Wyoming, Idaho and Yellowstone Pack Trips
Backcountry Overnight Horseback Rides
in Wyoming, Idaho and Yellowstone
to see the trips we already have scheduled.
Come enjoy a guided wilderness vacation -- the best way to visit the Tetons and Yellowstone National Park. As their specialty, Kevin and Deb Little are offering two to seven-day pack trips in a variety of areas; you'll be sure to find the perfect trip to show you the gems of Idaho and Wyoming from horseback. These longer trips give us the opportunity to show you some of our favorite places off the beaten path.
Loading our gear onto our string of pack horses, expertly led by Kevin, we'll saddle up and journey to our campsite. After a savory dutch-oven dinner and a relaxing evening by the fire, we'll retire to our cozy tents under the stars; you'll be recharged for another day on horseback. On this middle day, or "off day," we won't break camp, which gives us the opportunity to venture out and explore some of Kevin and Deb's favorite secret spots! On our third day we will load up again and either mosey on to our next campsite or back home, depending on the length of your trip.
Whether your pack trip is in Yellowstone, Wyoming, or Idaho, the views of this Rocky Mountain region will give you memories to last a lifetime! Come join us for a horseback riding adventure you'll never forget!
Scroll down to view extended descriptions of our Wyoming and Yellowstone horseback trips or CLICK HERE to see the trips we already have scheduled.
Badger Creek
3-DAY PACK TRIP
 This Wyoming pack trip traverses some beautiful forested areas of the Jedediah Smith Wilderness. As we travel up Dry Ridge towards the Crow's Nest, the lodge-pole pines and aspen groves open up to spectacular views of the Teton Range. The horses won't have any trouble finding their way down the Bear Walk Trail to our lush camp near the banks of Badger Creek. Try your hand at fishing or brave a swim in this cold but clear stream. Rammell Mountain or Dead Horse Pass are ideas for day rides. Horseback riding doesn't get any better!
Riding experience: All levels of riders welcome
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Yellowstone/Bechler Three Rivers Hot Spring
3-DAY YELLOWSTONE PACK TRIP
This Yellowstone pack trip will be a 3-day/2-night progressive camping adventure in the Bechler Region of Yellowstone National Park. Depending on our group, we can day ride to Colonade Falls or venture on to the Three Rivers Hot Pots. The Bechler Canyon is one of the most beautiful areas of Yellowstone, so don't miss this one!
Riding experience: All level of riders welcome
There’s no place like the Yellowstone!
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Yellowstone National Park
Boundary Creek/Dunanda Falls & Bechler Meadows/Three Rivers Hot Spring
5-DAY BACKCOUNTRY HORSE PACK TRIP
 This Yellowstone horseback riding adventure is a 4-night/5-day progressive camping trip. We will wander through the Bechler region of Yellowstone National Park. From our first campsite, located on Boundary Creek, we will day ride to Dunanda Falls and beyond towards Buffalo Lake. If time allows, enjoy a soak in some small hot pools at the base of this waterfall. Our third day will take us on a 4-5 hour ride through one of the most beautiful canyons of the Park, bringing us to our second campsite in the Three Rivers Hot Spring area. From this site we can take a short ride to Three Rivers' Hot Pot ("Mr. Bubbly") and soak or allow Kevin to guide us to the Pitchstone Plateau.
This pack trip is one-of-a-kind and something you should not miss ... so JOIN US!
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Granite Basin
3-DAY PACK TRIP
Saddle up and take a horseback ride from the North Leigh trailhead along Tin Cup Creek. As we cross the open meadows, we'll enjoy breath-taking views of the Teton mountain range in Wyoming near Jackson Hole. You can stop along the way to take pictures in the wildflower meadows, fish in the high mountain lakes or hike to the top of Little's Peak (10,712 ft. elevation). The riding and hiking takes a little stamina but is well worth the effort - guaranteed!
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Hidden Corral
3-DAY PACK TRIP
 This Wyoming pack trip leaves from the Coyote Meadows trailhead and travels along the south fork of Bitch Creek. Prepare to ride your horse through a rocky trail alongside the roaring Bitch Creek Narrows. We'll make camp for two days at the edge of a spectacular mountain meadow, known as Hidden Corral. There's plenty of feed and water for the horses, and for the daring, a few cold swimming holes. Try your hand at fishing in streams throughout the meadow. Our day trips include Dead Horse Pass or Camp Lake. Can't make a wrong choice with those options!
Riding experience: All level of riders welcome
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Survey Peak
3-DAY PACK TRIP
 We will begin our pack trip at the far north end of the Teton Range, riding along South Boone Creek. The trail climbs high above the canyon looking out as far north as the Bechler Meadows of Yellowstone National Park. We will spend 2 nights in this private little spot below Survey Peak. Enjoy the early spring wildflowers and views of the horses as they graze up on the hills above camp. For our day ride we have the choice of a horseback ride into Teton National Park to Berry Creek or to the saddle below Forellen Peak. The Survey Peak camp is a great place for a mid-July pack trip and the riding is suitable for all abilities.
Riding experience: All level of riders welcome
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Badger Canyon & Granite Basin
5-DAY PACK TRIP
 Badger Canyon and Granite Basin offer some of the most spectacular views of the Tetons anyone could ask for. This pack trip will be a 5-day/4-night progressive camping trip staying two nights in our Badger Canyon campsite and moving on the 3rd day into Granite Basin. While in Badger, we'll take a day to horseback ride to Rammell Mountain and our day trip in Granite Basin will take you to the watershed divide for 360 degree views of the Tetons, Teton Valley, Idaho and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This horseback ride will take your breath away! Some riding experience is recommended as some of the trails will be steep and/or rocky. This is a beautiful trip!
Riding experience: Intermediate to Advanced
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Hidden Corral to Granite Basin
7-DAY PACK TRIP
 If you enjoy lots of horseback riding, camping below the stars, relaxing around a campfire, fishing in mountain streams and lakes, and wandering through mountain wildflower meadows, then this Wyoming pack trip will be an EXCELLENT choice for you. This is a 7-day/6-night progressive pack trip staying two nights in three different campsites: Survey Peak, Hidden Corral & Granite Basin (or Badger). We will be taking day trips on our "off" (or non-move) days to scenic spots such as Berry Creek in Teton National Park, Forellen Peak, Camp Lake and/or the Watershed divide. Be prepared for long days in the saddle, fantastic scenery, and an excellent feel for the entire Teton Range.
Riding time: Our move days could be approx. 6-7 hours.
Riding experience: Intermediate to Advanced
Scheduled Trips for 2010
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Wyoming/Teton Pack Trip
SURVEY PEAK 3-DAY PACK TRIP
July 25-27, 2010
Experience the north end of the Teton’s on this Wyoming horseback trip. Ride along South Boone Creek to Survey Peak. The horses love this private little meadow with its lush grasses.
Take your pick of day rides into Teton National Park by either climbing high to the saddle below Forellen Peak, or ride along Berry Creek. For a more mellow day trip venture to the top of Survey Peak for this enormous mountain view. Our final day we will pack up, ride along the headwaters of Boone Creek to Hominy Peak and our trailers.
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Yellowstone/Bechler
5-DAY YELLOWSTONE PACK TRIP
August 2-6, 2010
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This Yellowstone horseback riding adventure is a 4-night/5-day progressive camping trip. We will wander through the Bechler region of Yellowstone National Park. From our first campsite, located on Boundary Creek, we will day ride to Dunanda Falls and beyond towards Buffalo Lake. If time allows, enjoy a soak in some small hot pools at the base of this waterfall.
Our third day will take us on a 4-5 hour ride through one of the most beautiful canyons of the Park, bringing us to our second campsite in the Three Rivers Hot Spring area. From this site we can take a short ride to Three Rivers' Hot Pot ("Mr. Bubbly") and soak or allow Kevin to guide us to the Pitchtone Plateau.
This pack trip is one-of-a-kind and something you should not miss ... so JOIN US!
Ladies Only on This Trip!
This Trip is Full.
There’s no place like the Yellowstone!
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Yellowstone/Bechler Meadow/Three River Hot Spring
3-DAY YELLOWSTONE PACK TRIP
August 8-10, 2010
 Bechler is primarily a backcountry area featuring over 100 miles of trails and 33 campsites.This area of Yellowstone National Park is definitely one 'less-traveled' but has been a favorite for backcountry horse people, hikers and campers for many years. This section of Yellowstone is found in the far southwestern corner of the Park and is known as "Cascade Corner." Here you will see some of the most spectacular waterfalls of the Yellowstone.
Bechler offers its own unique geology, water features, wildlife and topography. It boasts of large meadows and marshes, thick undergrowth and lush forests. And of course, if we are lucky, we will see wildlife such as moose, beaver, deer, elk, black bear or wolves. Many birds frequent the Bechler as well, such as Sandhill cranes, bald eagles, osprey, water fowl, muskrats and river otters.
 Our trip will begin in the northeast side of the Bechler Meadow staying in campsite 9B3. After a few river crossings we will find our quiet, quaint camp spot with a peaceful view of the horses grazing in this huge, lush meadow. Fishing in the Bechler River is just a short walk from camp. On our second day, we'll ride our horses up into the Bechler Canyon viewing Ouzel Falls, Colonnade Falls and Iris Falls. Then, after about 3 hours of riding this beautiful canyon, we'll come to confluence of the Phillips Fork, the Gregg Fork, and Ferns Fork Rivers. There we find an exceptional hot pot called Three Rivers Hot Spring where a long hot soak is awaiting us.
This three-day backcountry horse pack trip in the Bechler Region of Yellowstone National Park is an adventure just waiting to happen! Come join us!
This trip is full!
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Yellowstone/Bechler - Union Falls
3-DAY YELLOWSTONE PACK TRIP
August 12-14, 2010
 Saddle up and enjoy the ultimate family horseback vacation riding into the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park. Wyoming horseback adventures don't get any better.
This pack trip takes you to a breathtakingly beautiful falls - one of Yellowstone's tallest at 250 feet and one of the most frequently named candidates for “most beautiful.” It is a massive, imposing, and gorgeous waterfall. About half a mile before you reach the falls, there is a well worn trail off to  your left that goes about ¾ of a mile and ends up at a swimming hole. This hole, containing a small waterfall, is heated by thermal runoff. Not too hot and not too cold, a dip in the water is a refreshing and relaxing way to spend an afternoon.
Our campsite will be along the banks of Mountain Ash Creek where you can enjoy a campfire and fishing. From this site we'll day ride on the second day to the waterfall and swimming pool.
This trip will be on the "easy" side so your children are welcome. This will be a very fun trip, so bring the family on a horse pack trip you won’t ever forget!
This trip is full!
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Badger Canyon to Granite Basin
TWO 5-DAY PACK TRIPS
August 16-20 & September 1-5, 2010
 This trip will be a 5-day/4-night progressive pack trip staying two nights in our Badger Canyon campsite and moving on the 3rd day into Granite Basin. We will be doing a day trip to Rammell Mountain on our 2nd day in Badger and a day trip up on the watershed divide on our 4th day at the Granite Basin campsite. Some riding experience is recommended as some of the trails will be steep and/or rocky.  This will be a beautiful trip!
Riding experience: Some horse experience is recommended
Aug trip: 6 available spaces left
Sep trip: 2 available spaces left
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Extended Day Trip Possibilities ~ Summer 2010 Townhouse Packages
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