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California

Off the Map: Horseback Riding in the High Sierra Nevada Wilderness

Program No. 10322RJ

Immerse yourself in the Sierra Nevada’s rugged beauty, surveying the secluded landscapes on horseback to learn about the region’s history, culture and legends from local adventurers.

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At a Glance

Duration

5 days

Program Begins

Bishop, California

Program Concludes

Bishop, California

Group Type

Small Group

Meals

12 ( 4B, 4L, 4D )

Activity Level

Deep in the heart of the mountains, accompanied by just your horse and a small band of intrepid adventurers, marvel at the lakes, forests and flower-filled meadows of the High Sierra Nevada wilderness areas. Ride the rugged trails of these unblemished natural treasures on horseback as you imbue your own spirit with the peace and tranquility of the Inyo National Forest in June observing wild mustangs, ride trails in the Golden Trout Wilderness in July, ride trails in the John Muir Wilderness/Inyo National Forest in August and September. Learn about the Eastern Sierra’s human history and early exploration and gain historical insight into these beautiful wilderness areas.

Best of all, you'll...

Experience the rugged grandeur of the beautiful and remote High Sierra wilderness led by pack station wranglers.
Learn various perspectives of the history, culture and tales of the High Sierras shared by expert leaders.
Enjoy an evening of live music around the campfire in a serene mountain setting under a canopy of stars.

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General Notes

This program is part of our “Off the Map” series, exploring truly remote areas of the United States as a way to connect with local culture and landscapes, and disconnect with the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives. Our goal is to bring you to places that have limited access to Wi-Fi, cell service and other technology so you can enjoy authentic learning experiences without modern distractions. Location and wilderness area varies by departure. For your safety and for the health of the horses, this program has a participant weight limit of 225 lbs., unless weight is proportional with height. In order to ensure your comfort and safety while journeying into the wild beauty of California's Eastern Sierra, participants will be required to fill out a Rock Creek Pack Station rider information form that requests this information before participating in the program. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.

Featured Expert

Lisa Anderson

Lisa Anderson is a longtime California resident who has volunteered for the Channel Islands National Park for over two decades. She has worked as an island and marine naturalist, floating classroom educator, and lead deckhand with Island Packers. Lisa enjoys activities outdoors including camping, hiking, kayaking, cycling, running, open water long distance swimming, surfing, climbing, racing long distance triathlons, and marathons. She has been a Naui verified Scuba instructor since 1987 and operated a scuba diving business with her husband in Ventura, California.

Please Note:

This expert may not be available for every date of the program

Activity Level

Outdoor: Spirited

Horseback riding approximately 5 to 9 miles a day, some experience preferred. Some easy hiking. Elevations of 9,000-11,000 feet. Early arrival to acclimatize to the high altitude is desirable. Hydration before and during the program is highly recommended to assist the body in adjusting to the altitude.

Small Group (13 to 24)

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.

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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.