ACTIVITY & PRICING GUIDE 2016
FISHING Full Day Fishing $500/PP Belt Creek is truly a hidden gem in central Montana. While called a creek, it is larger than some rivers. The pinnacle of Belt Creek is the Sluice Box Canyon section that flows through the Sluice Box State Park. Fishing will take place in a beautiful limestone canyon with sheer cliff walls rising up hundreds of feet. Deep pools, and fast boulder strewn runs hold lots of hard fighting rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. You will break for lunch and then back out to the water to fish for these low pressured trout. Mininum age is 12 years old. Half Day Fishing $300/PP Half day fly fishing takes place on Belt Creek. After wading through several miles of trout filled waters you will break for lunch on the banks of Belt Creek before you head back. Mininum age is 12 years old. Family Fishing Excusion $150/PP This is a great way for the whole family to experience Montana trout fishing. You will fish from the banks with spinning rods in the scenic Sluice Box State Park. Your guide will help your group find the deep holes that usually produce rainbow and brown trout. Maximum of eight on this excursion.
MONTANA HORSEBACK RIDING Bearcat Canyon Trail Ride $175/PP Get in touch with the Wild West on this breathtaking trail. Your wrangler will match you with one of our trusty four legged friends. Our horses love their work and are excellent teachers. The trail begins at our 7,000 acre Bearcat Canyon Ranch, bordering the Sluice Box State Park and the National Forest. We will wind through soaring limestone cliffs, cross meadows blanketed in wildflowers and take in stunning views of the Little Belt Mountains. Bald Eagles, Elk and Deer are just some of the wildlife that make Bearcat their home. Offered 9am to 11am, 1pm to 3pm, and 4pm to 6pm. Horse Whispering Class $50/PP This is truly a unique experience. Have one of our expert trainers teach you the basics of horse whispering or what is known in the industry as natural horsemanship. You will learn how to take a horse into a round pen and communicate with the horse through your body language. If you are good enough you will create what is called a bond and have the horse follow you around the round pen. This is a skill set that you will be able to take to any equine encounter to create a sense of safety and confidence with the horse. Ranch Creek Trail Ride $150/PP This hour long riding excursion takes you along the scenic views of Belt Creek, open pastures and rolling hills at the main ranch. We will do basic riding instruction prior to hitting the trail to ensure you and our ranch horse get acquainted. This is an ideal ride for our guests that wish to have their first horse experience or maybe revisiting horses and riding after a long break. Offered Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 10:30am and 3pm to 5pm. Also Offered 3pm to 5pm on Tuesday and Friday. Saturday to be determined.
MONTANA HORSEBACK RIDING Sunset Dinner Trail Ride $200/PP This one of a kind ride will take you to the top of the ranch looking over the river valley. We will ride through the rolling hills and pastures that surround the ranch while having views of Belt Butte, the Highwood Mountains and the Little Belt Mountains. A market fresh picnic style dinner will be created for you and your guests. We will conclude the ride by taking in the Big Sky Country and its beautiful sunsets. Offered Friday from 6pm to 8:30pm. *Champagne and wine available upon request at an additional charge. Limit one glass per guest. Private Lessons $125/HOUR Our Beautiful 140 x 300 outdoor arena offers you the opportunity to work on all of your riding skills during one hour of one on one instruction. Bring your questions or try something new like barrel racing or pole bending. Either way you will come away from your personalized experience a better horse person. Offered Monday through Friday. Half Day Canyon Trail Ride and Lunch $200/PP Enjoy everything Bearcat Canyon Ranch has to offer from the back of a horse. We will stop at one of our picnic areas where your wrangler will serve a delicious and rustic midday meal. Relax, explore or jump in the creek before we mount up and head back down the trail. Offered 11am to 2pm. Recommended Attire: Helmets are required and will be provided Dress for the day s weather Boots are recommended No open toed shoes Restrictions: 4 to 8 years of age will be wrangler supervised Weight restriction is up to 250lbs. The wrangler will assess all riders based on their safety and the safety of the horse
ATV WILDLIFE EXCURSION Exploration Tour $230/Single $330/Double $350/Ranger (6 Seater) This four hour scenic ATV ride will take you to river bottoms, through dry canyons and to mountain tops to take in the views of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. You will stop by a historic miner s cabin for lunch and if you are feeling adventurous, jump from a medium sized cliff into a deep pool to cool off. In the summer time wear a bathing suit under your cloths and bring a camera because this will be an experience to remember. Offered Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm Recommended Attire: Long Jeans/Pants Bring a light jacket you can throw on if needed Closed toe shoes We provide caving helmets and googles Restrictions: Minimum age 16 to drive Must have a valid driver s license to drive All ages can go
CAVING Spelunking $250/PP This is a half day adventure and hands down the most challenging activity at the ranch. The Cave goes down to the largest room in Montana which is approximately 5 acres underground. Out of all the activities, for the adventure seekers, they always say this is there favorite experience. Recommended Attire: Long Jeans/Pants that can get dirty Long sleeved sweetshirt or pullover Soft rubber soled shoes are recommended We provide caving helmets, headlamps, gloves, lunch and waters Restrictions: Minimum age 12 Difficulty is moderate with the hike to the cave being the most diffucult part. Half mile long hike with a 600ft raise in elevation. Must be in good phyisical condition
SPORTING CLAYS Sporting Clay Course $150/Private Lesson $100/PP Semi Private $75/PP Four or more What is sporting clays? Patience. Precision. But mostly exhilaration! Often times described as golf with a shotgun sporting clays is a lifelong sport that can be equally enjoyable to shooters of any age, gender, or level of skill. It is simple enough for beginners and complex enough that it can never be perfected. Set in a remote coulee, our 7 station course presents several targets thrown in a variety of trajectories, angles, speeds, elevations and distances which simulate actual hunting conditions. If you are a recreational target shooter, a wing shooting sportsman, or a new shooter looking to improve your shooting abilities, our professional instructor will not only teach you what to do and how to do it, but how to repeat that successful shot. Offered Monday Saturday 10:30AM 12:00PM and 4:30PM 6:00PM Recommended Attire: Dress like you would for a hike Comfortable closed toe shoes Glasses or eyewear We provide shotguns, ammo, eye protection and ear protection Restrictions: 6 shooters per squad Minimum age is 12 Parents must sign limited liability waivers for kids under 18 Eye protection must be worn
DINING We are delighted that you have chosen to enjoy the rustic, fine fare prepared by Chef Sara Thomas. Chef Sara studied Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University in Denver, Colorado. Her specialty is butchery and she is an aspiring farmer and beekeeper. Chef Sara has 16 years of professional experience ranging anywhere from cooking in a taco truck to the White House. All meals are market fresh, sourced locally, and change with the season. Please inform the concierge of any food allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences when booking. Pricing is as follows for guests over the age of 12 (age 6-12 are ½ price and under six is no charge). Breakfast (9:00am) $25/PP For those early risers, we offer a Breakfast To-Go at 8am for $20.00. Lunch (1:00pm) $25/PP Lunch in the Clubhouse is $30/person and served at 1pm. All other lunches are served on your activity or can be picked up as a Picnic Style To-Go for $25.00. Dinner (7:00pm) $50/PP **add a wine pairing for an additional $35.00 charge. Tuesday evening is our Old Fashioned Montana BBQ Thursday evening is Dinner with live music (when available). Additional charge for entertainment $15.00. *Our gourmet dinners are available for in cabin delivery Monday Saturday. Additional Amenities: Grocery Pick up is available for $50 plus the cost groceries. Let us know what items you would like for your stay and will be waiting for you upon arrival. S mores Kit $10/person 2 Meat & 2 Cheese Charcuterie plate $40.00 Popcorn Colonel Sampler $10/person Champagne and Roses for 2 $80.00
KIDS CLUB Half Day Kids Club Full Day Kids Club w/ Lunch $50/PP $100/PP We want Montana be a magical place for everyone in your family and encourage children to discover their own adventures within the safe environment of The Ranches at Belt Creek. Kids Camp provides fun, engaging activities for young guests ages 3 to 14 under the supervision of our experienced staff. All-day, half-day and evening options are available. Private babysitting is also available for families. Please contact our Concierge for further details. Half Day Kids Camp Offered Monday Saturday 8:30AM 12:30PM and 1:00PM 5:00PM Full Day Kids Camp w/ Picnic Lunch Offered Monday Saturday 8:30AM 5:00PM Campfire Club Offered Mond ay Saturday 8:00PM 10:00PM in the Clubhouse at no charge.
FALCONRY Falconry Happy Hour $40/PP An exciting look into the ancient sport of falconry, hunting with hawks and falcons. You will be able to visit with a master falconerand birds, ask questions and learn about a sport that has been practiced for nearly 4000 years. This is an educational program and will not be hunting. Appropiate for all ages. Children should be accompianed by parents. Offered on Tuesdays at 6:00pm.
OTHER ADVENTURES Archery 70/PP Rock Climbing 200/PP Rapelling 150/PP Big Game Hunting 3500/Trespass Fee Bird Hunting 200/PP Sniper Training Course 400/PP Mountain Biking 150/PP Geocahing 50 for GPS and maps Guided Nature Hikes 150/Trip Rafting w/ Montana River Outfitters 495/6 person Raft Fishing Float Trip w/ Montana River Outfitters Prairie Dog Shooting 495/2 Anglers 200/PP Please contact the Ranch Concierge for details and booking information for these activities.
SNOWMOBILING Snowmobiling -Single Snowmobiling - Double $300/PP $400/SLED Explore the wild winter wonderland on this 4 hour adventure. You will see scenic vistas and local wildlife as you machine through the powder. Midway through the journey, you will stop to enjoy a gourmet lunch and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate.
DOWNHILL SKIING Ski Ticket - Adult Ski Ticket - Kid (12 & Under) Ski, Poles, Boots Rentals Snowboard & Boot Rentals $43/PP $25/PP $25/PP $30/PP Showdown has been open since 1936, offering a family friendly atmosphere and amazing all natural snow. Showdown s base area elevation is 6,800 feet, higher than many other Montana ski area summits. Most importantly, this place is not your average run of the mill ski area, it has something special true Montana grit with a dash of class. For more information on the ski area visit www. showdownmontana.com.
SNOW TUBING Extreme Snow Tubing $175/PP This is a half day winter adventure for the whole family. Located at a rustic cabin in the forest, enjoy a day of tubing, snow tracks and excitement. A warm meal and beverages will provided while you sit around the fire and take in the quiet of the surroundings.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Guided Cross County Skiing Cross Country Rentals $150/PP $50/PP Get out and enjoy the serenity of the forest as you cross country ski along one of the many local trails. Stop half way and enjoy a bonfire and warm lunch while you take it all in.
SNOWSHOEING Guided Snowshoeing Snowshoe Rentals $75/PP $25/PP Enjoy the great outdoors by snowshoeing through it s tranquil beauty. We offer trails to suit any level of experience and all of them offer incredible scenery and the respite found only in nature.
DOG SLEDDING Dog Sledding $200/PP From start to finish, an experience to remember. Our guide, Chris, has years of experience and has even run the Iditarod. He will take you through this adventure step by step; starting with introductions to the dogs to harnessing and bring it full circle as the dogs lead you through a picturesque location. A bonfire and warm drinks will keep you comfortable as you listen to the many dog sledding tails. A definite bucket list experience.
WINTER HORSEBACK Winter Horseback Skijoring Wagon Ride Horse Whispering Class $100/PP $125/PP $125/Group $150/PP This Trail Ride is one of a kind and will take you to the top of the ranch looking over the river valley. We will ride through the rolling hills and pastures that surround the ranch while having views of Belt Butte, the Highwood Mountains and the Little Belt Mountains. Skijoring is both exiting and adventurous. Atop one of our magnificent horses, our equestrian guide will pull you through our skijoring course on skis or a sled. Our guides can cater the experience for you by altering the speed, course or substituting with a sled. A unique experience for both those watching and those participating. The Wagon Ride explores the Highwood Mountains and includes warm drinks, beautiful scenery and friendly company. Horse Whispering is truly a unique experience. Have one of our expert trainers teach you the basics of horse whispering or what is known in the industry as natural horsemanship. You will learn how to take a horse into a round pen and communicate with the horse through your body language. If you are good enough you will create what is called a bond and have the horse follow you around the round pen. This is a skill set that you will be able to take to any equine encounter to create a sense of safety and confidence with the horse.
WINTER SPORTING CLAY Sporting Clay Course $150/Private Lesson $100/PP Semi Private $75/PP Four or more Set in a remote coulee, our 7 station course presents several targets thrown in a variety of trajectories, angles, speeds, elevations and distances which simulate actual hunting conditions. If you are a recreational target shooter, a wing shooting sportsman, or a new shooter looking to improve your shooting abilities, our professional instructor will not only teach you what to do and how to do it, but how to repeat that successful shot.