Who needs a gym when you've got a guest ranch...burn calories while you play!

Did you know that horseback riders can burn up to 650 calories an hour while in the saddle?

Ranch Rider offers up a pretty darn good idea for those fun-loving travelers who are looking to live up to their new years resolutions.  Kill two birds with one stone this summer by opting for a vacation where it's possible to have a blast and keep active at the same time!

Check out the article below posted online in CANADA Magazine:

Saddle Up & Get Back In Shape

With the recession finally relinquishing its grip on those pursestrings, we can all focus on our personal health rather than that ofour bank balance. According to Ranch Rider, fitness holidays are not simply concerned with trekking and hiking into the hinterland(although many guest ranches will offer these pursuits), as riders can burn up to 650 calories an hour while in the saddle.

So if that New Year’s resolution to get back in shape has been shelved along with your gym club membership, grab the reins and head to Canada with Ranch Rider.

 Why not take your girlfriends along for theride and opt for the Cowgirl Boot Camp at the Elkin Creek Guest Ranch in British Columbia. There will be opportunities to hit the trail, rope the livestock and enjoy a few pre-dinner drinks and horsd’oeuvres with your BFFs in the unspoilt Nemaiah Valley.

The complete health and wellness package, yoga, massage and life-skillscoaching round off the 2-night stay. 7-nights from £1,145pp.

Departures: 11 – 13 June. Excludes car hire from £249 per week andgratuities left to guests’ discretion. Return flight from £579pp.

All prices (unless otherwise stated) are based on two sharing andinclude full board accommodation, all ranch based riding, use of allfacilities, gratuities, taxes and transfers. Subject to availability.

Telephone Ranch Rider on 01509 618811, email info@ranchrider.com orvisit www.ranchrider.com for further information.

Join Adventure West Resorts in our social networking frenzy :)

So, I've just created a Ning netowork for Elkin Creek Guest Ranch, adding yet another to our list of existing social networks.  I wanted to share part of the blog that I just posted on Ning as it pertains to Adventure West Resorts as a whole and gives you some insight as to our game plan at present and into 2010:

Of course, we have recognized the importance of word of mouth advertising, so social networking has become a big part of who we are. We get a lot of support from our guests, who largely return for a second, third and sometimes fourth visit.  For this, we would like to assist and encourage them by helping spread the word as well. 

With our social networks, we hope to promote communication and create a sense of community. It is very important to us that both our existing and our potential guests understand the authenticity of our offerings, as we promote a genuine British Columbian holiday experience.  We appreciate comments and suggestions and we work our best to cater to everyones needs.  Returning guests keep us striving to be the top guest ranch in BC!!

If you have been considering taking a holiday in BC, please take a look at what Elkin Creek Guest Ranch has to offer. With a never-ending list of activities, it is a great place to take the family. Horseback riding through the Chilcotin valleys and mountainsides is such a majestic experience. Elkin Creek is also a great place to experience BC's unspoiled wilderness and to just relax and unwind. For hubby/dad, lake fishing is a very popular activity.
Top all of that off with spacious, yet cozy, log cabin accommodation, gourmet chef-prepared meals, a sauna and hot tub by the lake, games room and fully stocked bar and lounge....you've got the holiday of a lifetime.
 
So, here is what I mean....we are spreadin word online....
Adventure West Resorts also has a Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Adventure-West-Resorts/18595774491?), a Twitter account (http://twitter.com/BCguestranch), Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/39259834@N04/) and like I mentioned, a Ning network ( http://bcguestranch.ning.com/profile/MeghanStJean) Oh...and I can't forget our website (http://www.weekendcowboy.com/)
 
Thanks for checking us out.  Our best wishes for 2010!!