Wilderness Pack Trip

Armstrong Equine Services

844-730-5658

[email protected]

A Wilderness Experience You Can’t Get Anywhere Else

For four days and three nights, you’ll ride deep into the Wilderness—land with no roads, no engines, and no modern noise. You’ll travel on horseback, camp in meadows, and explore country that can only be reached the traditional way: with good horses.

Two Options:

4-Day, 3-Night Expedition: August 17-20, 2026 — $2,750 per person

2-Day, 1-Night Expedition: August 20-21, 2026 — $1,300 per person

Group of riders on horseback exploring remote meadows in southern New Mexico wilderness pack trip

You Will:

  • Ride horseback through forests, canyons, and mountain country

  • Camp under a sky full of stars

  • Learn history and geology of the region

  • Spot wildlife like deer, turkey, and bald eagles

  • Eat Dutch-oven meals around a glowing campfire

This is a complete escape into a world most people never get to see.

Horseback riders crossing a stream during a multi-day wilderness pack trip in the Gila National Forest

This expedition requires confident, experienced riders comfortable with long days in the saddle and active participation in all aspects of backcountry horse travel.

As an experienced team member, you will:

  • Actively participate in saddling, packing, grooming, and handling horses

  • Assist with gathering firewood and carrying water

  • Help pitch and break down camp

  • Contribute to cooking and dish duties

You should be prepared for challenging conditions and to actively contribute to the team's success. You will not be asked to do anything unsafe or beyond your reasonable capabilities as an experienced rider.

This Trip Is For You If You Are:

  • An experienced and confident rider ready for a wilderness adventure

  • Ready for a physically demanding experience you'll never forget

  • Eager to ride and work with horses in rugged, remote terrain

  • Able to mount/dismount unassisted

And It’s Not For You If:

  • You are new to riding

  • You prefer being waited on rather than actively participating as part of a team

  • You’re uncomfortable being unplugged and off-grid

  • You're not confident riding in varied, challenging weather conditions

Your trip includes:

  • Experienced guides and horse handlers

  • Well-conditioned riding and pack horses

  • All tack, camp gear, and equipment

  • All meals, snacks, and coffee

  • Instruction in horsemanship and horse care

  • Safety orientation and ongoing guidance