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

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

Additional information is needed to match participants with the correct horse/mule. For your convenience, we have created an online form that can be filled out on any mobile device or computer. The link can be found in the Recommended Websites section of your pre-program information packet. We expect it will take less than 5 minutes to complete. At the bottom of the form there is a submit button. After submitting your form, you will have the opportunity to “submit another response” if you are traveling with someone in the same household. At the end of the form is a link to a waiver. Rock Creek Pack Station, the entity that will provide the horseback trip during this program, is required by its insurance carrier to obtain signed liability release waivers from all participants who participate in the horseback activities. Copy and paste the following link or see "Web Links" Section of the preparatory materials. https://fd2.formdesk.com/na18/RCPS_Registration The two forms are also included in the back of these materials. If forms are done online, please print and mail in signed forms. The form must be completed online, completed form must be printed, sign printed form, and mailed to Rock Creek Pack Station PO Box 248, Bishop, CA 93515 Photo ID

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Arrival day is on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Meet the group at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bishop in Bishop, California

Start of Trip:  4:00 p.m. hotel check-in in Bishop; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Thursday, September 17, 2026 in Bishop, California at Rock Creek Camp

End of Trip: 3:00-4:00 p.m. approximately after ride back to pack station and lunch. Depart from pack station to Bishop (if pre-arranged at pack station) or in personal vehicles.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bishop, CA

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 341 miles .

Los Angeles International Airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bishop, CA

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 275 miles .

Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Bishop, CA

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 200 miles .

Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bishop, CA

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 3.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 203 miles .

San Francisco International Airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bishop, CA

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 7 hours 45 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 368 miles .

Arrival day is on 9/13/2026.

Meet the group at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bishop in Bishop, California.

Start of Trip:  4:00 p.m. hotel check-in in Bishop; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Thursday, September 17, 2026 in Bishop, California at Rock Creek Camp.

End of Trip: 3:00-4:00 p.m. approximately after ride back to pack station and lunch. Depart from pack station to Bishop (if pre-arranged at pack station) or in personal vehicles..