Comfort
Accommodation at the ranch is Western-style log cabins decorated with excellent furnishings in warm colours. They are kept sparkling clean and well-maintained. Emerald green lawns surround these five duplex cabins, which are connected to the main lodge, other cabins, and hot-tub by well-lit paved pathways.
Evenings are spent at the main lodge where meals are served. The lodge has a large dining room, sitting area with comfortable sofas and chairs set around a large open fireplace. There is a library and a games room with pool table.
A pool and hot tub are available to guests.
WiFi available throughout the ranch.
Meals
Each morning a breakfast selection is served at the buffet (fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, toasts). In addition a hot option is served and varies every day: waffles, French toast, pancakes, sausages, bacon, eggs...
For all-day rides, hearty sandwiches are freshly prepared in the morning to ensure The Hideout’s standards for quality. If you choose to participate in a half-day activity, a scrumptious lunch is served in the dining room of the Main Lodge.
In the evening, guests can enjoy western-style gourmet food, elegantly presented, with wine, beer or the beverage of your choice.
Once a week (weather permitting) there is an outdoor cook-out where they serve juicy, marbled Certified Angus Beef along with a variety of other tantalizing food. The chef is very creative and does not limit herself to serving meat only and can cater to most diets within reason.
If you have any dietary requirements please inform us in advance.
Climate
Wyoming’s outstanding features are its majestic mountains and high plains. Weather and topography have more contrast than in most other states. Surface elevations range from the summit of Gannett Peak in the Wind River Mountains, at 13,804 feet, to the Belle Fourche River Valley in the state’s northeast corner, at 3,125 feet.
Wyoming is located deep in the interior of the North American continent, far from any moderating influence of oceans. Wyoming, therefore, has some long winters, but also some pleasant summers. A typical Wyoming summer day will start out bright and sunny. Clouds will appear on the western horizon about noon and thunderheads will develop in mid-afternoon. Scattered, isolated thundershowers will dot the landscape in late afternoon and early evening.
Autumn in Wyoming is a pure delight. Most places will start to see snow in mid-September, but winter weather won’t start to stick until late November. For most of the two months in between, the state enjoys a special season called Indian Summer, with warm days, cool nights and spectacular colors. It’s a delightful change-of-season experience.
Guide and local team
Marijn and Peter are the ranch owners and both hail from Belgium. They speak excellent English and are extremely friendly and welcoming.
The core group of barn staff and other staff are employed year round here at the ranch, under Marijn's supervision. During the summer season, they are the people who will guide, lead and coach you and other guests.
Off season, they train new horses, and keep riding the rest of the herd to continuously fine tune the horses for the guests when next season starts.
Key to the ranch culture are the 3 C’s of Character, Conduct and Competence and The Code of The West. There is a one to one guest ratio.
Tips
Tips are compulsory in USA.At the Hideout, gratuities are included in the cost of your stay but you are welcome to give the team a little extra if you wish.
Packing list
Head
-Equus Journeys strongly recommend that you wear a riding helmet and that you take your own to ensure a correct fit.
-Sunhat for when not riding
- Sunglasses - with a cord attached so they don't fly off when riding
- Buff or bandana
Upper body
- Long sleeved shirts provide protection from the sun
- T-shirts
- Fleece, jumper or jacket - the evenings can be cold
- Waterproof jacket - the rains can be difficult to foresee and it's better to be prepared.
- Casual clothes for the evening. Please no flip flops and shorts at dinner time!
Legs
- Lightweight, comfortable riding trousers or jodhpurs - we recommend riding in them at home before taking them on holiday to ensure they don't rub
- Shorts
- Casual clothes for the evening. The dress code is relaxed but please remember the Hideout is an upmarket ranch and flip flop/shorts are not suitable at the dining table.
Hands and Feet
- Comfortable riding boots. We recommend western boots or short boots with half chaps but you may wish to take long chaps to protect against thorns. We don't recommend taking your favourite long leather boots in case they get damaged
- Gloves - your hands are particularly exposed to the sun whilst riding
- Comfortable evening shoes
Other useful items
- Swimsuit
- Camera and high capacity memory card. Spare battery
- Mosquito repellent
- Insect bite relief cream
- Chapstick
Nightwear
- Pyjamas
In your hold luggage
- Any liquids, such as shampoo, moisturiser, deodorant unless they are less than 100ml and all bottles can fit in a small, clear, plastic ziplock bag. We recommend biodegradable washing products where possible.
- Swiss army knife (or equivalent)
Medical kit
- Any medication you regularly take
- Sunscreen and lip balm - should be high factor
- Insect repellent, preferably containing deet
- Blister plasters in case of any rubs
- Antiseptic cream, plasters, aspirin, anti-histamine, insect-bite salve etc...
- Spare prescription glasses/contact lenses
- Eye drops
- Imodium or similar anti-diarrhoea medication
- Re-hydration sachets
- Water purification tablets
- Antiseptic wipes
- Handwash gel
Our Recommendations
- Backpacks cannot be worn whilst riding. Bumbags are not allowed at the Hideout but you will be provided with saddlebags.
- We recommend travelling in your riding boots and carrying your hat and some riding clothes in your hand luggage - then if your luggage goes astray you are still able to ride!
- We recommend taking a copy of your passport and insurance documents with you in case you lose your originals
