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Drive 80 head of horses and mules over 80 miles from Owens Valley to Rock Creek or Reds Meadow
in California.
Join us in herding horses and mules between the winter range in the Owens Valley and the
summer headquarters in the High Sierra. For many years these spring and fall drives
provide four very enjoyable days in the saddle. The drives start early in the morning in
order to move during the cool of the day. Camp is made early afternoon. The cook and camp
crew have a comfortable camp set up in advance of each arrival. There's all the good food
you can eat served chuck wagon style and a place to swim at most every camp. Tents are
provided, but many prefer to sleep under the stars. The riding groups consist of people
from many different walks of life and location, but all share a love of the out of doors
and a good horse to ride. Each guest will be fit to their own horse and saddle for the
duration of the trip. Bring your own saddle if you wish.
This is one of the slower horse drives we offer, but you should have some prior riding
experience to join this trip.
HDCA01
Rates included: accommodations, all meals, and
transfers from base
4 days/ 3 nights $ 785 Single:
n/a
2008 Dates:
06/13-06/17 *
09/20-09/23 **
* from Rock Creek (includes dinner and extra
night of camping on June 13)
** from Bishop (meeting at 6:30 am in Bishop)
Taxes: (plus 2% outfitter-guide fee and an
8% fee to cover regulatory changes)
Note: Includes farewell banquet on last day in Bishop. Best
to schedule an extra night in Bishop.
Note: Trip ends around 4 PM on last day followed by a
banquet dinner.
Meeting: Rock Creek/ Bishop,
Airport: Reno, NV
Transfer: n/a - best to rent car
Tack:
Western
Pace: Moderate with trots and canters
Level: Intermediate
Min/Max: 15- to 25 riders
Max Weight: 240 lbs
Notes: moving a head of 80 horses and mules;
opportunities for faster paced riding, but kept at a moderate level.
Please, bring your sleeping bag and ground mat.
Spring Drive:
Arrive by 5 pm on Friday, Jun 13 Rock Creek - the day before the trip starts. A van will
take you to camp, ten miles northeast of independence, the horse's winter range. We have
dinner together and go over the trip itinerary.
After three days in the saddle we are back in Rock Creek with the whole herd of horses.
Last meal is served is the Banquet in Bishop.
Fall Drive:
Arrive at 6:30 am on Sat. Sept 20 in Bishop. We will take you to Rock Creek for breakfast and
then leave from the lower corral. The ride ends after lunch on the last day at the
Independence pastures. We then return you to Bishop for a final Banquet.
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