Full
Service Guided Fishing Trips -
Includes
all meals, lodging (tent camps), guides, and saddle horses,
pack mules, riding instructions ( if needed), to provide you
a safe and enjoyable horseback / fishing trip.
Fishing
Drop Camps -
These
are not guided camps with horses. Camps are described in this
brochure. We will pack you and your supplies in at the beginning
of your trip and then pack you back to base camp at the end
of your stay. You will be furnished with a saddle horse to
ride to your drop camp and pack out. Saddle horses will not
be left in camp. Price includes packers and all pack mules
needed.
Packing
Service -
Price
includes packers and pack mules to pack your camp, gear, and
supplies into a pre-arranged location in the wilderness. You
will be furnished with a saddle horse to ride in and out.
This service can be for fishing, camping, hiking, etc. We
do all the packing. A Motorola radio is provided for your
safety.
Price
of Trips, Rides, and Packing Service -
Does
not include your transportation to and from airport or motel.
Reservations
and Bookings -
To
confirm a trip or service, a 50% deposit is required to hold
the dates you desire. We suggest you make your resrevations
early, as many dates are popular and fill up quickly.
Deposit
Policy -
Deposits
are accepted in personal checks, money orders, company checks,
or credit cards. Deposits are totally non-refundable. If some
member of your party cancels, their deposit is forfeited and
cannot be applied towards the balance of the trip. The price
per person may change if a member of your group cancels and
you were given a group rate.
Final
Payment -
Final
payment is due upon your arrival at base camp. It must be
made in the form of cash or traveler's checks only. No checks
or credit cards will be accepted under any circumstances.
No exceptions will be made.
Fishing
License Information -
A
Colorado fishing license is required for all persons 16 years
of age or older. Fishing licenses can be purchased over the
counter at most sporting goods stores in Colorado. Non-resident
5 day fishing licenses are $18.25, and additional days are
$5.00 per day. Annual non-resident licenses are $40.25. colorado
residents annual licenses are $20.25. You are required to
purchase your own license before arriving at base camp.
General
Information -
If
you arrive before your scheduled trip there will be an additional
meal fee. Breakfast $8.00, lunch $6.00, and Dinner $15.00.
Non-Riding
Guests ( Non-Fishing Guests) -
Are
always welcome at our Indian Cliff Base Camp for those who
enjoy the great outdoors and camp life, but do not wish to
ride. There will be a $100 charge per day for this service.
Saddle
Horses and Mules -
No
matter how much riding experience you've had (if any), we
will outfit you with the right horse for your ability. Any
guest who is over 240 pounds or very heavy for their height
should let us know before making reservations. On all of our
guided trips, clients riding horses are furnished with
Oilskin Rain slickers and saddle bags. Horses and mules are
not allowed to be taken from our camps without being accompanied
by a guide or packer.
Commercial
Flights -
Flights
are scheduled daily into the Eagle/Vail airport. We can make
arrangements to pick-up and return our guests to the airport
if necessary, but let us know your travel plans at least 30
days prior to your arrival. Because of the distance and time
involved we must charge a $100.00 fee for each trip to the
Eagle/Vail airport or motel. Anyone who is flying make flight
plans to arrive the day before they are scheduled to be in
our base camp and the day after you are scheduled to depart.
When
Booking -
Please
let us know of any health needs, physical conditions and dietary
needs that we should know of in order to assure you have a
safe and enjoyable trip with us.
Weather
Conditions -
June
through September - Expect warm, days (600 to 750) with occasional
afternoon rain showers. The possibility of light snow always
exists in the Rocky Mountains, even in July and August. Expect
cool nights, (300 to 500) so bring a suitable sleeping bag,
rated at 100 or 200, and clothing appropriate for cool evenings.
After you have booked a trip with us, we will send each member
of your party a detailed suggested item list of clothing and
gear necessary, and additional information to help you plan
your trip with us.
Alcohol
-
Absolutely
no alcohol will be allowed to be consumed before or during
the ride/fishing trip. In the evenings, alcohol is allowed,
but in very moderate use only. Excessive alcohol use or any
illegal drug use will not be tolerated, and if necessary you
will be asked to leave our camp at once and will be escorted
out of the wilderness.
Tipping
-
Even
though tipping is not mandatory, it is certainly customary
to tip your guide, packer and cook, if you feel that they
did a good job for you. It is greatly appreciated.