TK Outfitting

Torrey, Utah

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TK Outfitting takes riders on multi-day camping and inn to inn rides through some of Utah’s most stunning national parks and areas for viewing wildlife and wild horses--- like Capitol Reef National Park. Riders may choose to camp out at a deluxe basecamp or stay in comfort at night on an inn-to-inn adventure. TK Outfitting strives to offer experienced riders all the pace and challenge they desire, and to give inexperienced riders all the instruction and patience they need. Non-riding companions are welcome on all trips.

TK Outfitting offers an understanding of local history and unique land formations in the Dixie National Forest, Fish Lake National Forest, Capitol Reef National Park and San Rafael Swell.

TK Outfitting offers a full schedule of multi-day horseback riding vacations featuring camping or inn lodging. They can also arrange custom horseback vacations.

Camping Rides

Each camping ride is unique and remote. TK Outfitting rarely covers the same backcountry trail or camp more than once or twice a season. These basecamp rides are supplied by 4x4 vehicles. Camp elevations are typically situated in higher elevations in mid-summer and lower elevations in spring and fall seasons.  Trails rides are mostly un-groomed and pioneered by

Sensitive to the fragile environment, TK Outfitting employs low-impact camping techniques, small group sizes, well-maintained equipment, and top-notch horses. You will have access to rugged and scenic surroundings, with a comfortable and relaxing ambiance where you can refresh and rejuvenate prior to your next day’s adventure. TK Outfitting makes sure that guests receive personal attention and service while exploring the backcountry of the Colorado Plateau.

Camping with the horses allows a more authentic backcountry cowboy experience. Guests can spend more time handling horses and exploring their scenic surroundings.  Camping in the backcountry is a spectacular event, with a blanket of stars, campfires, cowboy music, poetry and home cooked meals, including beef from TK Cattle Ranch. Guests will be immersed in an authentic backcountry cowboy way of life.

For the trips that feature camping, all equipment is provided–– cots, mattresses and inflatable pads, freshly laundered sleeping bags, blankets, chairs, showers. Guests sleep in tents at sites that are supported by four-wheel drive vehicles. These camp wagons bring what is needed for cooking, eating, a shower tent, chairs, and commode, as well as feed for the horses. Guests stay in tents for single or double occupancy. Tk Outfitting tents are like wall tents, but with floors. Guests have adequate standing room. A base camp is the setting for most rides. The first night guests have a hotel stay and orientation in Torrey.

Inn to Inn

Want to enjoy the scenic Colorado Plateau, but do not desire to camp? TK Outfitting offers Inn to Inn Trail Rides. They select daily destinations from a multitude of trails available. After a day in the saddle, guests will lodge and dine in top -notch hotels and restaurants at night. Lodging location will be in Torrey, Utah, the “Gateway City” to Capitol Reef National Park. Inn to Inn Horseback ride destinations move from Capitol Reef National Park, Dixie National Forest and Fish Lake National Forest. During warmer weather or fall foliage, excursions to lakes and alpine meadows of Fish Lake or Dixie National Forest become part of the itinerary. Trails on all our horseback rides are mostly ungroomed and pioneered by herdsman, Indians and Outlaws. Areas explored are selected for their remote location and scenic quality.

Food

Camping rides: Prepared at camp- a varied menu of fresh foods including beef from the owners TK Cattle Ranch. TK Outfitting’s great camp cooks can accommodate most diets with prior notice. Cooks prepare fresh and locally sourced foods at meals and offer grass fed, hormone free beef and pork.

Inn lodging trips: Breakfast at the Inns, trail- picnic lunches and sampling of local restaurants for dinners.  

Area Attractions

Capitol Reef National Park, San Rafael Swell, Dixie National Forest, Fish Lake National Forest.

At a Glance

TK Outfitting is nestled perfectly amist some of the world's most beauitful scenery and 5 National Parks.

Location

Torrey, Utah

Airport

Salt Lake City or McCarran Airport (Las Vegas, NV)

Riding Style/ Ability

All riders are welcome

Season

April - October

Capacity

10 riders