Beyond the Horizon: Step away from the grind and get off the grid.
The spirit of exploration defines the American West. With over six million acres between the Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests, we’ve spent years exploring the backcountry searching for our next favorite campsite.
Instead of exploring from one fixed base camp, Said Creek Outfitters embraces a nomadic approach. This isn’t the easy way to see the mountains because it requires more horsepower, more manpower, and a good bit of grit, but if you’ve ever looked into a vast landscape and thought, “I wonder what is beyond that hill,” this is for you.
Pack trips come with a disclaimer: You’ll never see
Wyoming, or yourself, the same way again.
Finding Comfort in the Wild
Let’s be honest: we are in one of the most remote locations in the lower 48. Out here, you are completely off the grid. No cell service, no modern distractions, just raw nature.
You have to be mentally prepared for this kind of experience. The weather can be a fickle companion, bringing sunshine, rain, snow, hail, and heat all within a few hours. Simplicity is the luxury of the backcountry. You will find yourself waking up with tired muscles to the soft nickers of horses, and washing up with water warmed by the campfire.
We strip away modern distractions so the only schedule is sunrise and sunset.
The Reward of the Effort
If you would describe “relaxation” as that feeling of accomplishment after a long day in the saddle, you’re in the right place. The best view of these mountains can’t be seen without some work.
It is the warmth of the high-altitude sun on your skin and drinking from crystal-clear mountain springs surrounded by wildflowers. It’s watching wildlife move as it always has with herds of elk by the hundreds, bighorn sheep scaling the highest ridges, and grizzlies lumbering along distant hillsides. Binoculars are a must!
- The Food: Breakfast and dinner are cooked over an open fire. It’s real, it’s meant to nourish, and it tastes better than anything you’ve ever eaten indoors. Lunch is simple and packed in your saddlebags, giving you the freedom to explore or sit in silence.
- The Pace: The only schedule is sunrise and sunset. After a long day, there is nothing like sitting by the fire, watching flames dance in the crisp night air, and looking up at a sky so full of stars.
A Way of Living
A pack trip isn’t just about getting away; it’s about coming home to a way of living that has been lost in the modern world. We enjoy providing a luxury experience in our lodge with fine dining, but we just as much enjoy providing a piece of a bygone era in the wilderness.
If that sounds intimidating, we get it. We ask ourselves what we’re thinking all the time! But if that sounds like the peace you’ve been dreaming of… well, let’s saddle up and make it happen.
