5 DAY ITINERARY

Dates are available for a limited number of exclusive train robbery performances, and limited Outlaw roles, from May through September of 2007.

Day 1 – Arrival Day

1. The Horse Barn (BC Interior’s premier Western Wear and Tack supplier), Outlaws will be custom fitted for new western wardrobe to keep, valued at $1200, consisting of:

2. Outlaws are driven to Sun Peaks Resort (their private vehicle can be stored securely at the BX Ranch).

3. Upon arriving at Sun Peaks Resort, outlaws will be driven by a 4X4 all terrain vehicle to a fantastic “Top of the World” alpine meadow on Todd Mountain. Outlaws ride horseback with a mountain wrangler to their remote private Outlaw campsite for an overnight campout. Instruction starts that evening in Lariat Roping skills. Who knows who might appear at the campfire that night to tell a story or sing a song during a hearty supper.

If Clients fly in, we will pick them up and drive them to The Horse Barn, or if they drive to Kamloops, we will meet them at the Horse Barn. (Prior to arrival, a clearly defined map will be sent to the clients and a telephone discussion will take place for further directions)

5. Once the horses are takin’ care of, Outlaws will be instructed in Firearms handling and safety. Including 45 pistol, 30-30 Rifles and shotgun shooting.

6. Outlaws will take a break to catch some late evening trout for supper.

7. Outlaws enjoy a game of horseshoe pitch and a campfire dinner at sunset. Various refreshments will be available. There are always local characters wandering the hills that mysteriously arrive with stories of local folklore and famous outlaws to inspire Song or Poetry writing by the Outlaws.

Day Three 

1. Outlaws enjoy a cowboy meal of Indian Bannock and Canadian Bacon cooked on an open fire. The relaxed atmosphere will include cowboy poetry readings and after breakfast there is an introduction to “Buck-a-Roo Wrestling”, one of the oldest pastimes of the cattle drive cowboys.
 
2. Outlaws are in the saddle, to experience and learn the “cowboy arts” of working and driving cattle. They are introduced to methods of sorting, penning, & cutting cattle, and are taught an understanding of colour & brand identification of cattle herds.

3. After working up a powerful hunger and thirst, a country lunch is provided at the cattle corrals.

4. Outlaws will learn more of the art of harnessing and driving a team of horses. In the round pen, horsemanship skills and technique are assessed and discussed. This is to assure that the guest-outlaws are ready for the robbery and are supplied with the horse that will give them the best and safest ride possible. They will learn how to handle firearms safely, on and off the horse. Pony Express riding will be demonstrated: mailbag hand-offs and saddle-to-ground and ground-to-saddle quick horse exchanges.

5. A local Shuswap Cowboy will demonstrate the “laying down of a wild horse” with a First Nations’ Chant.

6. Outlaws ride to the Historic Ranch Guesthouse for the night. A comfortable room and hot showers are available.

7. Outlaws are treated to a relaxing massage in a secluded aroma-therapy tent setting, to work out tired muscles. Later, Outlaws enjoy an all-locally grown hearty dinner. To relax, a friendly game of horseshoes, poker and lariat practise is available.

8. A campfire evening of entertainment and refreshments will be available.

Day 4

At the ranch, Outlaws meet the Photography crew for the movie shoot and stills. Then ride to a location in the Sagebrush to lay in wait to rob the Stagecoach of its strongbox. Outlaw escape to the hoodoos and divide the loot.

3. Then the Outlaws are given an overview of the on-horse dialogue and gun action that takes place outside the train, along with a walk-through of the key elements of the outside action. Safety issues and questions are addressed and resolved.

An on-board train rehearsal is held where outlaws are familiarized with every aspect of the 2141 Steam Locomotive and the passenger cars for safety. Outlaws are taught their “marks” and scripted dialogue and are rehearsed for the up-coming live train robbery performance.

4. After the rehearsal, outlaw horses are ridden to the river for watering. While the horses feed on the grass, snacks and beverages are served beside the South Thompson River.

5. Outlaws then ride to the “Hole-In-The-Wall” town for:

6. Train Robbery Performance – Outlaws & horses travel to the “hide out”.  Last minute check of ammo, safety meeting, general discussion . . . roll sound . . . roll camera, . . . ACTION . . . as the train is forced to a stop!!

7. Following the Train Robbery, it’s back to “Hole-In-The-Wall” for Photo opportunities with adoring fans

Outlaws have a breakfast at the Inn and are driven to their vehicle or to the airport for departure, or other local activity may be booked as requested such as  4 Wheel ATV riding, River Boating, Golfing, Health Spa or Fishing.

The outlaw’s personal DVD performance movie will be completed and forwarded to clients within two weeks.