Our pack trips are simply the finest horseback adventures anywhere. We
travel into one of the most spectacular areas of the Western United States,
deep in the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan Mountains. This area was
heavily glaciated and the valleys are textbook geologic featuring meandering
streams through enormous valleys with hanging waterfalls on the valley walls,
great expanses of exposed granite and huge moraines.  Your trip includes wonderful and experienced guides, a chef and all your meals.

Please Note:  We have strict weight limits to protect our horses and to protect you.  If you are at the weight limit (Under 6 foot tall is 190 pounds; 6 foot and over is 210 pounds) we may weigh you upon arrival.  

Our pack trips are simply the finest horseback adventures anywhere. We
travel into one of the most spectacular areas of the Western United States,
deep in the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan Mountains. This area was
heavily glaciated and the valleys are textbook geologic featuring meandering
streams through enormous valleys with hanging waterfalls on the valley walls,
great expanses of exposed granite and huge moraines.

Our pack trips are simply the finest horseback adventures anywhere. We
travel into one of the most spectacular areas of the Western United States,
deep in the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan Mountains. This area was
heavily glaciated and the valleys are textbook geologic featuring meandering
streams through enormous valleys with hanging waterfalls on the valley walls,
great expanses of exposed granite and huge moraines.

This is the horseback adventure of a lifetime! We spend eight days following
the spine of the Continental Divide through the Weminuche Wilderness of
the San Juan Mountains which have the highest average elevation in the United
States. The Continental Divide Trail is the newest trans-continental trail
from Canada to Mexico. We travel from Silverton to Wolf Creek Pass, arguably
the most beautiful section of the entire trail. The terrain ranges from
volcanic domes to jagged granitic peaks with alpine lakes lurking between.
This is a true adventure where the weather and the terrain interplay, only
letting us pass when the conditions are just right. Our horses are the best
mountain horses anywhere and will transport you safely on this 85 mile traveling
camp expedition. This is a trip for experienced hikers horseback riders
looking for the ultimate in scenery and adventure.

Join us for an opportunity to experience one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the world while learning the ropes of how to handle your horse and camp in the backcountry from the “Cowboy Clinician”. His unique training style is featured on RFDTV in his show ‘Ride Smart’ and ‘The Extreme Cowboy Race’, and in his Western Horseman book, ‘Ride Smart’. Craig is respected as one of the best clinicians in the world and will conduct some of his famous instruction on this trip.

Christopher Marona grew up in cowboy country and has spent his life learning
the western ways and documenting them with his photography. He is a staff
photographer with ‘Cowboys & Indians’ magazine and his work
often adorns the pages of ‘Western Horseman’ and other western
magazines. His work is vividly displayed in the coffee table book ‘Colorado
Cowboys’ by Westcliffe Publishers. He is also accomplished and has
earned national awards in fashion, studio and architectural photography.
Largely self taught, he sees teaching as an integral part of his work as
a professional photographer and leads workshops throughout the west from
the canyon country of Utah to Colorado fall color trips.

This is a five day workshop with one day in Durango at the Palmer Quarter
Horse Ranch and at Christopher’s studio and four days of horseback
adventure out of the comfort of Over the Hill Outfitter’s high country
basecamp. Horses will transport us and our equipment to remote and wild
areas of the Weminuche Wilderness. Christopher’s enthusiasm and patience
will fire you up to expand your horizons in outdoor photography while you
are completely submerged in nature. Wranglers and horses will be available
to create authentic western scenes in the most beautiful mountains anywhere.
Gourmet meals await at camp as you take in the last shooting opportunities
at dusk followed by fireside question and answer sessions, far out stories
and general mayhem.

Digital photographic techniques are encouraged and all types of equipment
are welcome. Christopher has experience with everything from large format
to pocket digital cameras. He keeps abreast of the rapidly advancing digital
photographic field and is a wealth of knowledge for both those overwhelmed
by the capabilities of this new medium and those who want to push its limits.

Experience the epic beauty of the Weminuche Wilderness on our exclusive 5 day yoga pack trip. Enjoy all the amenities of our deluxe base camp, while venturing out each day to breathe in the beauty of the mountains. This trip emphasizes connecting with your roots, as you embark on daily yoga sessions with our certified  yoga instructor, Dee Wesner and combining your favorite way to explore in nature, riding horseback. Three healthy and hearty meals cooked a day from our ranch chef, daily yoga instructions, meditation and epic horseback riding high in the Rocky Mountains...relax at the end of the day around our campfire and sleep in your own private tent, nestled under the stars and drift off  listening to nature at it's finest. 

If you have a place to go and need to get your equipment there, Over the
Hill Outfitters can help. We can transport your camp and climbing gear so
that you can spend more time peak-bagging and less time hauling your supplies
in and out of the mountains. We can get you and your equipment to the top
of the Continental Divide so that you can enjoy an extended trek. If you’re
planning a scientific or photographic expedition, we can safely move your
equipment and camps to remote locations. The possibilities are endless.
Just ask and we can arrange to transport almost anything. The cost for our
packing service is based on the weight and bulk of the gear and the number
of animals needed to carry it in addition to the number of wranglers and
their horses needed to get the job done.

4-Day Pack Trip into the Weminuche Wilderness by horseback. The ride goes into our basecamp at Lower Park.
The basecamp is complete with individual tents for one or two guests each with cots provided. There is a cook tent, a dining tent, a latrine, and a shower.

Our pack trips are simply the finest horseback adventures anywhere. We 
travel into one of the most spectacular areas of the Western United States, 
deep in the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan Mountains. This area was 
heavily glaciated and the valleys are textbook geologic featuring meandering 
streams through enormous valleys with hanging waterfalls on the valley walls, 
great expanses of exposed granite and huge moraines.
 

This is a private version of our 5 day pack trip.  No one else will join your group.

Our pack trips are simply the finest horseback adventures anywhere. We
travel into one of the most spectacular areas of the Western United States,
deep in the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan Mountains. This area was
heavily glaciated and the valleys are textbook geologic featuring meandering
streams through enormous valleys with hanging waterfalls on the valley walls,
great expanses of exposed granite and huge moraines.

Our pack trips are simply the finest horseback adventures anywhere. We
travel into one of the most spectacular areas of the Western United States,
deep in the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan Mountains. This area was
heavily glaciated and the valleys are textbook geologic featuring meandering
streams through enormous valleys and great expanses of exposed granite and huge moraines.