Company Description

High country outfitting is almost as old as the hills themselves. From the first person’s curiosity to see what was over the next mountain, around the next bend in the river, and what is on the other side of the valley, to the hunters and gatherers of old, to cowboys gathering the cattle on the open range, to the those who just want to commune with nature itself, their has always been a calling to gain insight and understanding of Mother Nature.

Bugle 'em Up Outfitting can help you see what is over the next mountain, around the next bend in the river, and what is on the other side of the valley.

Trail Rides:
There is no better way to experience the great outdoors than from the back of horse. The two and three hour rides meander along side the Weminuche River riding the old cattle range of John Toner, the first permanent homesteader in the Upper Piedra. Half and all day rides are high mountain rides on the Weminuche Trail. All rides depart from the Toner Ranch, one of the few original working cattle ranches still in operation. To enhance the ride we make every effort to take families, couples, or specific groups by themselves on the trail rides.

COST:
2hr. $50.00
3 hr. $75.00
Half Day $100.00
Full Day $175.00 (lunch included)
overnight $350.00 (3 meals included)
We recommend each rider bring a water bottle, sunscreen, hat, light jacket and rain gear (especially July & August).

*Contact Information*:
Bugle’em Up Outfitting
Colorado License #2720
2000 Taylor Lane
P.O Box 2076
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Ranch Numbers: 970-731-5575
970-731-5565
Owners:

Preston Goetzke Cell Number: 970-903-5129
Cynthia Toner Cell Number: 970-946-5511

Email: ctoner@frontier.net

Website: bugleemupoutfitting.com

Nice to Know:

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Location: Pagosa Springs, Colorado is 60 miles east of Durango,Colorado, which is the closest commercial airport. Bugle’em Outfitting is based out of the Toner Ranch located in the southend of Hinsdale County, 20 miles NW of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The altitude of the ranch is 8000 ft. The weather varies from hot and dusty, to wet and soggy, to ice and snow (sometimes all in the same day)

Altitude: The Toner Ranch (8000 ft) is the lowest elevation you will be during the trip, from there you will only be going up. Many of the hunts and pack trips will be between 8500-12000 ft. To avoid altitude sickness, be sure and drink plenty of water and keep the consumption of alcohol and caffeine to a minimum.

Lodging: Pagosa Springs offers a variety of lodging opportunities. A quarter mile north of the ranch is Sportsman Supply and Campground offering campsites and cabins to rent – sportsmansupplycamp@pagosa.net. or sportsmanscampground.com.

Something a little closer to town: for luxury accommodations there is the Hartland Cabins- hartlandranch.com , Sunset Ranch- sunsetranchcabins.com, and Fireside Inn Cabins - firesidecabins.com

Alcohol: We do not provide alcohol for trips. Within reason, we will pack in your adult beverages. Remember there is a weight limit for each person. A 60 lb. weight limit is enforced with a $100 per horse fee for animals required to transport extra gear. Under no circumstances will anyone be allowed to ride a horse or hunt under the influence of alcohol.

Gratuities: Our guides and wranglers work hard to provide you with a memorable back country outing, tips are greatly appreciated.

Licenses: Hunting licenses and hunter safety card, (if born on or after Jan1, 1949) are required for all persons carrying a gun. A Colorado Fishing license is required for all fishing on public land. Fishing, hunting, or hiking licenses from the State of Colorado provide rescue insurance in case of an emergency in the high country. Licenses may be purchase at most sporting goods store, the Colorado Division of Wildlife, or at the Sportsman Supply, located quarter mile north of the Toner Ranch.

Hunting: Hunting is just that- hunting, we can’t guarantee that you will kill out during the trip, but every opportunity will be provided for a successful hunt and experience in the high country.

Physical Condition: Am I fit enough? The high country offers a world-class wilderness experience. Hunting, hiking, or camping, is very demanding physically. The better physical shape you are in, the more enjoyable the experience will be.

Cell Phones: Can you hear me now? Probably not, maybe, sometimes. Cell service is hit and miss through out the wilderness area. Best chances of service is on top of a mountain. Many of guides and wranglers have learned a few key spots to increase your chances of reception.

Deposit Policy: A 50% non-refundable deposit in the form of cash, check or money order, Visa or Mastercard is due at the time the reservation is confirmed and contract is signed. No reservations is secured without a deposit. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure date.

Liability Release: “Under Colorado Law” an equine professional is not liable for injury to or death of a participant in any equine activities resulting from inherent risks of equine activities pursuant to section 13-21-120.

Equal Opportunity: Bugle’em Up Outfitting is an equal opportunity service provider operating under Colorado license #2720 in the San Juan National forest and Weminuche Wilderness. Insured & Bonded.