Delta Announces Summer Service to Southeastern BC

Southeastern British Columbia offers some of western North America's finest mountain scenery and wild trout fishing.  Last December, Delta announced winter jet service from Salt Lake City to the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook, BC.  Delta just announced that it will continue service this summer beginning June 20th.  Visitors now have the option of flying directly from the US rather than driving up from Kalispell, MT or Spokane, WA or  flying in from Vancouver or Calgary.  

Our listing of the Minor Ranch near Wasa, BC is located about 25 minutes north of the airport in Cranbrook.  The Minor Ranch is a well-run cattle and hay ranch that operates on 75,000 acres of deeded and public lands and supports 250 animal units year-round.  The ranch offers over 3 miles of Kootenay River frontage and spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies. The best in outdoor recreation can be found within a short drive of the ranch, from fly fishing on one of the region's many lakes and streams, to first-rate downhill and backcountry skiing.  The property features 470 deeded acres. 

Hall and Hall in New Zealand

Here is a link to a recent news story on Americans' interest in purchasing ranches in New Zealand and Hall and Hall's newly formed association with PGG Wrightson, a highly respected New Zealand real estate firm specializing in farms, ranches, and livestock stations.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0905/S00522.htm  

Also check out our website for a new property listing in conjunction with PGG Wrightson called Twin Rivers Station.  The ranch is only 2 hours from Christchurch Airport and 30 minutes to the mountain resort of Hanmer Springs.  Brown trout fishing and red stag hunting combine with an operating component that supports 400 beef cattle and 300 red deer across 23,000 acres.  Incredible mountain scenery along with the Hope, Boyle and Waiau Rivers.  Priced at $7,500,000 nzd (or approximately $4,400,000 usd).

Estancia Valle Dorado -- Coyhaique, Patagonia, Chile

Located 20 miles from the city of Coyhaique in southern Chile's Patagonia region and less than 60 miles from the Balmaceda airport, Estancia Valle Dorado features 11,125± acres of titled land and approximately 13 miles of both sides of three high-quality trout streams, including an exceptional spring creek with brown trout in the 30-inch class. The extent and diversity of fishable water on the ranch combine to make Valle Dorado an unparalleled opportunity in today's market. Near endless fly-fishing opportunities at Valle Dorado are complimented by ease of access, outstanding scenery tasteful, functional improvements and a well-managed, low-overhead ranching operation.  Priced at $11,000,000 usd.

Summit Springs Ranch -- Custer County, Idaho

 This exceptional 3,785±-acre recreational ranch borders the Salmon-Challis National Forest and features two miles of a trout-filled spring creek. Located in central Idaho's upper Little Lost Valley, the ranch lies 30 miles north of the small ranching community of Howe and two hours from the larger commercial centers of Sun Valley and Idaho Falls. A fishing cabin overlooks the spring creek and offers outstanding views of the adjacent Lemhi Range and valley below. In addition to rainbow and brook trout, the Summit Springs Ranch supports elk, mule deer, antelope, upland birds and waterfowl.  Priced at $3,950,000.

Little Wood Headwaters Ranch -- Sun Valley, Idaho

Less than 20 miles to the airport in Hailey, this stunning 3,060±-acre recreational and wildlife ranch is easily accessible to the amenities of Sun Valley, yet instills a sense of being a world away. The heart of the ranch is a secluded valley featuring 3 miles of a private trout stream set beneath the peaks of the Pioneer Mountains. The ranch adjoins the Sawtooth National Forest and BLM lands and provides direct access to tens of thousands of acres of the Sun Valley area’s finest mountain country. A property of this size, scope and beauty is rarely available for purchase in the Sun Valley area.Less than 20 miles to the airport in Hailey, this stunning 3,060±-acre recreational and wildlife ranch is easily accessible to the amenities of Sun Valley, yet instills a sense of being a world away. The heart of the ranch is a secluded valley featuring 3 miles of a private trout stream set beneath the peaks of the Pioneer Mountains. The Little Wood Headwaters Ranch adjoins the Sawtooth National Forest and BLM lands and provides direct access to tens of thousands of acres of the Sun Valley area’s finest mountain country. A property of this size, scope and beauty is rarely available for purchase in the Sun Valley area.  Priced at $3,250,000.