This outfitter is featured in Equitrekking's Alaska episode and in host Darley Newman's articles in Trail Rider and Practical Horseman magazines.

A short horse pack trip to historic cabins in the mountains of the Chugach Forest on the Kenai Peninsula. A great riding experience to combine with an Alaskan cruise or other Alaska adventures.

Horseback riding in Alaska is a great way to get into the woods and see Alaska’s dramatic scenery. The Alaska Horseback Riding Vacation is truly a unique, a once in a lifetime Alaskan experience, taking you into the wilderness to destinations that many locals don’t even see.

Take a horse pack trip into the mountains of the Chugach Forest on the Kenai Peninsula with an Alaska native horsewoman. For over eighteen years, she’s been traveling into the Chugach to the two private cabins where you will sleep, which are located in a secluded valley and listed on the National Historic Register. This adventure is for small groups, of two to six people and for a minimum of two nights and three days. This Alaska equestrian vacation can be added into your Alaska vacation, whether you’re taking a cruise before or after or driving throughout the great state, or to plan your vacation around. It’s available to beginning or advanced riders.

You and your friends or family will not be paired with any other travelers. All departures are private. Bree will be your riding companion and private guide for your multi-day trek to the historic cabins, the only private cabins on the Resurrection Trail system. The cabins were built in the 1920's and have been recently restored, but are very basic. There are countless surrounding trails for you to ride each day and the itinerary is up to you. Bree will tell you about the history of the area and point out local plants and wildlife, like moose, caribou, bears or wolves. You will eat well on your horsey wilderness adventure in Alaska.

Activities

From the cabins, take day rides into the Chugach Mountains into country that many Alaskan locals haven’t even seen. Wildlife might include moose, caribou, black bear, brown bear, Dall Sheep, wolves and mountain goats. Because your fellow travelers are your own private group, you can decide which trail to conquer each day. Bree knows them all, as she’s been coming to these cabins for over eighteen years.

Opt for the Wildlife Ride, a four and a half hour ride to look for brown bear, caribou and other Alaskan creatures. Take the day ride to top of a nearby mountain to view Swan Lake and what seems like endless views. There more choices for day rides than there are days!

Accommodations

he two historic cabins located in a secluded valley in the Chugach National forest were built in the 1920’s by a miner and have been restored in keeping with their history. They are listed on the National Historic Register. Each is comprised on one large room inside. The larger cabin has four bunks and a cot, each equipped with simple mattresses. The smaller cabin has three bunks. There is no electricity, running water or plumbing, but there are beds. You’ll be provided with sleeping bags, a pillow, towels and three meals a day during your stay.

Food

Three meals a day plus snacks included. Typical dinners might include steak, pork chops or salmon. Vegetarian and special dietary requests accommodated with prior notice. Guests should bring the alcohol they would like and it can be packed for the trip.

Area Attractions

Seward Highway National Scenic Byway- Drive this scenic 127 mile highway, which stretches from Seward to Anchorage before or after your riding adventure. The Seward Highway has been called one of America’s Most Scenic Drives. Leave extra time to make stops by glacier fed lakes, snow capped mountains, dense evergreen forests and local wildlife.
Kenai Fjords National Park and Exit Glacier
Alaska Railroad- The train docks in walking distance from the Seward small boat harbor.
Alaska Sealife Center in Seward

And more! Talk to Equitrekking Travel’s preferred provider of travel services, Julie Snyder, about adding on additional activities, sights or an Alaska cruise.