THE RIDES: Hondoo offers two types of rides--one features camping and the other inn lodging. 

Each camping ride is unique and we seldom cover the same backcountry trail or use the same camp site more than once or twice a season.  These are base-camp rides supplied by 4X4 vehicles.  Camp location is generally situated at a higher elevation in mid-summer and a lower elevation in spring and fall seasons.  Areas explored: Capitol Reef National Park, Grandstaircase-Escalante National Monument, San Rafael Swell Wilderness, or Utah's High Plateaus.

On our inn-to-inn ride, we select daily destinations from several dozen available.  Our lodging location changes from Torrey, UT to Boulder, UT as our ride meanders down the Waterpocket Fold towards Lake Powell.   As the ride progresses, our daily destinations move us from the Capitol Reef National Park area into the Grandstaircase/Escalante Canyons National Monument.  During warm weather or fall foliage, excursions to the lakes and alpine meadows of Fishlake or Dixie National Forest become part of our itinerary. 

Trails on all rides are mostly ungroomed and pioneered by wildlife, Indians, outlaws or herdsmen. Areas explored are selected for their scenic quality, pristine natural condition and remote location. As a general rule, the rides explore higher environs (to 11,500ft.) during mid-summer and lower elevations (to 3,900ft.) earlier or later in the season. Life zones visited may range from Alpine to upper-Sonoran depending on ride and time of year.

GATEWAY CITY: Torrey, UT (or with transfer package, Moab, UT).  Your travel options include drive, fly/drive (or with transfer, fly only).  If you live outside the area, the most economical way to reach Torrey is to fly into Salt Lake City, UT, Las Vegas, Nevada, or Grand Junction, Colorado then rent a car and drive.  Hondoo will help you share driving expenses and coordinate logistics with other participants.  (Our rides explore perhaps the most remote and rugged area in the continental United States--mythologized as the "Great Back-of-Beyond" and "The Place Nobody Knew".  We'll make every effort to help you experience it.  See Map and Travel Planner page.) 

TRIP SIZE:  Limited to 10 riders plus guides.

TRIP LENGTH: Base Camping--6 days and 5 nights (1 night inn lodging & 4 camping). Inn Lodging--6 days and 6 nights (3 nights at 2 resorts). Both camping and inn rides feature 5 days of riding.

SUITABILITY:  Rides are open to all horse enthusiasts and nature lovers.  Although heart and athleticism are often more important than experience when judging horses or riders, riders should be in control at walk, trot and short canter--don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.

We strive to give experienced riders all the pace and challenge they desire, and to give inexperienced riders all the instruction and patience they need.  Time and logistics permitting, we often divide into two groups riding to separate destinations or scenic features. 

What we guarantee, with the help of seasoned guides, wranglers, cooks and horses, is access to a rugged and scenic landscape of immense scale.  We couple this--access to the backcounty--with an unencumbered and comfortable ambiance at the end of each day where you can relax, refresh and rejuvenate prior our next day adventure.  (Non-riding companions are welcome on all trips.)

HORSES: Our remuda consists of ranch raised Quarter Horses with a few Thoroughbreds, Arabians and Mustangs. Most of the horses we've bred and raised ourselves.

SADDLE TIME (Actual hours in the saddle):

Usually about 6 hours; more or less time if desired or circumstances require. On camping trailrides you'll ride to and from basecamp on first and last day of riding, otherwise, ride or rest as you please. On inn-to-inn trips, ride or rest as you please.

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE: Everything you’ll need except personal clothing and accoutrements.

CAMPING Trailrides Include:

*All taxes and land-use fees--nearly 14%.
*All ground transportation from Torrey, UT & return.
*First night motel lodging in Torrey.
*Four nights at a deluxe basecamp deep in the backcountry.
*All meals from lunch on day two through lunch on day six, including fresh produce, hot and iced drinks.
*Canvas tents for cooking, dining, showering and sleeping (single, double or family occupancy).
*Sleeping bag, cot and foam pad.
*Camp chairs, coolers and other camp amenities.
*Waterproof gear bags, water bottles, saddle bags and tack.
*Seasoned mountain horses.
*Guides/wranglers, cook, camp-jack and interpretative specialist.

INN-to-INN Trailrides Include:

*All taxes and land-use fees--over 14%.
*All ground transportation from Torrey or Moab, and return.
*All meals--with gratuities--in the area’s finest restaurants from breakfast on day two thru dinner on the last day.
*Three nights lodging at the best available resort in Torrey, UT.

*Three nights lodging at the best available inn in Boulder, UT. 
*Evening activities may include vehicle tours, sunset wine party, museum visit, local events and entertainment.
*Seasoned mountain horses.
*Water bottles, saddle bags and tack.
*Guides/wranglers and interpretative specialist.

OPTIONAL INCLUSIONS:  Single supplement for lodging on inn-to-inn or camping trips.  Transfer Package from Moab, UT.   (See Rates & Dates page.)

MEETING & ENDING POINT (lodging location specified upon confirmation of your reservation):

Camping Rides--Day 1 meet for orientation at 8:00pm in the lounge of your motel at Torrey, UT.   Trip ends late afternoon of day six at our headquarters in Torrey.

Inn-to-Inn Rides--Day 1 meet for orientation at 8:00pm in the communal room of one of our finest inns at Torrey, UT.  Trip ends the morning (7th day) after your last night in Boulder, UT.

All Rides with Transfer Package-- Day 1 meet at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise arranged) Redtail Aviation counter at Canyonlands Airport, Moab, Utah.

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