Wilderness

getaway Vacation

On

Horseback

In the

West Elk

Wilderness “An Adventure”

For Information and dates on the Wilderness

Cabin/Lodge please

call:

(970) 527-3010

Ferrier Outfitters

Bar Diamond Ranch Outfitting & Horseback Riding

Dellis & Linda Ferrier

P.O. Box 688

Hotchkiss, CO 81419

(970) 527-3010 (970) 929-5362 USDA Forest Service Permit

Colorado Outfitter-Registration #315

A Note About Your Guides

Dellis’ parents, Grant and Mamie Ferrier, started outfitting in 1937. Linda’s grandparents, L.E. and

Kathleen Wheeler, started outfitting in 1940.

Dellis and Linda Ferrier, of Hotchkiss, Colorado, have been hunting, fishing and camping in the West Elk Wilderness all of their lives. Raised in the business, guiding and outfitting is not just a part-

time occupation, it’s the Ferriers’ only business.

Activities: Hiking, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Photography, Horseback Riding,

Pack Trips, and Relaxing!

Trout Fishing: The streams are teeming with Native

Cutthroat Trout and the lake is stocked with trout. The fishing is

always good!

Horseback Riding: Horseback rides can be arranged for

all day, or overnight pack trips.

Please call for rates

Thank you for your interest in our wilderness pack

trips by horse. We hope you’ll come with us into a

part of the Gunnison National Forest known as the

West Elk Wilderness. With approximately 200,000

acres, the West Elk Wilderness contains some of

America’s most beautiful and pristine land set aside

to remain so forever. From atop an “ol saddle

horse” you can safely travel and enjoy this rugged

and majestic area unspoiled by our so called

“civilization”

From the top of 13,000 foot high West Elk Peak,

you can see a hundred miles in almost any direc-tion. From high in the saddle, deer, elk and sometimes Bighorn Sheep may be seen grazing

the high tundra like basins. Bald or Golden Ea-gles nest high up on the cliffs and may be seen soaring high overhead. Occasionally, Black Bear

can be spotted lumbering along in search of a tasty grub or small rodent. You’ll find beaver dams and lodges very interesting and you may

even get to watch a beaver at work cutting a tree

or repairing a dam.

HITTING THE TRAIL

We offer 4, 5 and 6 day trips on horseback. (We’ll be happy to organize any trip up to 12 days.) The 4 day trip is designed for those short on time but still want a true

wilderness experience. The 5 day trip is designed for the family, while the 6 day and longer trips are designed for those with a true “pioneer” spirit and a sense of adven-

ture.

All travel is by horseback. If you’ve never ridden or it’s been a few years DON’T LET THAT STOP YOU!

We have very gentle, well trained trail horses and our

experienced guides are ready to help “dudes” of all ages.

Everything for the trip is packed in by mule train, plenty of tents are set up so each family or party has its own tent

for sleeping quarters. A large tent is set up for cooking and dining facilities. Teepee tents are set up for toilet facilities. There is always hot water available for scrub-

bing off that trail dust. Guests love the great outdoors,

but we know they like to be comfortable too.

CASTING ABOUT

If you like to fish, there are many clear, sparkling streams and alpine lakes

where you can try your luck. Native Cutthroat and Eastern Brook trout are

the natural fish and make a mighty fine meal. Sheep Lake is a popular place to

catch big Cutthroat Trout. The scenery around Sheep Lake is breath taking and

makes the trip worthwhile.

GEARING UP

Please plan to arrive the day before your trip is to start. If you plan to

fly, rental vehicles are available at the Montrose or Grand Junction air-ports. We can help make arrangements for you at

one of the local motels or at our Wilderness Cabin.

You need to bring a good sleeping bag, a flashlight, a medium weight jacket, two changes of clothes, either

riding boots or hard soled shoes (plus an extra pair in case of rain), good rainwear is also important. If you plan to do some fishing, bring basic fishing gear.

Don’t forget your camera!