Thanksgiving Ranch Packing List

We are close to the Rocky Mountains and because the weather can fluctuate, it’s best to be prepared for any type of weather at any time of the year and be ready with different layers.

At the Ranch, we’re generally dressed ‘western’ and wearing boots, jeans, and generally living in Carhartt apparel because we’re on horses and outside most of the time. You likely don’t need to purchase anything that you wouldn’t normally have in your wardrobe and we do have a few handy items in our Mercantile like fleece and hats. If you’d like to bring your cowboy/girl boots and hats, they’ll fit right in, but don’t worry if you don’t have.

GENERAL ITEMS

  • Lightweight/breathable jeans

  • Lightweight/breathable shirts

  • Rain jacket/rain gear

  • Wind/waterproof jacket

  • Fleece jacket

  • Hat & gloves 

  • Sun protective hat (ball cap)

  • Swimsuit

  • Camera

  • Phone/camera chargers

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

  • Lip balm with sunscreen

  • Sunglasses

  • Pajamas/robe

  • Footwear to wear in the lodge (slippers or whatever you’d wear inside at home)

  • Books/reading material (there is wi-fi on the Lodge but it’s a great place to unplug)

 HORSEBACK RIDING

  • Riding boots or some type of boot/shoe with a 1" heel and, preferably, a smooth sole

FISHING

  • Lightweight shirts (avoid cotton)

  • Synthetic base layer for under wader 

HIKING

  • Hiking boots/shoes

  • Daypack/backpack

  • Flashlight or headlamp

  • Binoculars

  • Backpack

  • Reusable water bottle

MOUNTAIN BIKING

  • Helmet

  • Padded shorts

  • Cycling shoes

WINTER

  • Downhill/cross-country ski equipment

  • Winter ski clothing

  • Ski wax

  • Snowshoes

  • Winter boots/footwear

PERSONAL ITEMS (remember these everyday items ..)

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

  • Razor

  • Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and other toiletries

  • Any medication/prescriptions

  • A personal first aid kit with bandaids and other essentials

  • A memory card and extra batteries for your camera so that you can take as many pictures as possible

  • Stain remover pens for the clothes you love

  • A laundry bag (we don’t have guest laundry facilities at the Ranch)

NOTE

  • You may bring your own beer, wine, or liquor - we don’t carry a liquor license, so bring what you’d like, or let us know your preferences in advance so we can provide

  • If you are heading out on a trail ride, we have excellent quality tack that is comfortable for our guests to ride in and also fits our horses

Have more questions?

Call or email us at info@thanksgivingranch.ca, 1 (403) 627-1961 or 1 (866) 966-7484 or fill in the form below.