That Mountain Ride

Verse 1

Out where the wild winds call,
Riders gather strong and tall,
On trusty horses, through the pine,
Exploring trails where mountains shine.
Saddles fitted, spirits high,
Under the wide, untamed sky,
Through forests burned and meadows green,
In every step, the wild is seen.

Chorus
We ride the ridge, we ride the range,
Learning life won’t stay the same.
With nature’s guiding ways,
We grow in strength through all our days.
From rivers deep to alpine snow,
Sharing stories, watching sunsets glow,
Together on this journey wide,
We’re mountain riders filled with pride.

Verse 2
Collecting cones from white bark pine,
Gathering wisdom, old as time.
Tracking bears and mountain goats,
Speaking the language of the remote.
Building fires, packing loads,
Cooking meals on winding roads.

Through rain and sun, through snow and storm,
With patient hearts our skills transform.

Chorus
We ride the ridge, we ride the range,
Learning life won’t stay the same.
With nature’s guiding ways,
We grow in strength through all our days.
From rivers deep to alpine snow,
Sharing stories, watching sunsets glow,
Together on this journey wide,
We’re mountain riders filled with pride.

The wild potatoes in the earth,
Remind us of ancestral worth.
We dig with respect, leave roots to grow,
A gift from land we all must know.

Chorus
We ride the ridge, we ride the range,
Learning life won’t stay the same.
With nature’s guiding ways,
We grow in strength through all our days.
From rivers deep to alpine snow,
Sharing stories, watching sunsets glow,

Together on this journey wide,
We’re mountain riders filled with pride.

Along the trail, where rub trees stand,
Grizzly bear’s passage marks the land.
We find the hairs, left on the bark,
A sign of life both wild and stark.

Chorus
We ride the ridge, we ride the range,
Learning life won’t stay the same.
With nature’s guiding ways,
We grow in strength through all our days.
From rivers deep to alpine snow,
Sharing stories, watching sunsets glow,
Together on this journey wide,
We’re mountain riders filled with pride.

Bridge
Wilderness calls our name,
Connect with the land, it’s not a game,
Self-sufficient, aware, and free,
Empowered by the towering tree.
In every hoofbeat, every stride,
Conservation is our guide.

With every mountain top we climb,
We cherish this wild place and time.

Chorus
We ride the ridge, we ride the range,
Learning life won’t stay the same.
With nature’s guiding ways,
We grow in strength through all our days.
From rivers deep to alpine snow,
Sharing stories, watching sunsets glow,
Together on this journey wide,
We’re mountain riders filled with pride.

Verse 1
Jennifer, Martha, and Edith, saddles tight and reins in hand
On Pearson, Tepee, and Mowson, ready to ride this land
Western saddles, barrels riding, laughter in the morning sun
Learning skills and sharing stories, their adventure had begun

Pre-Chorus
Just as the trail was calling, a Mule Deer wandered by
Pausing for a moment, under the open sky

Chorus
Riding through the forest, across the creek
Sure-footed horses carry dreams they seek
Eating berries, wild and free
On Wilderness Trails, where they’re meant to be

Verse 2
Tepee started slowly, but Martha found her way
With a stick and gentle urging, they were flying down the lane
Edith felt uncertain, but courage found its place
By the end she rode Mowson, with a smile upon her face

Pre-Chorus
From the Lookout, the world spread far and wide
Ponds and lakes below them, hearts open to the sky

Chorus
Riding through the forest, across the creek
Sure-footed horses carry dreams they seek
Eating berries, wild and free

On Wilderness Trails, where they’re meant to be

Bridge
On the way back down, a black bear and her cub
Crossed their path so quietly,
Memories in the saddle, laughter on the breeze
Wilderness adventures, moments such as these

Chorus
Riding through the forest, across the creek
Sure-footed horses carry dreams they seek
Eating berries, wild and free
On Wilderness Trails, where they’re meant to be

Outro
It was a pleasure having you, we hope you’ll ride again
For every trail discovered, is where new stories begin

Verse 1
From Denmark’s gentle fields we came,
Elisabeth, Jane, Marianne, Jette, Lotte, Pia, and Marianne by name,
Leaving comfort, crossing seas so wide,
With Pearson, Meg, Bubbles, Scout, Zola, Pika, Castle by our side.
A call to adventure, hearts open and free,
To the wilds of Canada, where we longed to be.

Verse 2
Early in Vancouver, Lea met us with a smile,
Suitcases on the truck, we drove that extra mile.
A fire forced a detour, but spirits stayed high,
Arriving at the ranch beneath a western sky.
Learning western saddles, new ways to ride,
Birthday cake and maps, excitement we couldn’t hide.

Chorus
We are the riders, bold and true,
Facing the wild, discovering new.
With every challenge, every mile,
We found our strength, we found our style.
From Denmark’s shore to mountain crest,
Together we grew, together we gave our best

Verse 3
Chasing horses at dawn, laughter in the air,

Saddling up with purpose, ready for what’s there.
Up the B&F Trail, through alpine’s embrace,
Tasting Indian Paint Brush, mountain goats we traced.
At Eldorado Camp, teamwork shone bright,
Buckets, cubes, and chores, we worked into the night.

Chorus
We are the riders, bold and true,
Facing the wild, discovering new.
With every challenge, every mile,
We found our strength, we found our style.
From Denmark’s shore to mountain crest,
Together we grew, together we gave our best

Verse 4
Pancakes in the morning, mountain tops in view,
Learning of White bark Pine, giving back was due.
Journals in the meadow, reflecting on our way,
Staking horses in the twilight, ending every day.
Measuring ropes, hammering stakes,
Bonding in the meadows, for our horses’ sakes.

Bridge
Early hikes for horses, some wandered far,
But together we managed, no matter how hard.

Saddles ready, ropes tied tight,
Efficient as a team, we shone so bright.
Breakfast, cleaning, then back on the trail,
Green meadows, old roads, we would not fail.

Verse 5
Harvesting wild strawberries sweet,
Returning to the ranch, our journey complete.
Wild harvest dinner, stories shared with pride,
Learning of wildlife, traditions by our side.
Certificates in hand, a movie to relive,
Friendships and memories, so much to give.

Chorus
We are the riders, bold and true,
Mountain women, spirits renewed.
From strangers to team, we found our way,
In the Chilcotin Ark, we chose to stay.
Empowered and grateful, we’ll never forget,
The journey of growth, the best one yet.

Outro
Thank you, wild mountains, for the lessons you gave,
For the silence and storms, for the courage to be brave.
You taught us to listen, to trust, and to grow,
To cherish each sunrise, each river’s flow.

Verse 1
Out where the wild rivers run,
Dan saddled up with his son,
Willy beneath him, steady and true,
A mountain man with skies so blue.
Cole dreamed of Mongolia’s trails,
Dan wanted to help him set his sails,
So off they rode, side by side,
Into the wild, with hearts open wide.

Chorus
Through the fir and pine, across the meadows green,
Father and son, living out a dream.
From bushy trails to starry nights,
Learning, laughing, holding tight.
With each trail and every quest,
Dan and Cole rose to the test
Riding home, riding strong,
Finding where their hearts belong.

Verse 2
Kayleigh and Lea showed the way,
Saddling up with Cole and Lewis at break of day.
Dan learned knots and how to pack,
Chased horses out and never looked back.
River rides and bushwhack trails,
Willy munching as the daylight pales.

Dan felt the bond begin to grow,
With every hoofbeat, every row.

Chorus
Through the fir and pine, across the meadows green,
Father and son, living out a dream.
From bushy trails to starry nights,
Learning, laughing, holding tight.
With each trail and every quest,
Dan and Cole rose to the test
Riding home, riding strong,
Finding where their hearts belong.

Bridge
Nine hours riding, sidehills steep,
Grizzlies grazing, memories to keep.
Wild onions, potatoes, and fresh-caught fish,
Campfire stories, every wish.
Lasagne under the open sky,
Chilcotin Ark, eagles flying high.
A Grizzly in camp, a moment to share,
Reflections by fire, the wilderness air.

Verse 3
To Open Heart’s heights, where wildflowers sway,
Father and son, discovering the way.
Whitebark Pine and fossils old,
Harvesting stories yet untold.
Fishing rods and laughter ring,

Fresh wild dinners, simple things.
Moose and calf by the river’s bend,
Dan knew this journey he’d never want to end.

Chorus
Through the fir and pine, across the meadows green,
Father and son, living out a dream.
From bushy trails to starry nights,
Learning, laughing, holding tight.
With each trail and every quest,
Dan and Cole rose to the test
Riding home, riding strong,
Finding where their hearts belong.

Outro
Bareback riding, harness reins,
Dan felt the growth, the joy, the gains.
Six Principles in every stride,
Nature, self, and son beside.
Unplugged from the world, present and free,
Dan found the man he’s proud to be.
A journey’s end, but not goodbye—
For with Cole, he’ll always ride.

Verse 1
From city lights to mountain skies,
Four hearts and horses, ready to ride.
Jason, Celina, Ryah, Blair by side,
Leaving behind the world they knew,
North Vancouver fades from view.

Pre-Chorus
Bubbles, Tepee, Meg, and Pearson lead,
Down winding trails where wild dreams breed.
A stubborn hill, a change of course,
Zola joins, and the journey’s forced
To find new paths, with laughter and need.

Chorus
We ride, we ride, through the wild unknown,
With every step, a little more grown.
From the first unsure stride to the mountain’s high dome,
We find what we’re made of, far away from home.

Verse 2
Lunch in the sun, a nap for Celina,
Ryah and Blair with hands in the earth,
Digging wild potatoes, sharing their worth.
Jason builds dreams with hammer and wood,
Porch rising strong where the family stood.

Bridge
Guides and new friends, stories by firelight,
Goats on the ridges, grizzlies in sight.

Flowers roasting, marshmallows too,
Each night in the cabin, the old world feels new.

Chorus
We ride, we ride, through the wild unknown,
With every step, a little more grown.
From the first unsure stride to the mountain’s high dome,
We find what we’re made of, far away from home.

Verse 3
Wind at the summit, Jason’s hat in the breeze,
A leap of faith, chasing memories.
Celina’s firewood box, Ryah’s careful watch,
Blair’s steady hand, every moment they catch.

Pre-Chorus
Pancakes at sunrise, snowbanks to find,
Porch roof rising, all hands entwined.
Oats for the horses, wild strawberries sweet,
Turned into triumph, together they dine.

Chorus
We ride, we ride, with the wind at our backs,
Up to the ridges, down winding tracks.
The world looks different, now that we’ve grown,
Carrying stories, we’re never alone.

Outro
Back at the ranch, with dust on our boots,
Certificates in hand, adventure’s pursuit.
We gathered our courage, we answered the call,

Together we journeyed, together stand tall.

Chorus
We ride, we ride, through the wild unknown,
With every step, a little more grown.
From the first unsure stride to the mountain’s high dome,
We find what we’re made of, far away from home.

Verse 1
Little Liz left the city behind,
Trading sails and cycles for mountain pines.
With a heart full of questions and a spark in her eye,
She met Little Nean, her partner to ride.
From the ranch to the river, she learned the ropes,
Saddled up courage, and gathered her hopes.

Chorus
Oh, Little Liz on Little Nean,
Riding through forests where the wildfires had been.
From unsure beginnings to a confident queen,
She found her strength on the trails unseen.
With every hoofbeat, she grew serene—
Little Liz, brave and keen, on Little Nean.

Verse 2
Through Douglas fir and lodgepole pine,
Burned and green, the landscape entwined.
She saw mule deer and heard the call
Of wild places that humbled all.
At Leckie Camp by the fire’s glow,
She cared for Nean and let her worries go.

Chorus
Oh, Little Liz on Little Nean,
Riding through meadows of lupine and green.
With friends by her side and the sky so clean,
She learned what true adventure means.
With every sunrise, she grew serene—
Little Liz, brave and keen, on Little Nean.

Bridge
Rain on her shoulders, a bear on the trail,
Singing loud to the mountains, she would not fail.
She staked in the meadows, assessed the pines,
Wrote her story in wilderness lines.
From pancakes at dawn to trout at night,
She found her courage in the fading light.

Verse 3
She learned to let go and accept the unknown,
To trust in herself and the path she’d been shown.
With every challenge, her confidence grew,
From anxious to fearless, she saw it through.
Returning home with a spirit renewed,
A Lead Mare in heart, her worries subdued.

Chorus
Oh, Little Liz on Little Nean,
Now she rides with a spirit serene.
From the wilds of the Chilcotin, her story is seen—
A mountain woman, brave and keen.
Her journey of growth, a living dream—
Little Liz, forever free, on Little Nean.

Outro
So here’s to the trails and the lessons they bring,
To the courage it takes to do a hard thing.
Little Liz on Little Nean,
May your wild heart always sing

Verse 1
Lisa left the city lights,
Traded books for mountain skies,
With Ranger and Scout by her side,
She set out where adventure lies.
From the halls of university,
To the wild where the rivers run,
She followed the call of the open trail,
And her journey had begun.

Chorus
Lisa rides the mountain tops,
Where the wild winds roam free,
With every sunrise and every climb,
She found who she could be.
From the valleys to the ridges,
Through the storm and morning dew,
Lisa, you grew stronger—
The mountains welcomed you.

Verse 2
With Charlie and Kayleigh guiding her hand,
She learned to ride and shoe,
Pack and stake, hobble and vet,
And drive a harness too.
With Bree and Mamie riding along,
They explored the bluffs and streams,
Pearson’s Lookout, Carpenter’s trail,
Living out their dreams.

Chorus
Lisa rides the mountain tops,
Where the wild winds roam free,
With every sunrise and every climb,
She found who she could be.
From the valleys to the ridges,
Through the storm and morning dew,
Lisa, you grew stronger—
The mountains welcomed you.

Bridge
At Eldorado Camp, she proved her skills,
Cooked by the fire, fetched water from the hills,
Braved the wind on the ridge so high,
With Ranger and Scout always close by.
She learned to lead, to tie the knots,
To trust herself and her horses’ hearts.

Verse 3
She watched the bears and marmots play,
Learned the wildflowers by name,
Filled out forms for wildlife who stay,
And she’d never be the same.
With patience and a steady hand,
She found her mountain pace,
Learning strengths and weaknesses,
With courage and with grace.

Chorus
Lisa rides the mountain tops,
Where the wild winds roam free,
With every sunrise and every climb,
She found who she could be.
From the valleys to the ridges,
Through the storm and morning dew,
Lisa, you grew stronger—
The mountains welcomed you.

Outro
Now back at the ranch, she stands proud and tall,
With stories to tell and memories for all.
Lisa, you’re a guide and a friend so true,
The Chilcotin Ark is waiting—
For more adventures with you.

Verse 1
From the lowlands of the Netherlands, where the city lights shine bright,
Noa dreamed of open spaces, of mountains touched by light.
With her father, Rolf, beside her, and a longing in her heart,
She left behind the music, the marketing, to make a brand new start.

Chorus
Oh, ride on, Noa, through the wild and the free,
With Zola the mountain horse, beneath the whispering trees.
In the heart of the Chilcotin, where the wild grizzlies roam,
You found your strength and purpose, and you made the wild your home.

Verse 2
Through the forests and the rivers, up to Cinnabar’s high crest,
Guided by Charlie and Kevan, she was put to every test.
Noa faced her fears with courage, learned the knots and Western ways,
Riding out to Pearson’s Lookout, through the dawn and golden haze.
She bushwhacked on the River Ride, climbed up to Pearson’s Bluff,
Looked down from Lovers’ Bluff in awe, when the trail was steep and rough.
With Zola’s steady footsteps, and her father by her side,
She filled her days with wonder, and her heart with Chilcotin pride.

Chorus
Oh, ride on, Noa, through the wild and the free,
With Zola the mountain horse, beneath the whispering trees.
In the heart of the Chilcotin, where the wild grizzlies roam,
You found your strength and purpose, and you made the wild your home.

Bridge
She learned the ways of wilderness, the tracks upon the ground,
Filled in forms for conservation, where the wild things are found.
She grew in self-sufficiency, empowered by the land,
Discovered cycles of the wild, and held them in her hand.

Verse 3
Now the journey’s never over, though the trail may lead her home,
Noa carries Chilcotin’s spirit, wherever she may roam.
With confidence and wisdom, and a story yet to tell,
She’ll inspire those around her, and she’ll wear her purpose well.

Chorus
Oh, ride on, Noa, through the wild and the free,
With Zola the mountain horse, beneath the whispering trees.
The Chilcotin Ark will call you, whenever you may roam,
For you found your strength and purpose, and you made the wild your home.

Outro
So here’s to the journey taken, and the journeys yet to come,
To Noa, Rolf, and Zola—may your hearts beat like the drum
Of hooves upon the mountain, where the rivers sing along,
You’re forever part of Chilcotin, and its never-ending song.

Verse 1
Ray left home for the wild unknown,
With Bubbles and Meg, he was never alone.
Signed up for guide school, Storm by his side,
Charlie, Kayleigh, and Lea taught him how to ride.
From western saddles to packin’ a load,
Shoein’ and hobblin’, ridin’ the mountain road.

Chorus
He’s got that mountain way,
Ridin’ high every day.
From River Ride to Spruce Lake blue,
Ray’s got a heart that’s tried and true.
With Bubbles and Meg, he’s found his place,
Livin’ free in that mountain space.

Verse 2
Campfire cookin’ and water from the stream,
Settin’ up tents, livin’ the dream.
Leckie Falls, Jewel Bridge, and Lovers’ Bluff,
Ray learned the land when the trail got tough.
Saw Smokey the grizzly, George the eagle soar,
Found wild potatoes, always searchin’ for more.

Chorus
He’s got that mountain way,
Ridin’ high every day.
From River Ride to Spruce Lake blue,
Ray’s got a heart that’s tried and true.
With Bubbles and Meg, he’s found his place,
Livin’ free in that mountain space.

Bridge
He learned to trust, to lead, to care,
Faced the wild with courage rare.
Six Principles deep in his soul,
Ray found himself where the wild rivers roll.

Chorus
He’s got that mountain way,
Ridin’ high every day.
From River Ride to Spruce Lake blue,
Ray’s got a heart that’s tried and true.
With Bubbles and Meg, he’s found his place,
Livin’ free in that mountain space.

Outro
Now back at the ranch, with a wild harvest feast,
Ray’s got new skills and a spirit released.
He’ll be back again, you can bet your boots,
Ray and the mountain true to his roots.

Verse 1
Out where the wild rivers run,
Foster saddled up with the rising sun,
Blue and Fortress, Pika and Nean by his side,
He’s a mountain man, with every stride.
From the river’s edge to the highest pass,
He’s learned the land, let no moment pass,
With every trail, he’s grown so strong,
Carrying the team, guiding them along.

Chorus
Every mountain you have climbed, every river crossed with care,
From the meadows to the ridges, your adventures are there.
You’ve led with heart and laughter, through the storms and skies of blue,
The spirit of the mountains rides forever strong in you.
So saddle up for new horizons, let every trail renew-
The mountains are waiting for you.

Verse 2
He taught his friends how to saddle and ride,
Shared wisdom of plants, let his knowledge be our guide,
From pancakes at camp to fires burning bright,
He mentored and helped, morning till night.
He led from behind, always watching our backs,
With a camera in hand, he captured our tracks.
He climbed for pine cones, marked every rub tree,
A steward of the land, wild and free.

Chorus
Every mountain you have climbed, every river crossed with care,
From the meadows to the ridges, your adventures are there.
You’ve led with heart and laughter, through the storms and skies of blue,
The spirit of the mountains rides forever strong in you.
So saddle up for new horizons, let every trail renew-
The mountains are waiting for you.

Bridge
Through rain and snow, through rocky shale,
He kept us moving, never let us fail.
With laughter and courage, he showed the way,
Turning every challenge into a brighter day.
From fishing at camp to the open range,
He’s given so much, and helped us all change.

Chorus
Every mountain you have climbed, every river crossed with care,
From the meadows to the ridges, your adventures are there.
You’ve led with heart and laughter, through the storms and skies of blue,
The spirit of the mountains rides forever strong in you.
So saddle up for new horizons, let every trail renew-
The mountains are waiting for you.

Outro
So here’s to Foster, our mentor and friend,
On every adventure, right to the end.
The mountains are waiting, the trails are still new,
And all of these memories will be here for you.