A group of Fantasy Campers ride on horseback across a Montana ranch at Epic Trails Cattle Drive.

Take in pristine mountain views at sunrise while living the cowboy life for a week. Learn how to lasso, trail and drive cattle at ZN Ranch, a 29,000-acre traditional working cattle ranch.

Camp Details

• On the first day of camp, participants are introduced to fellow cowhands and a four-legged "buddy," who is matched with riders according to riding ability.
  
• After a quick breakfast at dawn, the drive commences and consists of trailing 250 cows and calf pairs and may include branding.
  
• Riders average about eight hours a day on a horse and ride regardless of climatic conditions.
  
• Base camp is equipped with a portable toilet, solar showers and a cooking trailer.
  
• All meals are provided and cooked for you.

Accommodations

This is not a fancy dude ranch; life on the range is the name of the game here. Accommodations are either the tent supplied to you, or the one you bring yourself. Supplying your own tent reduces costs and ensures your preferred level of luxury.

Logistics

• Cost: $600 to $900 depending on equipment requirements.
  
• Time: One week
  
• Seasonal: The ZN Ranch offers drives from May through the end of September.

Contact Information

Epic Trails Cattle Drives
16719 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052
425-861-9969
www.serioussports.com

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