The sun is low in the sky creating golden, dappled beams through the leaves of the trees that line the trail. After a refreshing drink for the horses at the river, you and your steed continue winding on winding paths under the watchful eye of Mount Currie, on a guided horseback ride of the famous Pemberton Valley trails.

Now, doesn’t that sound like a fantastic way to spend a birthday?

When Friday rolls around, more people than ever are choosing to spend their weekend in the forests, mountains, and lakes near their home. But what exactly is the backcountry? Where is it? And can anybody go there?

Our business is just as much about environmental, cultural and historical stewardship as it is about showing our guests a good time on horseback. In this blog post we answer five of the most popular questions we get asked about how CCO uses the land we operate on.

We built our very own backcountry camping ranch in the mountains near Pemberton, BC. Guests stay for 2 nights and 3 days exploring the coast mountains on horseback, winding from the lush valley bottom to a historic sub-alpine goldmine via singletrack horse and hiking trails and river-crossings.

Spending 3 days riding through the backcountry and camping under the stars is a landmark adventure. No experience or special equipment needed, but here’s a few creature comforts to pack for this amazing experience.