Photo by Monika Paterson
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Ride CampRide camp will be on private land at the Spruce Hill 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. 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. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times. Any applicable COVID restrictions will be strictly enforced. |
TrailsDay 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. 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. |
Photo by Monika Paterson
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Photo by Monika Paterson
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ScheduleThursday, August 26
3:00 p.m. Pre-ride vetting begins 6:00 p.m. Potluck dinner, COVID permitting 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. Potluck dinner, COVID permitting 7:00 p.m. Awards presentation Saturday, August 28 6:30 a.m. 55-milers start 7:30 a.m. 30-milers start 6:00 p.m. Potluck dinner, COVID permitting 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, COVID permitting 7:00 p.m. Awards presentation |
Driving DirectionsIf traveling from the south, follow Hwy 97 for about 8 miles (13 km) after leaving 100 Mile House. Turn right at the Spruce Hill 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 Hill Resort sign on your left after you pass the 108 Mile Heritage Site/108 Mile Lake. The ride camp address is Spruce Hill Resort Horse Camp, 4871 Cariboo Highway 97, BC, Canada. |
Photo by Monika Paterson
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Ride PhotographerOur ride photographer will be Monika Paterson. Many thanks to Monika for sharing the photos at left from Cariboo rides in prior years. You can check out more of her work online here.
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