tsoc, I see what you're saying and I think you have a very valid point. The truth is, most outfitters are not going to put you in places you can DIY reasonably without horses. However, most outfitters don't operate in secret places anyway. Here in MT, it seems outfittersgo to the same places everyone knows aboutand just push back 10-15 miles. Can't do that on foot. Or, they'll have leased private property you can't get on anyway.