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Snowy Springs Outfitters, Inc.

Essex, Montana

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37 with written reviews

  1. Olga DikovaJune 2026
    ★★★★★

    Definitely would come again. Well trained/behaved horses. Good for any skill level. Beautiful scenery

  2. Clarissa MyersJune 2026
    ★★★★★

    This is a review of the horseback riding experience. I am a frequent rider, and this was one of the best rides I have ever been on. I was not constantly nagged, told what to do, yapped at througout the entire trip, or harassed about myself. There was pleasant conversation and amazing terrain. The owner on my ride answered all of my questions and shared his knowlege about Montana. The horses are treated well, too! The ride is on the property and in the National Forest, but it was so much better than my rides inside of Glacier (which were much more touristy/overly used jokes/business oriented). There were streams, forest, and open plain. I would absoluately recommend this horseback riding place! THANK YOU!!!

  3. Virginia HemstreetJune 2026
    ★★★★★

    LOVED OUR EXPERIENCE! Chance was an amazing and likable guide and his horses are well trained and taken care of. We are so happy that we did not go to a corporate ran business and chose local. If you want something more than the average, go with snowy springs!

  4. Reagan ItenJune 2026
    ★★★★★

    This was THE FAVORITE activity of many of our group the whole trip! Chance, our guide, was amazing, the area was gorgeous and the horses were so sweet. We got to ride all over the area through several gorgeous wooded areas and through the creek several times. We ran into a momma Moose during our ride and Chance handled it so calmly and so well. Highly recommend! We did the “just a taste” ride due to time but I would have loved to do a longer ride had time allowed it. Don't hesitate with this one. You won’t regret it!

  5. Dax ItenJune 2026
    ★★★★★

    Our ride with Snowy Springs Outfitters was one of the highlights of our trip! The horses were well cared for, the scenery was incredible, and our guide Chance was friendly and knowledgeable. One of the most memorable moments was when we came across a mama moose on the trail. Our guide stayed calm, handled the situation professionally, and did a great job getting the moose to move away while keeping everyone safe. It was exciting to see wildlife up close, and we felt confident knowing we were in good hands. The entire experience was fun, safe, and unforgettable. I would highly recommend Snowy Springs Outfitters to anyone looking for an amazing horseback riding adventure!

  6. Mike ItenJune 2026
    ★★★★★

    Awesome experience!! Very knowledgeable and took extra time to ensure we were saddled up correctly before taking off. Traveled through the area traversing running streams. We lucked out and encountered a cow moose that was likely protecting her calf. She charged near the group a couple times. Chance remained calm and turned us around another direction, keeping the group safe. Amazing experience overall and would definitely recommend if you are in the Glacier NP area!!

  7. Madalyn OppermanMay 2026
    ★★★★★

    My husband and I went on a 2-hour ride for our honeymoon! The ranch is gorgeous, horses were very sweet and the ride was beautiful! Chance and Shawn were so kind and helpful- made the experience great! Highly recommend you go check them out!

  8. Erin JeffreyJanuary 2026
    ★★★★★

    If you are looking for horseback riding, I HIGHLY recommend Snowy Springs Outfitters. We called last minute with a special request and they made it happen. My son was a first time rider and the horse he was put on could not have been more gentle. The ride was wonderful, through forested terrain and flowing creeks. The horses are very well cared for and Shawn and his crew were so accommodating. They also do pack trips which we will definitely be doing in the future. There are a lot of places to choose from but HANDS DOWN, Snowy Outfitters is the best. Look no further.

  9. debbie kellyNovember 2025
    ★☆☆☆☆

    Nothing nice too say… experience was horrible.

  10. Leigh MooreAugust 2025
    ★★★★★

    Did the Just a Taste horse ride, super pleased with their preparation, horses were all saddled and ready for us when we got there. The crew was very helpful with getting us up on horses and giving us directions on how to handle. Beautiful trail and we felt that they kept our kids interested and engaged.

  11. Alexia GioldasisJuly 2025
    ★★★★★

    My husband and i had an incredible time, the trail ride was so much fun and the area is so beautiful, couldn’t recommend this place more !!!

  12. Tess BüchlerJuly 2025
    ★★★★★

    We had an amazing half day horseback ride in mid-June with Snowy Springs! Our guide Jorie - was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and made us feel totally at ease on the ride. The horses were well cared for and well trained - everything from start to finish was great and it was a truly unforgettable experience. The trail Jorie chose for us to take was breathtaking- up a mountain with incredible views and we had the the trail to ourselves! Everyone we interacted with (from booking to check-in, transportation to the trailhead etc.) was friendly and professional. We’d highly recommend Snowy Springs to anyone looking to do horseback riding while in the Glacier Park area!!

  13. Priscilla HoffmanJuly 2025
    ★★★★★

    This experience made our Glacier trip SO fun! They accommodated our 6 year old first time rider well. Our guide was fantastic and led her on a rope behind her horse. We were riding in creeks for most of it, beautiful and an adventure! Worth every penny!!

  14. Max JolleyOctober 2024
    ★★★★★

    Great place to stay for your Glacier National Park adventure. This working ranch outfitter is located on the southern border of the park, one hour from both the east and western entrance to the Going to the Sun Road. Two hours to the Canadian border and Waterton National Park and Banff.

  15. Jessie NunesAugust 2024
    ★★★★★

    A wonderful little trail ride on the east side of Glacier National Park. Capri, the owner, got us on a ride the day of and was so sweet. Our wrangler, Chet was super nice, easy going and took us on an easy ride through some beautiful forest with a few small stream crossings. Lex was great too, helping us get set-up and on our way. Must do if you’re looking to trail ride in Montana.

  16. Leah SAugust 2024
    ★★★★★

    We had such an amazing experience with Snowy Spring Outfitters! Jorie and Zach were so welcoming and friendly! We did the Just a Taste ride and it was beautiful and a great experience. I highly recommend them for your horseback riding adventure!

  17. Christy MJune 2024
    ★★★★★

    We really enjoyed the trail ride. We got to ride the horses over the creek several times and up and down the hills! The horses looked well taken care of and had as much fun as we did, even in the rain!

  18. Christopher WileyJune 2024
    ★★★★★

    We loved our experience here! The half day horseback ride was gorgeous. The tour guides were super friendly, patient, and knowledgeable and the horses were well-taken care of and super well-behaved. Highly recommend for anyone from total beginners to experienced riders! Such a fun, memorable ride!

  19. Elizabeth Liz CioffiSeptember 2023
    ★★★★★

    We had an amazing experience with Shawn Little as our personal guide. He is so smart, kind and patient. We rode all day. Halfway through, we stopped and took individual time to instruct each of us to fly fish. We will visit Montana just to repeat this unforgettable adventure. Thank you SO much for this experience!

  20. Ashlynn MackeyAugust 2023
    ★★★★★

    5 stars isn’t enough to give these guys we did a 1 hour horse ride with them with two 7 year olds and it was by far the best ride we have done it was literally like going to someone’s house and riding in there back yard the girls absolutely loved it they are still talking about how much fun they had ! I can’t remember our guides name but he was amazing If you are this way I highly recommend going to them it was a beautiful ride

  21. Jo Dee BrackenJuly 2023
    ★★★★★

    Jesse made my 9 year old granddaughter’s birthday wish of riding a big horse all by herself complete! Thank you! Only complaint was “I wish it was a little longer” 😊

  22. loren yearwoodJuly 2023
    ★★★★★

    Amazing stay. Our tiny cabin was just amazing. Plenty of room, the kitchen is so clean and neat and we had some great meals. I cannot say in words how spectacular this place is. Hoss, Gibbs, Rosie, Shooter, Rip, Luna will be in our hearts forever. Capri & Shawn are salt of the earth good people. Seeing them work daily is humbling. Their ranch is an absolute paradise. I never write reviews but this place caused me to write this. There was nothing but positives. Comfy, cozy and squeaky clean. Beautiful views. Even the horses were great host. I hope to be back. Thank you so much Capri and Shawn for the greatest experience.

  23. Paul WorleyJune 2023
    ★★★★★

    I’m so glad we chose Snowy Springs for our horseback ride. Chance couldn’t have been a better guide. I would definitely go back and highly recommend them.

  24. Laura McCrayMay 2023
    ★★★★★

    We rode today with Chance from Snowy Springs Outfitters. The horses are very well mannered, we saw an Elk and our guide Chance saw a grizzly, as he led the four of us. The scenery is beautiful, and we crossed several creeks. Chance took extra care of Cheryl , she was terrified of riding and he made the experience wonderful for her. I highly recommend Snowy Springs Outfitters and we will be coming back again. Thanks Chance for a great ride.

  25. Julie PfanstielJanuary 2023
    ★★★★★

    Shawn and Tim were very friendly and took great care of these Nebraska folks! The horses were gentle and very sure-footed. They have the nicest working dogs who kept us company as we enjoyed a picnic lunch after our ride. Our experience was fantastic. Our ride took us through creek beds and beautiful forest lands. The wild flowers and hummingbirds added to our pleasurable visit. Their trails were very isolated and we didn't see another human during our ride. We'd give them way more than 5 stars if it were possible ♡

  26. Dylan KnottJuly 2022
    ★★★★☆

    Great experience all around. Chance made our horseback fishing trip a true highlight of our honeymoon. Only rating a 4/5 because the teen in training wouldn’t shut up about a rodeo he needed to get to that night.

  27. CHARLES ASHLEYNovember 2021
    ★★★★★

    Great food and great horses. Great people and I will be back.

  28. Rebecca GinnAugust 2021
    ★★★★★

    Fantastic experience in every way. Chance was our guide and was friendly, professional and worked to make sure our group of 5 had a good experience. His knowledge of the area, guiding and overall personality are a plus. Also Capri, worked with us to make sure the trip went off without a hitch. We absolutely recommend the Snowy Springs Crew!

  29. Karen StewartJuly 2021
    ★★★★★

    Best trail ride I have ever payed money for. I ride every place I vacation too. THE BEST!!!

  30. kaleigh simsJune 2021
    ★★★★★

    Best all day riding experience. Our guide Chance was wonderful.