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In my opinion, you will not find a more friendly group of people anywhere than the folks at McKenzie's Trails West. I frequently travel to David Thompson Country and have stopped by the family run guiding and outfitting operation numerous times, sometimes just to chat and of course, sometimes to ride. As soon as you step out of your vehicle and are greeted by Shelly, her husband Kelly or any one of the guides, you instantly feel welcomed and you instinctively know that you are in for a safe and enjoyable adventure. These people truly are great ambassadors for the tourism industry in Alberta.
I have done the one hour ride and the three hour canyon lunch ride and am looking forward to doing the half day and multi day trips. Once I have done a multi day trip, I will be better able to report on that adventure and in particular, the photo opportunities that I'm told are abundant in the back country. Right now I can only imagine scenes of crisp blue lakes, fast flowing rivers and majestic waterfalls all framed in the ruggedness of the Rocky Mountains. And, with some luck, a grizzly bear gorging in a berry patch, a moose browsing low hanging tree branches or bighorn sheep traversing steep cliffs. Better yet, two bighorns butting horns. Cougars, elk, eagles, deer, mountain goats, black bears. They're all out there.
The things that I do know for sure, the guides at McKenzie's Trails West are friendly, extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and they clearly love what they do. The horses are gentle and well trained and the scenery on every ride is awesome. The view of Abraham Lake from high on the trail is breathtaking. And it's no mystery why that is. McKenzie's Trails West is located in one of the most beautiful, albiet less frequently visited regions in the Rocky Mountains. This area I know as David Thompson Country is located between Nordegg and the Banff Park boundary at the Saskatchewan Crossing.
Specifically, McKenzie's Trails West is located on highway 11 near the mouth of the Cline River (45 km. southwest of Nordegg) and directly across the highway from the David Thompson Resort. The check-in cabin is just a short drive up the lane. McKenzie's Trails West can accommodate everyone from the experienced rider to the nervous beginner. Even the youngest of riders can experience the thrill with a pony ride.
To see all of the adventures and activities that McKenzie's Trails West has to offer and to book your trip, check out their website at www.mctrails.com
In my opinion, you will not find a more friendly group of people anywhere than the folks at McKenzie's Trails West. I frequently travel to David Thompson Country and have stopped by the family run guiding and outfitting operation numerous times, sometimes just to chat and of course, sometimes to ride. As soon as you step out of your vehicle and are greeted by Shelly, her husband Kelly or any one of the guides, you instantly feel welcomed and you instinctively know that you are in for a safe and enjoyable adventure. These people truly are great ambassadors for the tourism industry in Alberta.
I have done the one hour ride and the three hour canyon lunch ride and am looking forward to doing the half day and multi day trips. Once I have done a multi day trip, I will be better able to report on that adventure and in particular, the photo opportunities that I'm told are abundant in the back country. Right now I can only imagine scenes of crisp blue lakes, fast flowing rivers and majestic waterfalls all framed in the ruggedness of the Rocky Mountains. And, with some luck, a grizzly bear gorging in a berry patch, a moose browsing low hanging tree branches or bighorn sheep traversing steep cliffs. Better yet, two bighorns butting horns. Cougars, elk, eagles, deer, mountain goats, black bears. They're all out there.
The things that I do know for sure, the guides at McKenzie's Trails West are friendly, extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and they clearly love what they do. The horses are gentle and well trained and the scenery on every ride is awesome. The view of Abraham Lake from high on the trail is breathtaking. And it's no mystery why that is. McKenzie's Trails West is located in one of the most beautiful, albiet less frequently visited regions in the Rocky Mountains. This area I know as David Thompson Country is located between Nordegg and the Banff Park boundary at the Saskatchewan Crossing.
Specifically, McKenzie's Trails West is located on highway 11 near the mouth of the Cline River (45 km. southwest of Nordegg) and directly across the highway from the David Thompson Resort. The check-in cabin is just a short drive up the lane. McKenzie's Trails West can accommodate everyone from the experienced rider to the nervous beginner. Even the youngest of riders can experience the thrill with a pony ride.
To see all of the adventures and activities that McKenzie's Trails West has to offer and to book your trip, check out their website at www.mctrails.com
