ABOUT US

Alaska Horsemen Trail Adventures was established in Cooper Landing in 1997 by Alex Kime and his daughter Gretchen. Alex has been exploring the Kenai Peninsula by horseback for over thirty years. They offer a guiding and packing service throughout the Chugach National Forest and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Their lodge in Cooper Landing offers cabin rentals in a serene pioneer setting, horseback riding adventures, group retreats, and much more.
Alex moved to Alaska from Oregon in 1963 at age 12. The following year he experienced the Great Alaska Earthquake. In the 70’s he drove truck on the Haul Road and helped build the Great Alaska Pipeline to Prudhoe Bay. In the 80’s he bought his first horse Cyrano, and together they explored the back country of the Kenai Mountains. Alex’s passion is sharing the beauty of the backcountry on the historical trails of the natives and pioneers. Alaska Horsemen is named after the packers that pioneered the Tustumena and Kenai Mountains by horseback. Join us for an authentic adventure and you too, can be one of the “Alaska Horsemen”
THE KIME PHILOSOPHY
Our passion is exploring the Kenai Peninsula by horseback, and when you visit it won’t take long for our love of the Alaskan wilderness to rub off on you as well. We’ll make sure of it!
WE’RE NOT THE ONLY ONES WHO LOVE ALASKA HORSEMEN TRAIL ADVENTURES
Our ranch has been featured on:
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Vogue Magazine, “7 Epic Horseback Excursions for the Equine Enthusiast”
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Country Music’s “Hit Trip”
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Fox’s “Bachelorettes in Alaska”
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Larry Csonka’s “North to Alaska Show”
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Paul Gray’s “The Alaska show”
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“Equitreking” with Darley Newman
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And last but not least, we were chosen “Outstanding Business in Tourism” on the Kenai Peninsula in 2002!
MEET OUR TEAM
Since moving to Alaska at the age of 12, Alex has been exploring the back country of the Kenai Mountains. His wife Sherry and daughter Gretchen share that same passion, and together they’ve created a truly unique horseback excursion and guest ranch experience. Today their team of helping hands play hard and work hard to make sure you have the time of your life!

BROOK
Horse Farrier
Born and raised in Alaska, you’ll have a tough time finding a better cowboy for farrier work and running a pack string. If you hear a harmonica playing around a campfire deep in the wilderness it’s Brook!

REBECCA
Wrangler
After three years here at the ranch, Rebecca has become our indispensable horse hand and gracious host. She’s a fun guide and loves to share her knowledge about the medicinal and edible flora along the trail. She’s a great cook and host around the campfire.