Saturday, February 21, 2009

About Rocky Mountain Outfitters

Rocky Mountain Outfitters began in 1997 part time as a way to get through school. It gave us the desire to find a way to share these experiences with everyone and make a business work by doing so. When starting school, if one would of asked what our career would be it definately would not be what we are doing. It is amazing, our office has literally become the outdoors- teaching someone how to make a cast to a rising trout in the middle of the Provo River, riding on horseback through an amazing mountain range, or blasting through powder meadows full of snow on a snowmobile. We are truly blessed to be able to share these experiences with such great people. It sparks a fire in us each time someone tells us what an incredible office (the outdoors) we work and live in. Our goal is simple: to provide a quality outdoor experience. Our commitment is even greater to you, our customer. We value your business and look forward to the opportunity of sharing a piece of our lives with you in this incredible country. We promise our best efforts at providing you a quality outdoor experience, one that will make lifelong memories.

Some information...


2008/2009

Winter Activities

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Snowmobiling

Experience the finest in Utah’s Winter Wonderland with a professional/certified guide. Snowmobiling is the perfect mix of excitement with the tranquility of nature’s winter beauty.


Guided Tours

Joe’s Loopty Loop (2 hours)…..…………..…………..105.00 plus gas

Ambers Delight (3 hours)………………………………145.00 plus gas

Jake’s Buffet (4 hours w/ lunch).………………….…..175.00 plus gas

Black Diamond (4 hours)………………………. ……. 175.00 plus gas

All Mountain Tour (6 hours w/ lunch).………………...215.00 plus gas

-Prices per driver. Passengers can ride for an additional charge of $25

for 2-3 hour tours and $50 for 4-6 hour tours .

-Snowmobile suits and boots available at no extra charge.

-Complimentary shuttle from Park City and Heber Valley.

-Group Discounts available.

-Minimum charge for a single snowmobile tours is $225.00


Non Guided Rentals

For those that want to venture out on your own or go at your own pace.

Maps are available at the Lodge for directions on where to go for all the

best overlooks and play areas.


550 RMK (single)

Full day rental……………………………..……165.00 plus gas

Half-day rental………………………………….135.00 plus gas


Sport Touring (double)

Full day rental……………………………….. 175.00 plus gas

Half day rental……………………………….…145.00 plus gas


-Clothing for non guided tours is an additional $10.00


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Fly Fishing

Come and brave the elements and enjoy some fantastic fly fishing on the famous, Provo River. Blue Ribbon River, Orvis endorsement, and the best guides in the West will offer a day of fishing you won’t forget. Put the skis away for a day and enjoy one of Utah’s favorite past times.


Half-day trips

One person……………………………………..239.00

Two people……………………...……………...159.00/each

All gear and equipment provided at no additional charge.

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Dinner Sleigh Rides

Over the river and through the woods to an incredible evening of cowboy entertainment full of music, story telling, and a great gourmet western buffet.

-Shuttle pick-up is available for an additional charge.

-Private Dinners are available any other night of the week, except Sunday


Sleigh to Dinner

Adults 59.00…………………….. Children 40.00

Holiday Sleigh to Dinner

Adults 69.00 ……………………...Children 45.00

Sleigh/Buggy Rides

Come out for a romantic sleigh/buggy ride around the Homestead Resort or bring the family or group on a large sleigh/wagon for an authentic horse drawn activity for everyone to enjoy.


Small Sleigh (2 people)…………………………………….65.00

Small Sleigh (up to 6 people)……………………………. 25.00/each

Large Sleigh………………………………………………..250.00

15 people per large sleigh, gratuity not included

(Sleighs will be used for all horse drawn activities weather permitting.)





2008/2009

Summer Activities

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Fly Fishing

Experience the thrill and tranquility of learning how to fly fish. Catering to both the novice and the experienced angler, we have the trip that is suited for you. We are the only guide service in the state endorsed by Orvis.


Provo River and other Rivers

Half-day trip 1 per.…......239.00 2 or more……..159.00/each

Full day trip 1 per…..…..299.00 2 or more……..239.00/each

Float Trip 1per………….329.00 2 people………259.00/each

Remote Full day 1 per…319.00 2 or more…… .249.00/each


-Fly Fishing Schools and Casting Clinics are available.

-Must purchase a 1-day Utah License before any trip.

-Fly Fishing/Lodging Packages available.

-Lunches provided for Full day, Float, and Remote trips.

-Water and snack provided on Half-day trips.

-All equipment (waders, boots, rod, & flies) included in price.


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Horseback Riding

Enjoy breathtaking scenery as you ride through the mountains of the Wasatch Front. We have two stables operations to choose from. One is located at the Sundance Resort and the other at Soldier Hollow in Heber Valley.


Sundance Stables

Elk Meadows (1hr) 8:30, 12:30, 4:30……...……...59.00

Stewart Falls (2 hrs) 10:00, 2:00 ……. ……..…....79.00

Sunset Ride (2 hrs) 6:00 pm ..………………….....99.00

Great Western (4hrs) 8:30, 2:00………………….129.00


Soldier Hollow Stables

Mountain Meadows (1 hr) 8:30, 12:30, 4:30..….….55.00

Crows Nest (2 hrs) 10:00, 2:00, ……… ……..........75.00

Moose Hollow Lunch (2 hrs) 1:00…………………..85.00

Reins and Trains (3 hrs) Tues-Sat … ……………95.00

Cascade Springs (4 hrs) 8:30, 2:00………….…..125.00


-Full day rides available upon request and experience

-Riders must be 8 yrs of age or older. No double riding.

-Private Rides add 50.00 to ride.

-Group Discounts available

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Chuck Wagon Dinners

Discover the Old West and enjoy a cowboy evening full of food, drink, and down-home country fun. A horse drawn wagon ride will deliver you to a cowboy village where “Cooky’s” Chuck Wagon has dinner waiting. Enjoy a Western-Dutch Oven buffet, live mountain music, cowboy story telling, western games, and true cowboy atmosphere.


Horse Drawn Wagon and Dinner

Adults…………………………………..……………….….……….65.00

Children (4-11)………………………………...…..……….………45.00


Dinner and Entertainment (no wagon ride)

Adults……………………………………………………… …… .45.00

Children (4-11)……………………………………………… ….30.00

Saturday evenings by reservation only at 6:00 pm


Private Chuck Wagon Dinners are available for groups on special days and times (20 person minimum). Chuck wagon dinners make a great business party, corporate retreat, or family reunion. Group Pricing is available. Call for details



PO Box 344, Heber City, UT. 84032 * 1-435-654-1655 * info@rockymtnoutfitters.com * www.rockymtnoutfitters.com




ABOUT US:

We are Utah’s premier four-season guide service, providing a full complement of services. Our activities include horseback riding, guided fly fishing, horse-drawn wagons and sleighs, chuck wagon dinners, and snowmobile tours. No matter what your fancy, we have a quality outdoor activity waiting for you.


As a quality guide service, our staff is professional, safe, and friendly. As an outfitter, we can provide you with the proper equipment to enjoy your day outdoors.


GROUP CAPACITY:

We have the ability to cater to individuals or adapting to large groups for all of our activities. Group sizes listed for our activities are an approximate. If you have groups larger than these numbers, please call us, as there are other ways we can accommodate your guests.


Fly Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 guests (with 2 guests per guide)

Horseback Riding . . . . . . . . . . 20 guests (with 6 guests per guide)

Chuck Wagon Dinners . . . . . . . 200 guests (per seating)

Dinner Sleigh Rides . . . . . . . . .150 guests (per seating)

Wagon/Sleigh Rides . . . . . . . . . Variety of Options

Snowmobiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 machines (with 6 sleds per guide on tours)

Call for special requests often times we can arrange to cover group requests for larger parties


OTHER INFORMATION:

-Reservations must be made in advance for activities. Same day reservations are available, please call.

-Please have credit card ready at time of reservation.

-Guides appreciate gratuities for their hard work and service. Groups of 6 or more are automatically

charged an 18 % gratuity. If there are issues with this policy please discuss at time of reservation.

-50 % deposit required for all groups larger than 15.

-50 % deposit required for any private function or activity.

-Cancellation Policy:

72 hrs for private and group reservations. If within 72 hrs subject to 100 % charge.

-Group Discounts available.

-Gift Certificates are available.

*Rates are subject to change*


CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address PO Box 344, Heber City, UT. 84032


Phone 1-888-38-ROCKY

1-435-654-1655


Fax 1-435-654-4605


Email info@rockymtnoutfitters.com


Website www.rockymtnoutfitters.com


ACTIVITY LOCATIONS:

Sundance Stables Horse Rides - Fly Fishing - Elk Bugling


Soldier Hollow Stables Horse Rides- Chuck Wagon Dinners - Wagon Rides/Sleigh Rides


Homestead Resort Sleigh Rides - Wagon Rides


Strawberry Bay Lodge Snowmobiling - Lake Fishing


P.O. Box 344 Heber, UT 84032 * 435-654-1655 * info@rockymtnoutfitters.com * www.rockymtnoutfitters.com


Wednesday, February 18, 2009

"Hard Times"

Jim Bamberry was a product of the depression era. He recalled, "During the hard times I took whatever job came along. Mostly I roamed from Canada to the Mexican border shearing sheep. A lot of the ranchers and farmers couldn't pay in cash so they would give you wool, meat, feed you and put you up, or if you were lucky they would give you something you could take down the road and sell for a couple bucks.
"When I was a young man I was moving furniture and fell down a steep crooked old stairway. It banged me up but I never really thought about any long-lasting effect until after I had been shearing for several years. It got to the point where at the end of a day I ached all over - legs, shoulders, back. Doctor said it was arthritis from when I got knocked down the stairs."
"Along came World War II and I enlisted in the Army but after a couple weeks they mustered me out on account of the arthritis. I came home, worked part time on a ranch and had a sideline buying and selling cattle. Did that for several years before I could afford to pick up a small piece of property. It gave me a base to work from and I added to it whenever a good deal came along.
"Over the years I built my little spread into a working ranch. Raised cattle. Rode horseback ever7y day, enjoyed the wide-open spaces. I was living life just like I wanted. But my arthritis got worse and finally it was just too painful for me to ride. That was a terrible realization, that I couldn't ride any more. I sold my horse and started selling a few head of my cattle at a time. It would've been too hard to sell them all at once.
"Then one morning I woke up and I didn't have one cow to my name. So I whistled for my stock dog, took down my fishing pole, blew off the dust, and went fishing."

Story by:
Rick Steber
Tales of the Wild West
vol. 4