Big Timber Outfitters LLC

06/02/2026

Yes, the hounds Needed a treat too..I get the glare if they even hear a wrapper. ❤️

05/30/2026

Just let me get my pack string off the trail please. And talk to them.

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The Horse People

(By Doug Russell | Colorado SxS Adventures)

You want to know who deserves a little extra respect on the trail?

Horseback riders.

Not because they own the trail.
Not because they're better than us.
But because they're trying to control a 1,000-pound animal with a brain of its own.

Think about that for a minute.

When we see trouble ahead, we hit the brakes.
When a horse sees trouble ahead, it might decide to become trouble.

A horse can spook. A horse can bolt. A horse can react to things we don't even notice.
And when that happens, somebody can get hurt in a hurry.

Now, I don't know where you're from, but here in Colorado, the off-roading community shares the trail with non-motorized users every day.

Hikers.
Mountain bikers.
Hunters.
Fishermen.

And horseback riders.

That's just part of riding in Colorado.

These public lands belong to all of us, and learning how to coexist is part of being a responsible trail user.

That's why whenever I come across horseback riders, I slow way down.
Sometimes I stop completely.
Sometimes I shut the machine off.
I wave, smile, and let the rider tell me what they need me to do.

It's not about who's right.
It's not about who has the right-of-way.
It's about making sure everybody gets home safely.

The truth is, horseback riders were exploring these mountains long before any of us showed up with side-by-sides.

Most of them love the same things we do ....
The scenery. The solitude. The adventure. The freedom.

They're not the enemy.

They're fellow trail users.

And whether you're driving a SxS, Jeep, ATV, dirt bike, mountain bike, hiking, or riding a horse...
The trail works best when we give each other a little grace.

So the next time you meet a horseback rider on the trail...

Slow down.
Be patient.
Give them space.
Let them know you're there.

And remember ....

A few extra seconds of courtesy can prevent a lifetime of regret.

If you're a horseback rider, tell us what you wish motorized users understood.

If you're a SxS rider, tell us how you handle horse encounters on the trail.

Let's learn from each other.

05/30/2026

Cant hike enough to find a bear, but sit down for 10 min. And this guy walks by. ❤️

05/29/2026

❤️

05/27/2026

This is what I provide in Self guided camps.
Just did my order last week.
( remember if you want something else besides a bucket and jet boil. You need to bring it).

05/25/2026

Well..
A whole Lotta Lightning, thunder and tiny bit of rain working up there today. ❤️

05/23/2026

🤣😬
Ok..so maybe my hound puppies get the best of me. 4 distract me..Clover comes in and steals the 300i. ❤️

05/22/2026

My favorite weapon of choice. Ta**us 44 Mag. With 305gr. Bear loads.