THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH- SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2023
TOTAL COST: $695 | DEPOSIT: $295 (THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE)
Plan to arrive anytime after 4 P.M. , on Thursday, September 7th. Prepare to leave Sunday, September 10th by 11 A.M.
TRIP DETAILS + INFORMATION
We are heading to Custer, SD for a fun-filled weekend of exploration, hiking, and horseback riding! This trip will accommodate 8 women and include 3 nights of lodging, a guided horseback trail ride with lunch included, a day of hiking with breathtaking views of Custer State Park and some free time to explore the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore area! There is so much to do and see in this area, COME ADVENTURE WITH US!
Day 1: (Thursday) Arrive sometime after 4pm to our beautiful Airbnb near Custer, SD. We will spend the evening getting to know each other, playing games, relaxing, and can hit up the local grocery store to plan our snacks and meals for the weekend.
Day2: (Friday) Saddle Up! We will be off to the stables for our guided horseback trail ride. Following our trail ride we will dine at Blue Bell Lodge and indulge in some comfort food. (Lunch included) We will then head to Sylvan Lake where you can do what you please! Sylvan Lake offers a variety of outdoor activities including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, rock jumping and hiking/walking trails. We will finish out our day dining at Sylvan Lake Lodge and then head back to the AirBNB to get some shut eye and unwind.
Day 3: (Saturday) We will be up and at 'em' at sunrise to start our hike to Little Devils Tower and Cathedral Spires where we will get some of the best views and photo ops! Once we accomplish our hike we will travel Needle’s Highway on our way to Keystone, SD where we will have lunch and spend some time being tourists and exploring their unique town! From there we will have an afternoon of free time to do what you please! There are so many activities to choose from in the area:
Mount Rushmore
Rushmore Tramways
Crazy Horse Memorial
Wind Cave National Park
State Game Lodge: Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour
Iron Mountain Road
Legion Lake Lodge
OR you can sit back and relax wherever your heart desires. We will finish out our day making dinner at the air BNB and spend sometime around the bonfire!
Day 4 (Sunday) You can sleep in or go grab breakfast and head out anytime before 11am
LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS + MISC. DETAILS
We will be staying at The Wandering Goat located just over a mile from downtown Custer and the Mickelson Trail. Its peaceful location on 3 acres provides the perfect place to relax after adventures to Custer State Park, Needles Highway, Mount Rushmore, and more. Decks wrap 3 sides of the home for ample nature viewing. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 5 beds, 2.5 baths, a large open kitchen with a wine fridge, two living spaces, BBQ grill, hot tub and lots of space to spread out! You will have to share a room and/or bed so be prepared for that. If you prefer not to share a bed you can bring an air mattress or the AirBNB has multiple couches as well.
DEPOSIT + PAYMENT INFORMATION
We are able to offer this weekend at only $695 per person, which will include a nonrefundable deposit of $295 and 2 additional payments of $200.
NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE AT REGISTRATION: $295
PAYMENT#1 OF 2 $200 DUE AUGUST 1
PAYMENT#2 OF 2 $200 DUE SEPTEMBER 1
TIP TO YOUR GUIDES IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS TRIP.
AIRPORTS + TRAVEL INFORMATION
It’s always a good idea to book your flight after joining the facebook group! That way you are able to communicate with others attending the trip to book your flights in sync and split rental car or uber costs!
Rapid City, SD (32.5 Miles)
Spearfish, SD (68.1 miles)
Watertown, SD (398.1)
TRIP REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
UPON REGISTRATION, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH A LINK TO A PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR THIS SPECIFIC TRIP. THIS GROUP IS WHERE YOU CAN CONNECT WITH OTHER TRIP ATTENDEES, ASK YOUR TRIP COORDINATOR QUESTIONS, AND RECEIVE ADDITIONAL TRIP DETAILS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO QUESTIONS@HERWILDERNESS.CO SO THAT WE CAN MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS TO GET YOU ADDITIONAL TRIP DETAILS.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: PLEASE MAKE ALL PAYMENTS BY THEIR DUE DATES. IF PAYMENTS ARE LATE WE WILL ALWAYS WORK WITH YOU. HOWEVER IF THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION WE WILL ASSUME YOU ARE FORFEITING YOUR SPOT AND ANY PAYMENTS MADE WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. BY REGISTERING FOR ANY HER WILDERNESS TRIP YOU ARE UNDER THE FULL UNDERSTANDING THAT THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
Please feel free to email questions@herwilderness.co with any questions about this trip!
*BY REGISTERING FOR THIS TRIP YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.
*Once registered, you will be emailed a link to join a Facebook group for the respective trip. There you can discuss packing lists, travel plans, and more. Please be sure you accept the invitation to be in this group.