ride for 2 through the snowy Banff foothills. Throughout the day 40 Mins Most Popular Ski and Stay Sundance Lodge For those seeking a remote getaway from the norm, Sundance Lodge is the perfect retreat! Powered by solar energy and Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun Jan-Mar Banff Log Cabin Rental Escape to the Wilderness with Banff’s Premier Log Cabin Experience the ultimate backcountry retreat at Sundance Lodge, a cozy log Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun Jan-Mar Sign up to our newsletter for updates on our horses, deals and special events. We promise to only send you the good stuff! SUBSCRIBE Tags: Summer Trail Rides Vacations Previous post 5 Amazing Winter Adventures in Banff Next post Rodeo Queen Passionate About Her Wild West Heritage