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Horseback Rider Evaluator
 
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PART A: HELP US GET TO KNOW YOU, AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP. THESE ANSWERS GO TO OUR OFFICE AND YOUR GUIDE
 
I have days for vacation.
 
I have the possibility of people traveling with me.
 
I prefer to arrive around
 
I flexible on my dates.
 
I could also travel during the of .
 
I addition to the activity of this evaluator I may also be interested in trying: Select all those that you may have interest in:
Only this activity   Sea Kayaking
Sit on top intro to kayaking   Mt. Biking
Fly Fishing   Skiing in the Andes
Trekking   Canyoning
Rafting   Multisport as many as possible
Whitewater kayaking      

I heard about Expediciones Chile from .
 
PART B: PERSPECTIVES
 
When traveling to a new place which factors are most important to you.

Rate this by giving each concept a unique number 1 being most important and 8 being the least important.
Focus on my favorite activity MYSPORT   Group Interaction
Dining/Comfort   Escape/unplugging
Nature/Outdoors   Getting off the beaten track
History/Culture   Doing as many activities as possible
 
Chose what best describe your feelings about alcohol:
I do not drink.
I like wine with dinner.
I drink a pisco sour before, and wine with dinner.
I would like 2-3 pisco sours or beers before, and wine with dinner.
I enjoy an open bar.
 
Our menus are a hybrid of Gourmet food, Chilean specialties, and healthy vegtables and grains. We have our own organic greenhouse and offer vegetarian and low carb alternatives. Options are available.
 
I prefer:
Hybrid Gourmet.
Lower Fat, whole grain.
Vegetarian, whole grain, no meat or dairy.
Low Carb.
Other
Whatever you put in front of me.
 
PART C: GETTING THERE
 
Select one which best expresses your attitude:
 
I fly first or business class when available. Life is to short not too.
I fly coach when I pay; I fly business class with my frequent flyer miles.
I fly coach.
 
I use frequent flyer miles for this vacation.
 

PART D: ACCOMMODATIONS
 
If I had to spend a night in one of the gateway cities, after a long overnight flight from my home town, I would prefer to stay in a:
 
Classy hotel with TV, phone, personal space, roof top restaurant, pool, and downtown restaurants at my doorstep. (Approx $100 usd)
A very economical, clean, spartan, Inn a cab ride from downtown. (approx $40 usd)
 
Which of the following descriptions best describes what you would like when you are on one of our trips?
I want to return to a lodge every night. No camping.
I want to be based out of the lodge, but I am ready to experience unique accommodations like a remote ranch with a bed room, or in a provided tent at an eco camp, understanding I will have sit down dining, hot showers, sauna, when surrounded by nature.
I want to be surrounded by nature at a luxurious eco camp in a tent, or a bedroom at a remote ranch.
I would enjoy wilderness primitive camping through the majority of my trip and I enjoy the risk and the rewards this type of experience brings.
I would enjoy and appreciate any accommodation available for the trip I have chosen.
 
I pay 14 % more to have a single room supplement for my accommodations.
I own a sleeping bag.
I own a sleeping pad.
I own a tent.
I camped out in the rain.
 

PART E: PHYSICAL FITNESS
 
1. I work out times a month.
2. I play times a month.
3. I go on times a month.
PART F: GETTING SPECIFIC
Select which one best describes you
 
Beginner: A rider who has none or limited experience. Is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
Novice: A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting with out help. Comfortable and in control on the walk can trot and short canters.
Intermediate: A rider is confident and control at all paces on a well-mannered horse.
Strong: A rider who is riding regularly and is comfortable riding up to 6 hours a day.
Expert: All or the above. And you can do it on a spirited horse.
 
 I rode days last year.
 
 To get to exceptional remote places, camping is
 
I been on a guided multi-day horse-pack trip.
I been on an un-guided multi-day horse-pack trip
I been on a horseback trip out of the country
I have medical problems that will effect what I can do
 
Select one:
I am most interested in a pack trip.
I am most interested in a lodge-based trip.
I do not know which trip I am most interested in yet.
 
I have more experience with tack
 I have boots for horseback riding.
 
 I to have an opportunity to gallop my horse?
 
Select the one that best fits your situation.
If I was on a ride and in a big storm where it was rainy, cold and windy, I might want to cut the trip short if I could.
If I was in a big storm I would push on and count it as part of the challenge.
 
 The maximum I have ridden is hours in one day.
 
 I think hours of riding is ideal for one day.
 
Send us your most memorable riding experience and any additional information that might be helpful.