The Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies is a non-profit club which has been organizing horseback trail rides in the Canadian Rockies since 1923, most often in Banff National Park. A lot of the history of the Rockies is related to that of the TRCR.

In the early years of the TRCR, there was just one ride each summer with up to 65 riders (and an equivalent number of wranglers, guides, etc.). Now, we have a cycle of rides into a number of different areas in the Rockies, a different site each year.

For 2012, we will have 1 four-day, and 7 six-day rides, with up to 20 people on each ride.                                       

Our rides will be located in the beautiful Sheep River Valley in Kananaskis Country. It is a privilege to ride in this area.

Our first day, we will meet at the ranch at Anchor D Ranch Ltd. outside of Turner Valley, Alberta. we take a short drive to the trailhead. We'll then ride up the valley arriving in our camp for a hot, tasty dinner. On the last day of the ride it'll be the reverse and you'll be back at the Anchor D Ranch at about 6 pm.

For those who want to get a taste of trail riding without having to spend the six days, we also have a four day ride.

Riders come from around the world and you will meet people from all walks of life who share your joy of the wilderness. Riders bring their own personal gear. We supply all horses, western tack, great meals, and accommodation in our Native Canadian-style teepees or tents at Teepee Town.

Environmental awareness has always been a top priority of the TRCR, and we have been a leader in reducing back-country impact. This is a wilderness camp so there are no telephones, radios or electricity, but there is hot water and a shower in Teepee Town.

Young people are welcome to come on the ride with one or more of their parents (or grandparents--a frequent occurrence). All riders under of the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We recommend that children be at least 8 years old and have some camping experience.

Guests will need to stay in Calgary, Alberta the night before the ride.  For more information on please read the accommodations section in the Accommodation Section below. We advise that hotel bookings be made as soon as possible.

Where possible, riders select their own teepee/tent mates, particularly with families or friends wishing to be together. Hearty meals are served up by an expert camp cook. When available, a musician provides music for singing, dancing and entertainment in the cook tent.

The Head Guide is in charge of all details of the ride and the camp facilities. Horses are cared for by the Head Guide and the wranglers. The Camp Co-ordinator is the liaison between the riders and the TRCR.

Check-In and Dunnage

It is essential that riders staying overnight in Turner Valley Area check in with the TRCR Camp Co-ordinator at the pickup point (Anchor D Outfitting Ltd., Turner Valley, Alberta) by 9:30 am on Monday morning.  Dunnage should be brought at this time. It is also important to let us know in advance if you are planning to ride with your own saddle. We need to make arrangements for this before the outfitter saddles up all of our horses.

Remember to bring your own warm clothes. Other things to pack can be found on the What-to-Bring page and a list will be sent to you with your ride confirmation. Leave your riding clothes and rain gear out of your duffel, as you will be in the saddle for several hours during each day. DUFFEL IS LIMITED TO TWO DUFFEL BAGS PER RIDER - 16 Kg. (35 lb.) TOTAL MAX.

Transportation to Turner Valley, Alberta

There are plenty of options for travelling to and from Turner Valley, Alberta. Guests will be driving in from Calgary. Parking is available at the trailhead.

Local Accommodation in Calgary

Parking

There is parking available at the Anchor D Ranch.