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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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LODGING & MEALS
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Sep 07, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025
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Sep 07, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025
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What You'll Eat
4 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
4 Dinners
Total: 12 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
Where You'll Stay
Best Western Bishop Lodge
1 NIGHT
Location: Bishop
Nestled in California's scenic Owens Valley, the Best Western Bishop Lodge hotel is a gateway to the beautiful Sierra Nevada. This full-service hotel is located fewer than 40 miles from some of California's best fishing, hunting, hiking and skiing.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Benton
Camp will be set up by staff along Pizona Creek. We will be at this campsite for the duration of the program. Take in the fresh air and starry night sky of the Inyo National Forest from your tent in a back country location. Although the Rock Creek Pack Station provides all meals and most camping supplies, you will be responsible for providing some of your own equipment, such as a sleeping bag and sleeping pad. A detailed packing list will be included in the informational packet you will receive before the program.
1 NIGHT
Location: Lone Pine
The Dow Historic Hotel was built in the early 1920s primarily to house movie industry personnel, including John Wayne, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and Clint Eastwood, who frequently came to Lone Pine in the Owens Valley to film Westerns. Many early Westerns and the epic "Gunga Din" were filmed in the ancient Alabama Hills. The hotel faces the beautiful, snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountain range and magnificent Mt. Whitney, which at 14,496 feet is the highest peak in the lower 48 States. Lone Pine is also the gateway to Death Valley National Park. The Dow Villa Motel, adjacent to the Dow Historic Hotel, was built in three stages in the late 1950's and early 1960's to meet the growing demand for more rooms. The hotel boasts a refined, graceful air and still attracts many film and TV companies. The Dow property is all non-smoking and has been family-owned and operated since 1957.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Sierra Nevada
Take in the fresh air and starry night sky of the Sierra Nevada high country from your tent in a forested location. Our tents will be set up at the Cottonwood Creek Campsite at the Cottonwood Creek Pack Station where we will stay for the duration of the program. Participants can park vehicles at pack station where group will be camped. Although the pack station provides all meals and most camping supplies, you will be responsible for providing some of your own equipment, such as a sleeping bag and sleeping pad. A detailed packing list will be included in the informational packet you will receive before the program.
Best Western Bishop Lodge
1 NIGHT
Location: Bishop
Nestled in California's scenic Owens Valley, the Best Western Bishop Lodge hotel is a gateway to the beautiful Sierra Nevada. This full-service hotel is located fewer than 40 miles from some of California's best fishing, hunting, hiking and skiing.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Bishop
Our campsite will be set up 1/2 mile from Rock Creek Pack Station, and we will remain at this campsite for the duration of the program. We will ride from this site each day to various lakes and meadows in the Sierra Nevada.
Best Western Bishop Lodge
1 NIGHT
Location: Bishop
Nestled in California's scenic Owens Valley, the Best Western Bishop Lodge hotel is a gateway to the beautiful Sierra Nevada. This full-service hotel is located fewer than 40 miles from some of California's best fishing, hunting, hiking and skiing.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Bishop
Our campsite will be set up 1/2 mile from Rock Creek Pack Station, and we will remain at this campsite for the duration of the program. We will ride from this site each day to various lakes and meadows in the Sierra Nevada.





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