Transfer Option:

June Lake Spring Horse Drive June 20 - 24th, 2009:
**Meet 5pm on June 20th at Pack Station in June Lake (incl. dinner and extra night of camping )

Will travel to the winter pasture and camp overnight with the horses. Start the ride the next morning, We herd our horses and mules to their summer home at the Pack Station in June Lake. Ride finishes at pack station June Lake. You can leave your car at June Lake while you are on the horse drive. June Lake is about 1 hr and 15 min drive from Bishop. 

Black Lake Fall Horse Drive , Sept 12-15th, 2009
**Meet 8am on September 12th at Pack Station at June Lake

You can leave your car at June Lake for this trip. We will take you for breakfast and then leave from the lower corral.

Join us as we herd horses and mules from the mountains of June Lake to the winter pasture in Round Valley. Four days of hospitality, western cooking and the thrill of the round-up.

The drives end after lunch on last day with return at the Bishop pasture at Black Lake by 3-4 p.m.

A shuttle is available to transfer you back to June Lake to pick up your car.

Weather can change rapidly during all seasons of the year. You should be prepared for all types of weather, it can get cold at night- but hot in the day time.

IE: at the end of May/beginning of June- it can get down to 45-50° a night, daytime it can reach 70-80° and be very sunny! So in general the weather is variable.

Elevation plays a major role in temperature and precipitation. Most of the moisture comes in the months of January, February and March, and the winter climate is relatively mild.

Sierra summers are typically warm and dry.

April and November are transitional months, when warm, sunny days can suddenly become stormy. Clouds can build up during the summer to produce spectacular thunderstorm activity.

Yosemite Valley & Wawona (4,000 ft / 1,200 m):
Tuolumne Meadows (8,600 ft / 2,600 m)

**Remember  - Please, bring your sleeping bag and ground mat.
Bring gear in nylon duffels - sleeping bag and pads separate.

Your tents and gear will be transported each day and will be waiting for you as you drive the stock into camp

We furnish stock, packer, cook, food, and camping equipment. Private tents for couples or singles will be reserved by request. All trips are outfitted with chairs, solar showers and privy.

The Park Station does not treat the water. Bring your own filter pump or purification tablets if you wish.

We provide a saddle bag for trail essentials. We do not suggest bringing saddle bags or backpacks unless pocket size.

No alcoholic beverages served or included in trip. If you bring your own, Liquor should be labeled and checked in separately.

Dunnage limit is 40 lbs. per person. This includes sleeping bags, fishing gear, liquor.  Bring gear in Nylon duffels – sleeping bag and pads separate. Liquor should be labeled and checked in separately.

Breakfast is served the first day while gear is packed on the mules. The last meal furnished is lunch on the last day.

Personal gear and sleeping bag is all that is needed. Your tents and gear will be transported each day and will be waiting for you as you drive the stock into camp.

There are showers and bathroom facilities at each camping location. 

We match you with horses suited to your riding ability, whether you're a beginner or an expert. Our horses are gentle and mountain trained.

Tack:		Western
Horses:		mix mostly quarterhorse mix
Pace:		6 hours a day | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(2.5 to 3.5 out of 5)    Low Intermediate+
Age:		Min 8
Weight:		Max 250 lbs
Riders:		Min 15 riders	Max 50 riders

We match you with horses suited to your riding ability, whether you're a beginner or an expert. Our horses are gentle and mountain trained.

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).

The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.

New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.

For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.