Ranch Rider quenches the travellers thirst for adventure in the Wild West...
Travellers go outward bound and pump up the adrenaline in the Wild West
[UKPRwire, Thu Oct 04 2007] Most people associate ranches with riding and that’s an obvious assertion, but today a new breed of ranches is emerging in the US. These Wild West stays offer a little more in the way of adrenaline than the average ranch – something real adventurers can get their teeth into.
Tony Daly, Managing Director of Ranch Rider, comments: “Challenges abound in the Wild West, in fact it’s outward bound on many of the adventure fuelled ranches, with everything from mountain biking and rock climbing to white water rafting.”
The UXU dude ranch in Wyoming is situated within the boundaries of the Shoshone Park, only 30 miles from Yellowstone. Aside from riding, guests can enjoy mountain biking, white water rafting, archery, pistol shooting, fly-fishing and even all day trips to Yellowstone Park, where guests can check out the local grizzly population. Ranch Rider admits that the word dude is loosely applied here, as the warm welcome incorporates a cheese and wine reception on the banks of the Shoeshone River, and cooking is gourmet – a word not normally synonymous with dude ranching. Options might include, pork medallions with a huckleberry glaze, a dish fit for any city slicker turned rancher, sampled alongside a list of international wines. A 6-night stay with Ranch Rider costs FROM £1,741pp (based on two people sharing), departing June to September inclusive.
For fitness fanatics there is always the Red Horse Mountain Ranch in Harrison, Idaho. Guests can get in tune with their inner self and take part in Yoga classes; or experience the outdoors on the climbing wall, a high ropes course or by kayak. White water rafting, sporting clays and archery are also on offer, and when the thirst for adventure is quenched guests are welcome to gaze at the stars from one of the ranches outdoor hot tubs. Described as a luxury guest ranch the accommodation equals that of some resort led ranches – with varied evening entertainment including the traditional cowboy campfire and even outdoor concerts at the ranches own amphitheatre. More Zen-girl than cowgirl, a 6-night stay with Ranch Rider costs FROM £2,239pp (based on two people sharing), departing May to September inclusive. Excludes fuel surcharges.
Wimbledon fever is long since over, but down at the Dixie Dude Ranch in Texas you might still hear “anyone for washers?” This involves throwing large metal washers into holes on a wood surface. The game is played with two washer boards, each having three holes worth differing points – the aim being to get to 21 before your opponent. Other adventurous pursuits include, hiking in Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of the world, volleyball, basketball and of course riding. A 7-night stay with Ranch Rider costs FROM £988pp (based on two people sharing), departing January to November. Excludes transfers as car hire recommended.
All the above prices (unless otherwise stated) include return flight, all accommodation (based on two adults sharing), transfers, gratuities, airport taxes, meals, and all ranch based riding, with flights from the following departure airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Additional departure airports including Aberdeen, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds/Bradford, Humberside, Teeside, Newcastle and Norwich are available at a £50pp supplement. Please note: flight prices are a guide only and may be subject to further fuel surcharges or increases. Telephone Ranch Rider on 01509 618811 or visit Ranch Rider at www.ranchrider.com for further information. ATOL PROTECTED No 4660 ABTA 96395/V9150
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