Base Camp Rides in the High Sierras
Pack Trips in California, USA

High Sierra Base Camps

Enjoy as many carefree vacation days as you choose in the John Muir Wilderness area with complete accommodations, including meals provided by qualified packer and outfitter.

We invite singles, couples and groups of all kinds to join others and enjoy beautiful scenery, good fishing, and have comfortable accommodations with meals and horses provided.

Our staff prepares generous, tasty meals with plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit and meat. Tentage provided ... all you need to bring are your personal items and sleeping bag. Relax and set your own pace - fish, swim, hike, read or do nothing.

Excellent lake and stream fishing for Golden, Brook, Brown and Rainbow trout, all within easy hiking or riding distance from camp. In addition to the camp cook, there is a wrangler to saddle your personal horse for daily rides.

WE PLACE CAMPS IN THESE AREAS:

HILTON LAKES: First time wilderness riders and families with children enjoy the ride on a scenic yet gentle trail into Hilton Basin, where there are nine lakes ranging from alpine to the larger, lower lakes set in deep forested areas.

TAMARACK BASIN: Alternating forest and meadows with panoramic views and several lakes, including some where the fishing is excellent.

MONO CREEK: Cross 12,000 ft. Mono Pass to a central camp within easy reach of numerous lakes and streams. Recommended for stays of five or more days.

RATES:

Reservation # RTCA32
Includes packing, saddle horses, tentage and meals.
$205 per person per riding day.

OUR SERVICES

We supply horses, saddles, food, kitchen and eating utensils, and camping equipment. Dormitory tents will be provided for men and women. Private tents for couples or singles will be reserved by request. Food will be plentiful and deluxe in quality. We provide the preparation of meals - any help is appreciated but not mandatory. Those desiring to learn how to pack may participate in making up loads and packing the mules.

1. Check-in time is 7:00 a.m. at Rock Creek except when OTHER LOCATION is specified.

2. Free parking for guests' cars.

3. Breakfast is served the first day while the mules are being loaded. The last meal furnished is lunch the last day.

4. We provide a saddle bag for trail necessities. Please do not bring your own saddle bags or day packs unless they are pocket size. Participants may not carry large camera cases with extra lenses on the saddle. If you have extra camera equipment, it can be packed in your duffel or in a safe place on mules.

5. You will be limited to 3# in the saddle bag which includes your lunch. Your jacket and rain gear are not included in the 3# and may be tied on the back of the saddle. No day packs allowed on riders' backs.

6. Each person is assigned a horse for the duration of the trip with regard to the guest's weight, height, and ability.

7. Dunnage limit is 30 lbs. per person (this includes sleeping bags, fishing equipment, liquor, etc.). There will be a surcharge of $1.50 to $3.00 per pound on dunnage in excess of the 30 lbs. You may bring your own tent it under 10 lbs. which will not be included in 30 lb. weight limit.

8. Trip fee does not include alcoholic beverages or lodging night before and after trip.

9. Gratuities are optional and a personal choice.

10. Trip will terminate in the late afternoon of last day.

Closest airports: Reno, NV or Los Angeles, CA
Transfer: best to rent a car or shuttle bus from Reno (only 3 days a week).
Taxes:  10% tax and service fee
Horses:  Mostly Quarter Horse and Quarter mix
Tack:  Western
Pace: Slow, no canters
Level: any level