Yellowstone Rough Riders - Trip Information

Trip Information

Yellowstone Horse Rides

We begin our horseback riding trips from different trailheads throughout the Northeast and Northwest areas of Yellowstone. If you are staying in the Gardiner or Mammoth area, meet us at our office at the corner of Park and 3rd in Gardiner, Montana across from the North Entrance of Yellowstone. It is important that you arrive ½ hour before your trip departure time. You will need to fill out paperwork and receive a map to the trailhead, a 30-minute drive away. After a pre-ride orientation by your guide, you will depart on a spectacular adventure.

If you are coming from some other location, arrangements can easily be made to meet at the trailhead. We limit most rides to no more than eight people, so early reservations are important. We offer a special 10% discount for groups of eight or more who book together.

What we provide:
Full day trips include lunch and beverages. Cowboy hats are available for your use.
What to bring:
Wildlife is often seen, so please bring your camera. We also suggest a water bottle and a jacket (fleece or pile work well). For longer trips, also consider lip balm, tissues, insect repellent, sunburn protection, rain gear (top and bottom or long duster type, and broken-in boots.

Yellowstone Rafting and Kayaking Trips

Meet at our office at the corner of Park and 3rd in Gardiner, Montana across from the North Entrance of Yellowstone. It is important that you arrive ½ hour before your trip departure time so you can attend the orientation talk. Our guides are experienced boatmen with certification in CPR and first aid.

What we provide:
Full day trips include lunch and beverages. We provide life vests, raingear, wetsuits and booties at no charge.
What to bring:
On hot days, bring tee shirts, shorts and sandals, and sunburn protection. On cool days, bring a sweatshirt or a warm jacket and soft-soled tie-on shoes you don't mind getting wet. Lock valuables in your car.

Yellowstone Pack Trips

What we provide:
All of our pack trips are inclusive. We provide tents, sleeping pads, snacks and meals and most other things you might need. Most of our clients prefer to bring their own sleeping bags. You may rent one from us for $25.00.

We serve delicious meals on the trail. We can also accommodate a special diet to some extent. Please tell us your preferences and we will do our best to meet your needs.

What to bring:
Once you reserve your space, we will send you a list of personal effects you'll want to bring along. Pack in a soft, flexible duffel bag. If not waterproof, put your duffel in a large, black plastic garbage bag to protect it during rainstorms.

Yellowstone Fishing Trips (Horse Ride or Hike)

Two hours on horseback and you're on the water. Most trips are not hands-on guiding, but a personal fishing guide can be arranged for one or two anglers. Please review above instructions for horseback riding trips. Walk and wade trips include a personal fishing guide.

What we provide:
Full-day trips include lunch and beverages. Fishing gear is available at no charge.
What to bring:
A jacket, hat, water bottle, and any personal fishing gear and clothing you might prefer. Broken-in boots if you are hiking.

Yellowstone Drop Camps

What we provide:
We will transport your gear by horse to a camp site of your choice.
What to bring:
For your trip to camp: water bottle, lip balm, tissue, insect repellent, sunburn protection, hat, warm jacket (fleece or pile work well), rain gear (top and bottom or long duster type) and broken-in boots.

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