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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 7, 2025.
Meet the group at Best Western Bishop Lodge 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 11, 2025 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.
Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 3.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 203 miles .
Enterprise
Car Rentals
Phone: 8449960650
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Rent a car through Enterprise at Reno airport and drop off car at Enterprise location in Bishop (may be more cost effective than renting a car for the length of the program). Walk 10 minutes (0.5 miles) to hotel.
Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 200 miles .
Eastern Sierra Transit
Public Transportation
Phone: 7608721901
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
This bus service operates Monday through Saturday. Buses leave the Reno Airport at 1:40 PM, arriving in Bishop at 6:20 PM. The bus stop is 0.7 mile from the hotel. Buses depart Bishop at 7:25 AM, arriving at the Reno Airport at 12:00 PM. Visit https://www.estransit.com/ for additional information. This is the Highway 395 Route.
Arrival day is on 9/7/2025.
Meet the group at Best Western Bishop Lodge 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 11, 2025 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..
Many drive personal cars to Rock Creek Pack Station, parking is free. Allows for quick departure after program. Some may choose to carpool, carpoolers can leave cars at Bishop Police Department parking lot.
Reno, NV
Take US Hwy 395 south for 192 miles to Bishop. The hotel is located on the Main Street of Bishop which is also Hwy. 395.
San Francisco, CA
Take I-80 east to Oakland. Take exit onto I-580 toward state Hwy. 24.Continue on I205 east.Take the exit onto I-5 north. Take state Hwy. 120 exit toward Manteca. Merge onto CA 120-E. Take State Hwy. 120N/Hwy.99exit toward Sonora/Sacramento.Merge onto CA 120ECA99N. Turn right at CA120E/Yosemite Avenue,Continue to follow CA 120.Turn left at CA 108 /CA120 E. Slight right at CA 120.Continue on CA120 to US 395. Turn right on US 395 and continue to Bishop.
Los Angeles, CA
Take US 101 north to CA 170. Continue on 170 to I-5 north.Take State Hwy.14 north to Lancaster exit.Merge onto CA 14 N. Turn right on CA 14 to US 395, slight left on US 395 and continue to Bishop. Hotel will be on right.