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CARIBOO GOLD RUSH EXPRESS

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Photo by Monika Paterson

Ride Camp

Ride camp will be on private land at the Spruce Hills Resort & Spa horse camp area. The camping fee is $20 CAD per site. It includes the use of showers, pool, and hot tub. There is a restaurant at the lodge. 

Spa treatments are available for an extra charge, by advance request. Book early because spots fill up fast. 
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30 corrals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is also space for high lining or panel corrals.

​Horse water and porta-potties will be provided. Please bring people water. D
ogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times.

Trails

Day 1 (Friday):
25 miles / 50 miles


Day 2 (Saturday):
30 miles / 55 miles


Day 3 (Sunday):
25 miles / 50 miles

Daily trail rides may be added if COVID limitations permit.
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Our trails are single-track and two-track over grassy, rolling hills. The footing is hard-packed sand with some rock. Hoof protection is recommended.
Picture
Photo by Monika Paterson
Picture
Photo by Monika Paterson

Schedule

Thursday, August 26
3:00 p.m. Pre-ride vetting begins
6:00 p.m. Dinner (included in Saturday's entry fee)
7:00 p.m. Ride meeting


Friday, August 27
7:00 a.m. 50-milers start
8:00 a.m. 25-milers start
6:00 p.m. Dinner ($20, pre-purchase when registering)
7:00 p.m. Awards presentation 

Saturday, August 28
7:00 a.m. 55-milers start
8:00 a.m. 30-milers start
6:00 p.m. Dinner ($20, pre-purchase when registering)
7:00 p.m. Awards presentation 
       

Sunday, August 29
7:00 a.m. 50-milers start 
8:00 a.m. 25-milers start

6:00 p.m. Potluck Dinner - please bring a dish to share
7:00 p.m. Awards presentation

Driving Directions

If traveling from the south, follow Hwy 97 for about 8 miles (13 km) after leaving 100 Mile House. Turn right at the Spruce Hills Resort sign and go down the easy gravel road for about 1/4 mile. Watch for the ride sign on your left.

If traveling from the north on Highway 97, watch for the Spruce Hills Resort sign on your left after you pass the 108 Mile Heritage Site/108 Mile Lake.


The ride camp address is Spruce Hills Resort Horse Camp, 4871 Cariboo Highway 97, BC, Canada.
Picture
Photo by Monika Paterson
Picture
Photo by Monika Paterson

Ride Photographer

Our ride photographer will be Monika Paterson. You can check out her work online here. 

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