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At a Glance
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| HIGHLIGHTS | |||||
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| Famous For: | Upscale lodging & food, rarely seen diversity of riding & scenery, safety, great horses, authentic and very personal, professional year around staff, working cattle experience and an excellent program for all leverls of riders. | ||||
| Capacity: | 25 | ||||
| Open: | Year-round | ||||
| Altitude: | 4200 to 10,000 feet | ||||
| Location: | 60 miles from Cody (East Entrance Yellowstone National Park) | ||||
| Reservations: | 1-800-354-8637; (307) 765-2080 | ||||
| Rates: |
Adults: $1,725 and up
Children: Age 11 & Under at 15% discount from adult rates. |
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| Minimum Stay: | 4-night-stays (Spring & Fall), 4-night-stays (Summer) | ||||
| Deposit: | 30% at booking to secure rate and confirm reservation. | ||||
| Payment: | Visa, MasterCard, American Express credit cards; personal & travelers checks; and cash. | ||||
| Closest Airports: | Airstrip for private/chartered aircraft in Greybull, WY (15 miles); Commercial airports: Cody, WY (70 miles); Sheridan, WY (87 miles); Billings, MT (140 miles). | ||||
| Transportation: | Airport Pick-up: Cody, WY & Billings, MT (call or see website for details); Rental cars available at airports with commercial flights. | ||||
| Travel Agents: | YES | ||||
| Guest Reviews: | Read reviews from travelers who have visited this ranch. | ||||
| FEATURED AMENITIES | |||
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 Adults OrientedAdult Weeks All InclusiveArcheryBed-and-BreakfastSeasonal BirdingCattle Drives1 or Part Day week Cattle RanchesAuthentic Working Cattle Ranch Dude Ranches with Cattle Children's ProgramsChildren's Trail Riding7 yrs old and over Computer/Email ServicesConference ServicesA/V Computer/Email Services Secretarial Services Separate Conference Center Corporate Groups, MeetingsMedium (50-100) Cross-Country SkiingCuisineGourmet International Ranch/Western Vegetarian Culinary Trained ChefsDude/Guest Ranches |
Email AccessFishing Fly Fishing Equipment Available Fish on Your Own Professional Guides & Instruction Stream Fishing on Property Type of Fish Trout GolfNear (within 30 miles) HikingGuided On Your Own Historic - National Historic SiteHoneymoon PackagesHorseback RidingHorsemanshipHorsesAppaloosa Draft Paint Quarter Hunting RanchesBig Game Bear Deer Elk Moose Wingshooting/Birds Chukar Partridge Ducks Geese Pheasant Kitchen Facilities (in cabin)Languages SpokenEnglish French German Spanish Laundry ServiceLiquorAvailable Bring Your Own MassageMountain Biking |
Naturalist GuidesNon-Riding RatesPack Trips Ranch Activity Private Home RentalProfessional Rodeo ArenaRemote LocationAccessible by Helicopter Accessible by Small Plane Generates Own Power/Electricity Room ServiceRVs WelcomeSeminarsHorsemanship Seminars - Fall Horsemanship Seminars - Spring Horsemanship Seminars - Summer Horsemanship Seminars - Winter Short Stays (1-4 days)Off Season Only SnomobilingBring Your Own Sled Nearby (within 30 miles) On Site Sporting ClaysTeam BuildingTelephone in RoomTV in RoomWasher/Dryer in Room |
Winter Months Open (Nov-March) Cross-Country Skiing Downhill Skiing Fly Fishing Park Tours Snow Shoeing Snowmobiling WomenWeeks WorkshopsArt Nature Photography |
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| LODGING |
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| Located in the beautiful town of Shell, Wyoming (population 50), The Hideout offers guests luxurious private log cabins and casitas with beautiful Western decor. All cabins have modern bathrooms, satellite TV, high-speed internet, telephones, etc. plus porches with rocking chairs that overlook the spectacular Big Horn Mountains. Cabins vary in bedding from queen-size beds to cabins with two double beds, however all Cabins offer beautiful Pendleton blankets. There are four Casitas, apt/suites, which offer either a king or two twin beds, separate living rooms, full kitchens, and in-room laundry facilities. The Hideout also offers a choice of private 3bedroom luxury homes just off the main property, this is a great option for large families. The Hideout homes can accomodate 6-10 persons. Guests have the opportunity to experience an overnight stay in the mountains at 8,200 feet. Only open 2,5 months during summer the Upper Hideout, our high mountain lodge, offers the same level of comfortable lodging. Guests are able to relax in cabins similar to those on the main property and enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains. |
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| RECREATION |
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| The Hideout offers all the horseback riding you could want. You can ride as much or as little as you like and take part in scenic rail rides and cowboy work such as: cattle drives, brandings, round-ups, etc.(Some jobs such as branding do vary depending on the time of year) The Hideout offers natural horsemanship and stockmanship initiation and clinics, equine massage and much more. Experienced and beginning riders alike will appreciate the endless amount of riding on private land, National Forest land and Bureau of Land Management Land. There is a vast variety of terraine that can be covered, from high desert to mountain trails. The Hideout takes pride in the quality of our horses and will have a mount to match every level of rider. Safety sets us apart and to make sure that all riders have an enjoyable riding experience during their stay,The Hideout wranglers carefully match each guest to a horse suitable for their particular riding level. Beginning riders will aappreciate the patience, personable and friendly approach of our senior staff and advanced riders will find themselves challenged by the terrain. The Hideout is not your typical "nose-to-tail" ranch and our wranglers enjoy a good trot and canter, if the terraine and riding level of the group allows. Guests can also the option to participate in the following activities: trapshooting, hiking, canoeing, biking, visit dinosaur tracks and digsites, guided tours by specialised Yellowstone certified guides, visits to Cody Nite Rodeo, the Buffalo Bill Museum, birdwatching, photography clinics, culinary clinics, fly-fishing, etc. On-premise recreation can include: weekly horsemanship sessions, arena horseback games and/or team penning, archery, landscaped swimming pond, outdoor hot tub, in-door rec rooms in main lodge includes pool table, catch-and-release fishing in Shell Creek or fishing ponds. Trap shooting and rifle range also on premises (nominal up charge). Optional excursions include fly fishing, visits to dinosaur track sites, hunting trips, wildlife & nature photography, guided tours of Yellowstone National Park, hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling. A popular excursion, for example: into Cody, WY for Buffalo Bill Historical Center and Cody Nite Rodeo. (Some excursions are not included in the all-inclusive package, please contact The Hideout, or visit the website, for more details) |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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| From September through May, The Hideout is mostly an adult-oriented resort environment (cocktails and four-course gourmet dinners). During the summer season, June through August, families with children who are comfortable and athletic will find this to be both a fun and great learning experience. We do not offer a typical kids program, because we believe that families take vacations to enjoy a joint experience. The recommended minimum age for horseback riding is 8 years old. A parent must ride with children at all times. Depending on the level of riding experience different riding experiences will be offered. |
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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| The Hideout's rates offer three full meals a day and cocktail-hour refreshments prior to a four-course gourmet dinner, accompanied with wine. Our hearty Western style breakfast includes hot items such as omlettes and pancakes to fresh fruits and pastries. Guests who choose to have lunch at the main lodge will enjoy a delicious sit down lunch complete with fresh ice tea and dessert. Otherwise, hearty packed lunch goes along with you on the trail. After a day on the trail, or other pursuits, and either a refreshing shower or soak in the hot tub, guests are treated to a four-course gourmet dinner prepared by one, or both, of our culinary schooled chefs who manage both The Hideout kitchen and the nearby Trapper Creek Lodge Restaurant & Supper Club. Complimentary cocktails and hors d'ouevres are served prior to dinner. Appetizers during cocktail hour may be crevettes madagascar, boursin canapés, horseradish beef tips, or curried chicken in filo pastry cups. Featured dinner entreés are Steak Diane, Veal Picata, Griswold Seared Beef Tenderloin, and Barbecued Glazed Seabass, just to name a few. Some favorite desserts are chocolate paté, peach pistachio torte, and chocolate mousse profiteroles with rasberry sauce. Beverages such as soda, coffee, tea, and juices are also provided. Other than cocktails before dinner and wine served at the table, additional spirits to enjoy in your cabin are also available for purchase. During the summer months, weekly cookouts are a favorite of the guests and staff alike (June through September). |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| Maximum capacity 80 - 100 persons. Separate, commodious lodges available for groups. Shell Lodge Event & Adventure Company would be happy to provide a proposal on your next corporate event, wedding, or family reunion at The Hideout. Lodging capacity with double occupancy is 54 |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| Dude Ranchers Association, Wyoming Dude Ranchers Association |
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| REGION/CUSTOMS |
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| The Hideout Guest Ranch & Resort is open year around. During June through September we require a minimum stay of 3 to 4 days with a complete package. The rest of the year we offer week-ends, shorter stays, rooms, romantic week-end get-aways, corporate retreats, meeting rooms, culinary classes, hunting, horsemanship clinics, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, etc. A more a la carte menu. |
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| HISTORY/HOSTS |
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| The Hideout Guest Ranch is located and shares riding land with the 100-year old Flitner Ranch. With close to 300,000 acres this is one of the bigger working cattle and horse ranches in this area of Wyoming. The Hideout Guests accompagnied by The Hideout wranglers work on a weekly cattle at The Flitner Ranch or other ranches in the area. |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Upon arrival Sunday afternoon, you are greeted at main lodge by Hideout staff. There may be a tour of the ranch, trapshooting, or wagon rides, before meeting and mingling with wranglers and other guests during your first evening. Head wrangler Stewart Reed, manager Peter De Cabooter and other key Hideout staff will outline the range of activities to choose from during your stay. Monday morning gets started bright and early with a hearty breakfast and orientation on horsemanship and western riding. Orientation is when the wranglers can make sure that you and your horse (and saddle) are a match, determine your riding ability, and go over important safety information. Most of the guests want to ride, ride, ride. However, we can arrange shorter scenic trail rides or other activities and excursions if so desired. There are also many less strenuous recreational guest amenities on the grounds (see activities noted above). The schedule of guest activities often revolves around the weekly cattle work to be done and how many guests would like to participate in this experience. There is always cattle work to be done, but some things like rount-ups and branding vary depending on the season. Everyday, anywhere from 1 to 4 rides may be going out, each lasting anywhere from 2 to 8 hours. The wrangler-to-guest ratio is about 1 to 5 (that is, 4 wranglers for about 20 guests), which allows The Hideout to provide a wide variety of riding offerings. There's a 3:1 horse-to-guest ratio, ensuring a fresh mount for the day. After a day of fun, all get cleaned up for cocktails in the loft lounge. Photos of the day are presented with music, to accompany complimentary drinks and appetizers. A gourmet dinner is served in the dining room. Live cowboy music by recording artist and Hideout wrangler Stewart Reed is after dinner entertainment at least one evening during the week. Upper Hideout: From late June to mid-September (weather permitting). Guest can make reservatons to participate in the weekly overnight trip to the Upper Hideout, a remote mountain retreat (extra charge). After a five-hour horseback ride, guests are always happy to find the same comfort and luxuries that are offered at The Hideout's main lodge (individual cabins, hot water, electricity - even hair dryers in each room!) ... and fine food or a dip in the spring fed pond. Four out of five guests return to The Hideout for the camaraderie, renewal, and sense of belonging and above for a safe riding experience in very remote and rough country. You will see why by visiting our ranch website (click button). |
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