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Sawtooth Outfitters West

Real Backcountry backpack and horse hunts in the rugged mountains of British Columbia. Welcome to your adventure.

05/03/2026

2026 Fort Steel packing clinic - Sponsored by the Back Country Horsemen of BC

04/23/2026

We have a few last minute spots to fill!

Dates: August 2-7, 2026

Location: Sawtooth Outfitters Headquarters - Kimberley, BC

What You’ll Gain:
• Hands-on, in-depth training from one of the largest and most respected outfitters in the region
• Expert guidance from seasoned lifelong hunters, master horsemen, and professionals
• Essential big game skills: elk calling techniques, precise field dressing, trophy preparation for taxidermy
• Confidence-building backcountry horsemanship – riding, packing, and handling horses in real mountain conditions
• Practical wilderness know-how: backcountry cooking, survival strategies, camp management, and more!

Whether you’re aiming to launch a career as a licensed Big Game Guide or level up your personal backcountry expertise, our intensive program delivers the real-world tools, confidence, and connections you need to succeed.

Apply now and take the first step toward your dream career as a Big Game Guide. Contact us: [email protected]

For those ready to go further, join us for a 3-4 day backcountry expedition immediately following the school. Put everything you’ve learned into action: establish a remote camp, ride and pack horses over challenging trails, tackle trail maintenance, and immerse yourself in authentic guiding life - limited spots available

02/22/2026

Just like Yellowstone…

Except without the ranch hands.
Without the 10,000 acres.
Without the cutting horses.
Without the helicopters.
And definitely without the money.

We’ve got one calf, some questionable fencing, a Kubota, and chores that don’t film nearly as dramatic.

Our version of a land dispute is arguing over who forgot to close the gate.

No dramatic background music. Just hay bills.

I’d call that a win.

FarmDays

02/19/2026

Backcountry Lodge Escape

At the very end of a mountain road, a private lodge sits tucked deep in the Purcell Mountains.

This summer, we’re opening it to a small number of private groups for a 3-night Backcountry Lodge Escape.

Guided access. Quiet days. Evenings by the fire.

Pilot Season now open.

02/12/2026

For years, this lodge has been part of our fall hunting seasons.

This summer, we’re opening it up in a different way.

A small number of private groups will be invited out for a 3-night Backcountry Lodge Escape — quiet days in the mountains, evenings by the fire, and a chance to experience this place without the pace of a hunt.

It’s our pilot season, and we’re looking forward to seeing how it takes shape.

Details are live on the website.

https://offgridadventuresbc.ca/backcountry-lodge/

01/16/2026

Ready to turn your passion for the wilderness into a rewarding career? This is your chance to train with one of the premier outfitters in BC’s East Kootenays.

Dates: August 2-7, 2026

Location: Sawtooth Outfitters Headquarters - Kimberley, BC

What You’ll Gain:
• Hands-on, in-depth training from one of the largest and most respected outfitters in the region
• Expert guidance from seasoned lifelong hunters, master horsemen, and professionals
• Essential big game skills: elk calling techniques, precise field dressing, trophy preparation for taxidermy
• Confidence-building backcountry horsemanship – riding, packing, and handling horses in real mountain conditions
• Practical wilderness know-how: backcountry cooking, survival strategies, camp management, and more!

Whether you’re aiming to launch a career as a licensed Big Game Guide or level up your personal backcountry expertise, our intensive program delivers the real-world tools, confidence, and connections you need to succeed.

Apply now and take the first step toward your dream career as a Big Game Guide. Contact us: [email protected]

For those ready to go further, join us for a 3-4 day backcountry expedition immediately following the school. Put everything you’ve learned into action: establish a remote camp, ride and pack horses over challenging trails, tackle trail maintenance, and immerse yourself in authentic guiding life - limited spots available

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!

Thank you for an epic 2025 full of hunts and outdoor adventures—we’re grateful for you!
To 2026: fresh trails, memories and safe seasons ahead.

A special thank you to all of the folks who help make Sawtooth what it is today. Our guides, cooks, wranglers and everyone behind the scenes. We look forward to another year with a great team.

11/12/2025

🚨 Our new Pro Tips series is live — and we’re kicking it off with a bang.

First up:
Release the Hounds: Inside a Guided Cougar Hunt with Hounds
A raw look into one of the most challenging and misunderstood hunts in North America.

❄️ What it really takes to follow trained hounds through steep winter country
🐾 How dogs and guide work together to trail one of the most elusive predators on the continent
🗻 And why it’s not just a hunt — it’s an adventure you’ll never forget

➡️ Read the full article here:
https://sawtoothbc.com/pro-tips/release-the-hounds-inside-a-guided-cougar-hunt-with-hounds/

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10/30/2025

Thinking of launching a new reality series:
“Two Months of Work in Two Weeks: Post-Guide Season Edition.”
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It’ll have all the classics:
– Unrealistic deadlines
– Random weather
– Equipment breakdowns
– That one guy who “just popped by” and now won’t leave
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Coming soon to a channel that only plays northern Canadian survival shows where everything is a life-or-death emergency… but with more fencing and less drama.
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10/27/2025

Another day at the office.
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Grateful to live and guide in a place like this — where the air’s cold, the valleys run deep, and every turn holds something wild.
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This life isn’t easy, but it sure is good.
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Kimberley, BC

Telephone

+12504275852

Website

http://www.sawtoothbc.com/

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