What to Bring on Your
Dude Ranch Vacation
Dude Ranch Vacations
What To Bring | Rates & Dates
In General
- Clothing - We suggest clothing that can be worn in layers as in the mountains temperatures can change rapidly.
- Include: t-shirts, long underwear, long sleeve shirts, vest, jacket, and at least one wool or heavy outer garment Rain coat, slicker, duster or two piece suit (no ponchos please)
- Riding Boots - with minimum 1/2" heel
- Tennis Shoes
- Swimsuit
- Shorts
- Broad-brimmed Hat - made of felt or straw with a stampede string
- Gloves - both leather & fleece style
- Bandana or Neckerchief
- Sundries & Extras - soap, shampoo, lotion, mirror, chapstick, insect repellant, sunglasses, sunscreen (All liquids and lotions should be in well-sealed or unbreakable containers)
- Camera
- Fishing Tackle - rods must be in sturdy containers not to exceed 48" (shorter is better)
- Montana Fishing License - can be purchased locally in Seeley Lake
- Hobby Supplies
- Special Medications
Wilderness Pack Trip or Alpine Overnight Option
- Personal Water Purification Unit
- Duffle Bag - 32-36” with a full-length zipper works best
- Quality sleeping bag good to 0* degrees F
- Thermo-rest mattress or foam pad
- Toilet Kit
- Towels
- Plastic garbage bags (3-4) for wet and or dirty clothes
- Camp moccasins or comfortable shoes for relaxing in camp
- Writing tablet, pencil/pen
- Good Book to Read
- Flashlight/Headlamp with Extra Batteries
Suggested Fishing Gear
~~ You can also purchase your fishing supplies locally or at the Rich Ranch Gift Shop ~~
- Fishing Line (weight should be 5-6 with 2-3 pound tapered leaders)
- Flies
- Royal Wulfe Stimulator
- Yellow/Red Humpy
- Elk Hair Caddis
- Joe’s Hopper
- Mosquito
- Pale Evening Dun
- Black Ant
- Hairs Ear Nymph
- Lures/Spinners (¼ to 3/8 oz.) 4 to 8 pound line
- Mepps, Daredevils, Rooster tails, Crocodiles
