Corporate & Group Experiences / Kamas, Utah

The Backcountry Is Your New Conference Room

Exclusive horseback pack trips and big game hunting expeditions for corporate groups, incentive buyers, and DMC partners. Off-grid. Unforgettable. 45 minutes from Salt Lake City.

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5-10 Riders Per Trip
45min From SLC Airport
0 Cell Bars. On Purpose.
100% Private Groups

High Star Ranch • Kamas, Utah • Wasatch Back • Guided by Jeremie & Jayce Forman • (435) 640-3184

What We Offer

Two Ways to Ride Deep Into the Uintas

Both experiences are private, fully guided, and built for groups who want something they cannot book at a resort. Your group. Your trail. Your story.

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Backcountry Pack Trips

Multi-day horseback expeditions into the Uinta Mountains. Camp under the stars, eat well, ride hard, and come back a different crew than you left as. No vehicle access. No crowds. Just horses, wilderness, and your people.

  • Multi-day itineraries, typically 4 days
  • All horses, pack animals, and wranglers provided
  • Full camp setup and backcountry meals
  • Groups of 5 to 10 riders
  • No hunting license required
  • Available late spring through fall
Starting at $750 per person / per day Private group pricing available
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Big Game Hunting Expeditions

Fully guided 5-day backcountry hunts on horseback. Deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, mountain goat, and moose. We ride into country that road hunters never see. This is the kind of hunt that earns a spot on the wall and stays in the story for decades.

  • 5-day guided expeditions
  • Horseback access to remote wilderness units
  • Deer, elk, bear, lion, mountain goat, moose
  • All camp logistics handled by CGO
  • Hunter responsible for valid Utah tags
  • Corporate group and multi-hunter pricing available
Starting at $5,500 per hunter Custom pricing based on species, group size, and dates
Why Castle Gate

Your Top Performers Deserve Better Than a Golf Scramble

The best incentive experiences are ones people actually remember. Riding into the Uinta backcountry on horseback, making camp a few thousand feet above the valley, and waking up to nothing but mountains and the smell of a fire is not something you can replicate at a hotel. This is the experience that becomes the story everyone tells at the next company kickoff.

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Genuinely Exclusive Access

Horseback is the only way in. Your group has the trail, the camp, and the guides entirely to themselves. There are no other guests sharing your experience.

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Zero Distractions

No cell service. No laptops. No Slack. Just your team, the horses, and the kind of conversation that only happens when you are miles from a road.

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45 Minutes from SLC

High Star Ranch in Kamas puts your group in the saddle fast. Fly into Salt Lake City, drive through the Wasatch, and you are in a completely different world before lunch.

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Multi-Generation Family Operation

Jeremie and Jayce Forman have spent their lives in these mountains. They know the land, the animals, and how to take care of guests who have never been on a horse and guests who have been hunting their whole life.

For DMC Partners

A Backcountry Experience Your Clients Cannot Find Anywhere Else

If you are a destination management company or corporate incentive buyer, Castle Gate Outfitters is the kind of local partner that makes your package stand out. We handle everything in the field. You deliver a once-in-a-lifetime moment to your clients.

Full Logistics Handled

Horses, wranglers, camp, food, gear, and trailhead transportation are all managed by our team. Your clients show up and ride.

Private Group Pricing

We work directly with DMCs and incentive buyers on custom pricing and preferred partner arrangements for repeat bookings.

Scalable for Larger Groups

Standard capacity is 5 to 10 guests per trip. For larger programs with phased rotations or multi-group logistics, reach out to discuss options.

No License Required for Pack Trips

Backcountry horse camping needs no hunting license or special permits from guests. Book any time the trail is open, spring through fall.

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Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Answers to the questions corporate planners, DMC partners, and first-time guests ask most.

Castle Gate Outfitters offers two flagship group experiences: multi-day backcountry horseback pack trips into the Uinta Mountains, and fully guided big game hunting expeditions. Both are available for private groups of 5 to 10 people and are based out of High Star Ranch in Kamas, Utah. These are exclusive, off-grid experiences with no cell service, professional guides, and full backcountry logistics handled by our team.
Yes. We work directly with destination management companies, corporate event planners, and incentive travel buyers to create exclusive backcountry experiences. We handle all logistics including horses, guides, gear, camp setup, and transportation to the trailhead. Groups simply show up and ride. Contact us to discuss preferred partner arrangements.
Standard group size is 5 to 10 riders or hunters. For larger corporate groups or multi-day programs with phased rotations, contact us directly to discuss custom logistics. We have the capability and local network to support larger programs with advance planning.
Pack trips include all horses and pack animals, experienced guides and wranglers, full camp setup and breakdown, backcountry meals, and all necessary equipment. Guests bring personal gear and clothing appropriate for the season. Trips run into the Uinta Mountains from our base at High Star Ranch in Kamas, Utah.
We offer fully guided 5-day horseback big game hunts for deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, mountain goat, and moose in Utah. All hunts are conducted on horseback into backcountry wilderness areas inaccessible by vehicle. Pricing starts at $5,500 per hunter and varies by species, group size, and trip dates. Hunters are responsible for obtaining valid Utah hunting licenses and tags. Contact us for a custom quote.
Backcountry horseback experiences create lasting bonds between participants in a way resort activities cannot replicate. No cell service means no distractions. Riding side by side through the Uinta Mountains for multiple days builds trust and communication naturally. Your top performers will talk about this trip for years. A spa day does not do that.
We operate out of High Star Ranch in Kamas, Utah. Kamas is approximately 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport and 30 minutes from Park City, making it highly accessible for corporate groups flying into Utah.
Backcountry pack trips are available from late spring through fall, typically May through October, depending on trail conditions in the Uintas. Big game hunting seasons are dictated by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources regulations and vary by species. Contact us to discuss dates and availability for your group.
All group experiences at Castle Gate Outfitters are private by nature. When you book a pack trip or hunting expedition, your group has the trail, the camp, and the guides to yourselves. There are no strangers sharing your experience. This is the standard, not an upgrade.
Call or text (435) 640-3184 or email info@castlegateoutfitters.com to discuss your group size, dates, and experience goals. We recommend reaching out at least 60 to 90 days in advance for pack trips and as early as possible for hunting expeditions, as Utah tag availability can affect scheduling.
Ready to Ride

Grab Your Hat. Let's Make Something Worth Telling.

Spots are limited and dates fill up. If you have a group, a date, and a vision, reach out today and we will build the trip around you.

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Website castlegateoutfitters.com
Location Kamas, Utah
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