![Beautiful Backcountry](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1-cowboy-life.jpg)
Beautiful Backcountry
Matthew was excited for the opportunity to live the cowboy life for a week last summer and meet other like-minded people.
![The Canadian Rockies](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2-canadian-rockies.jpg)
The Canadian Rockies
Matthew and his wife, Karla, loved every moment of their six-day trip through the backcountry of Canada’s Rockies.
![Jumping for joy](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/3-backcountry-rockies-canada.jpg)
Jumping for joy
Matthew excited to be in the great outdoors away from car engines and text messages.
![Beautiful Vista](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/4-alberta-rockies.jpg)
Beautiful Vista
Every day of Matthew and Karla’s trip was filled with different forms of beauty, including this stunning vista.
![The Couple with their Horses](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/5-horsbackriding-alberta.jpg)
The Couple with their Horses
Matthew and Karla felt they grew so much during the trip, especially the confidence they gained in learning to ride a horse.