The
Ranch (Corral, Office, Bunkhouse, etc.)
Bear Basin Ranch is an 1890's
working ranch nestled in the heart of the Wet
Mountains which
overlooks the Wet Valley to the west and runs parallel to
the Sangre de Cristo range and the Sangre de Cristo National
Wilderness Area.
Bear Basin Ranch was first utilized as a hunting ground
for roaming bands of buffalo hunters, then as a summer
home to the Mountain Utes. The Ranch was later settled as
part of the Silver Park Prospect in the 1860's,
becoming a homestead, cattle ranch, and finally,
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Today, the Ranch consists of 3,500 acres of undeveloped landscape, all protected under a conservation easement, serving as a working horse ranch and providing protection of the land as undivided and undeveloped for future generations. The Ranch facilities are used by Bear Basin Packtrips and our 60 head of Appaloosa and Quarter horses. Many of the buildings on our ranch, including our barn, are over 100 years old, and surround our guests with an overwhelming sense of history. Its just part of what makes our operation so unique, and allows our guests to have such unforgettable experiences and enjoy their time with us so much. In keeping with the rustic 1860's ambiance, the buildings at the Ranch continue to have no modern ammenities such as |
electricity or running water (well, okay, we do have a little solar power operating our office equipment!)
The Bunkhouse
The Main Ranch inclues the office, bunkhouse, barn and corrals, a wood-fired sauna, solar showerhouse, two outhouses, and several other outbuildings used as living quarters by our summer wrangler staff.
Guests participating in our packtrips will only utilize the bunkhouse to fill water bottles, use the outhouses, and the visit in the office to finalize any paperwork before embarking on their mountain adventures. |
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Outfitter's Camp
At 9,000 ft. above sea level, our outfitter's camp is nestled
in ponderosa pines, surrounded by the rolling Wet Mountains and
the spectacular views of the magnificent peaks of the Sangre de
Cristo Mountains are only a five minute walk away. Guests stay
in two-person wall tents with comfortable foam beds. The camp is
equipped with a propane-fired camp shower and a wood-stove heated
sweat lodge which is a great place to work out your cares and worries
after a hard day of adventure.
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The camp is a comfortable and mellow place to play horseshoes, volleyball, or ping pong - or
just to relax until dinner. It's not unusual to see deer grazing at the edge of camp as dusk comes on, and nighthawks fill the sky as
the sun sets. Songs are sung, and tales both tall and true are told around the campfire, as we lay back to enjoy the most star-filled
sky you will ever see. Coyotes often serenade you to sleep as you dream of the next day's adventures.
Camping & Eating on a Packtrip
We provide 4-man tents for
you to share with one other individual. However, you may request
single occupancy.
We have experience with and are happy to accommodate special dietary needs such as Kosher, vegetarian, and lactose free. Just let us know when you make your reservations of your special needs.
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