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ELBOW CREEK CAMP

HORSE BACK RIDING PACK TRIP

Tim Bowers Licensed Montana Outfitter Montana Board Of Outfitters #192

Every family should come out West and do some horseback riding and camping out in the mountains to experience their heritage. A time of being out in God's creation is special. We consider our camp at Elbow Creek just that. It is a place that you can feel comfortable and bring the whole family for a unique experience.

While the mule string is being packed up, you are assigned a new friend- your own personal riding animal, whom no doubt will be your best friend, when you are finished with your pack trip. They will give you memories for a life time. Our horses and mules are all seasoned veterans and know how to take care of you. Bear Paw Outfitters uses only this type of stock and takes no shortcuts to insure your safety. There is always an element of risk involved in these types of activities but we take all the necessary precautions. We have taken thousands of people into the backcountry starting with our own children and never have had a serious injury.

Do you want to see Elbow Lake and breathe the fresh air? What a place to spend part of the day on a 3 - day trip.

Elbow Lake one of God's many Masterpieces

Itinerary in general:

We will meet at the East Fork of Mill Creek trailhead mid-morning. This trailhead is 25 miles south of Livingston, Montana on Highway 89 South. Then east/left on Main Mill Creek Road once on Main Mill Creek road continue from pavement to gravel and watch for the 3 mile marker on your left, cross the bridge ahead and turn left on East Fork of Mill Creek, see you at the trailhead! Your gear will be packed up and onto the pack string. A delicious hearty sack lunch will be brought along for a lunch break on the way to camp. This a good time to stretch your legs. The horseback riding to camp is approximately 3 1/2 to 4 hours, including the lunch break. We will return at the end of your trip around 3 p.m. to the trailhead. The camp is nestled in the timber about 45 minutes off the main trail to Elbow Lake.

Everything will be set-up prior to your arrival. Nice roomy tents with carpet on the floor and outhouse facilities with regular seating. This is a Lady Friendly camp! You will sleep on comfortable cots with foam pads. This is the type of camp that if the weather turns bad there is plenty of room in the dining tent to enjoy a warm game of cards, etc. You won't go hungry! Being up in the fresh mountain air seems to trigger the appetite so leave your diet at home. Our meals in the backcountry are served home style with a variety of menus, including homemade pies, quiches, fresh salad and fruit. Our drinking water source is a spring bubbling right out of the ground at camp. You will not taste any purer or fresher water!

We are under permit with the 'Gallatin National Forest'

Livingston, Montana Ranger District.

Licensed by the Montana Board of Outfitters #192

We follow all required bear storage policies and regulations. We keep a very clean camp. We have never experienced any bear problems because of this. So Mom do not worry.

This is an excellent pack trip for those wanting to spend some time in a pack-in camp and do a variety of things. This is a good overnight trip up to 3 days. We recommend a 3- day trip. One day is spent at Elbow Lake which is 2 hrs of horseback riding from the camp. It sits at the base of Mt. Cowan the 4th highest peak in Montana. Your group can do some fly fishing, read a book, hike or just relax around the lake.

( Montana non-resident fishing license is required)