Cascade Corrals

Mountain Hiking Trips

Horseback Riding Trips

September Base Camps

Daily Horseback Riding
   & Riding Lessons

Courtney Country

Riding a gentle trail wise horse, that is yours for the trip, with western-style food and comfortable camps, is one of the finest ways to know the back country. Nobody is a dude on our trips so you need not hesitate to join us. We think this is a mighty pleasant way of mountain travel.

We have a children's age limit of twelve years or older, but we do make exceptions to that when one family contracts for the whole trip.

Please contact us regarding horseback trip availability.

Also see: Daily Guided Horseback Rides

and Cascade Corral's Riding Lessons

Qualifications & General Information

You don't have to be the world's best hiker or rider to join our trips. We often have beginners. Reasonably good health and desire to be in the mountains are the main qualifications. We have an upper age limit, but expect you to know what you should undertake. Many of the camps and trails are at high altitudes, so if you have any doubts about your ability to exertion under these conditions, please have a check-up. Conditioning helps of course, and if your habit is regular exercise you will enjoy things more. We try to start trips with fairly easy days and allow time to be unhurried and relaxed. Singles, couples and families are welcome. We ask that children under age sixteen be with a responsible adult. On horseback trips we have a twelve-year age limit, but it can be waived under certain circumstances. Many folks like the idea of a pack trip but would like to change the itinerary a bit or just bring family and friends. We are happy to accommodate private groups (with a minimum of twelve hikers or six riders). All it takes is a bit of notice and we can usually schedule a trip. It works best to start planning in the winter, but we occasionally have a trip that doesn't get necessary sign-up, in which case we could fit you into that slot. Unless specifically stated otherwise incase of late snow melt, some trips may be rerouted. Stehekin is not connected with any highway or road to the "outside", so on our Mountain Trips, to make it easier and to save time, we arrange and furnish transportation from Chelan (the nearest town) and back to Chelan, unless we specifically state otherwise. We'll send you full instructions on when and where to meet when you sign up. We'll send you a list of what to bring and what we furnish with your inquiry.

Transportation is available from the Landing/Log Office.

NORWEGIAN FJORD HORSES

Fjords (pronounced "Fee-ords") are characterized by their buckskin coloring, with a black dorsal stripe running down their backs through mane and tail. The mane and tail are bordered by white hair with inner black hair. Their build is compact, stocky, and extremely strong for their size; their heights range between 13 and 15 hands. Fjords are agile and sure-footed in difficult terrain, being inherently a mountain horse from the Fjords of Norway. These horses are well-suited to any situation, be it riding, pack, draft, or driving. They have a lot of heart, are easy to handle, are not easily spooked, and they try to cooperate with their handlers. They learn fast, are very friendly and love attention. Their gentle nature makes them a great family horse, as well as a pleasure for the single owner that expects a lot of performance. We've owned, used and raised fjords for 20 years, and wouldn't trade them for any other horse. Please write to us for a list of horses for sale, or for information. Be sure to see them by the bakery, or at Stehekin Valley Ranch, while you are in Stehekin.