“Oh, the vast, calm, measureless mountain day, inciting at once to work and rest!”
Come away for a refreshing Wilderness Adventure located in the beautiful Chilcotin and Coast Mountain Ranges of British Columbia.
Adventure Hiking
Hikes take place on one of our many trails based out of our Lodge. The trails vary from lakeside walks to high mountain trails where you can enjoy the splendor of the South Chilcotin. They are suitable for beginners to seasoned hikers. Hikers have the opportunity to return to the ranch after a short hike, pack a lunch for a day hike, or camp out overnight.
Have fun hiking with your kids! It’s not about the miles. It’s about the smiles! There are endless wonders and opportunities to observe, learn, and experience at Taseko Adventures both for the young and old.
For further destinations, traversing the Chilcotin wilderness is made easy with the assistance of pack horses to assist carrying your camping gear and food.
Nature Photography
There are plenty of opportunities to see a wide variety of wildlife during your stay with us such as Moose, Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep, Beaver, Bear, Deer and Mountain Lion. Be sure to have your camera ready! The chance to see and photograph local birds is excellent. Our bird species include Bald and Golden Eagles, Osprey, Blue Heron, Trumpeter Swans, and Hummingbirds, just to name a few.
Enjoy the summer blossoms and foliage of lupines, pink and red Indian paintbrush, columbine, wild orchids and many more.
Join us at the end of July and early August to enjoy the phenomena of the spawning Chinook and Sockeye salmon in Beece Creek and the Taseko River. Grizzlies can also be viewed (from a safe perch!) during this season as they fish for salmon.
Canoeing & Kayaking
Explore with us the fabulous lakes of our territory including the Taseko Lakes, Big Onion Lake, Fish Lake, Wolf Track Lake, Lord Lakes and a few secret ones! Guests have the opportunity to explore the surrounding shores and trails while canoeing or kayaking.
We offer a range of white water excursions as well for the more adventurous on our local rivers and streams.
Horseback Riding
Our ranch based horseback rides are suitable for beginners to experienced riders who want to see the beautiful Chilcotin wilderness. We have many trails to explore based right from the lodge ranging from 2 to 6 hour trips. We have horses suitable for every riding level and we are sure to find one to suit your abilities. We do have age limits on our horse based activities and all children 16 and under must wear safety helmets. Our trail rides are designed to be a fun adventure for every guest.
For those new to horseback riding, we will teach you how. This can be a great learning experience about ranch life in general. When you are not riding, enhance your horse skills and take part in one of our horse clinics, learn how to care for a horse including horse-shoeing and round up; practice some roping, learn how to fence, clear trails, tie knots etc.
“Adventure is worthwhile.”
“I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery- air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, ‘This is what it is to be happy.’ ”
Extended Wilderness PackTrips
Riders in search of adventure, challenge, and exploration are not limited to our lodge base camp location. Along with your professional guide, you’ll experience the seldom seen wilderness beyond the beaten path. The possibilities are endless and itineraries are flexible to your desires on a guided pack horse expedition with Taseko Adventures. Join us for a guided pack horse expedition as you explore the pristine wilderness of the Chilcotin on horseback. We have age limits on our extended horse based activities please contact us for details.
Accommodations on the trail range from rustic wilderness base camps to alpine spike camps. Healthy and satisfying meals are prepared to ensure strength and energy for your expedition.
Relax, you're on Taseko time. The days are wonderfully long and easy. So much to see in a day. Photographic opportunities are endless! Experience the peaceful and unrivaled beauty of the untouched wilderness from horseback as you pass through fields and streams, scented pine forests, mountain ridges and valleys.
We offer 3, 4, 7 or 10 day outings, that take you through pristine wilderness of endless variety and beauty... from river valleys to lush alpine meadows and arid plateaus, lake shores to snow-capped mountains and glaciers. We have horses to match everyone's riding ability. We ride 6-8 hours depending on rider ability and destinations. And set up camp with plenty of time for your own exploring! There are so many stars and evening songs to enjoy around the campfire. Move in closer and we'll share a few local tales of adventure. The sights, sounds, and scents of the back country are sure to renew and refresh you! If you long for adventure or for just a few calming days in nature, come and experience a guided pack horse expedition with Taseko Adventures. You’ll be glad you did!
“Be clearly aware of the stars and Infinity on high. Then life seems almost enchanted after all.”