Rates and Dates for 2009
Rates include:
Tent accommodations, all meals, guide, 28 riding days
| A | 2009 | 29 day adventure, AP | 29d / 28n | $4950 |
Tax:
10
%
additional Tax:
$5
Best to drive in (rental car) -- but there is a bus service from Reno to Bishop - it operates Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Dept Reno: 11:45 Am Arr Bishop 5:30 PM
Dept Bishop 7 AM Arr Reno 11:45 AM
Cost is ~$28 one way
Tour Dates
Check here for details and availability
| A |
2009
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08/08
- 09/05
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29d / 28n
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2
/12
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Available
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Reserve
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Rates do not include:
Sleeping bag, ground mat
Yosemite to Mt. Whitney
August 8 - Septermber 5, 2009
Sat 8-Aug Tuolomne to Lyel Fork
Sun 9-Aug To Rush Creek
Mon 10-Aug Gladys
Tue 11-Aug Layover
Wed 12-Aug To Deer Ck
Thu 13-Aug To Tully Hole
Fri 14-Aug To Silver Pass Mdw
Sat 15-Aug To Quail Mdw
Sun 16-Aug To Bear Ck
Mon 17-Aug Layover
Tue 18-Aug To Seldon Ck
Wed 19-Aug To Evolution Mdw
Thu 20-Aug Layover
Fri 21-Aug To Little Pete Mdw
Sat 22-Aug To Grouse Mdw
Sun 23-Aug To Palisade Lake
Mon 24-Aug To South Fork Kings
Tue 25-Aug Layover
Wed 26-Aug To Woods Ck
Thu 27-Aug To Rae Lakes
Fri 28-Aug Layover
Sat 29-Aug To Vidette Mdw
Sun 30-Aug Layover
Mon 31-Aug To Tyndal Creek
Tue 1-Sep Layover
Wed 2-Sep To Crabtree
Thu 3-Sep Layover-climb Whitney
Fri 4-Sep to Lower Rock Creek
Sat 5-Sep to Horseshoe Meadow
Meeting:
Independence or Rock Creek pack Station near Bishop
Airport:
Reno or Los Angeles
Transfer:
Best to drive in (rental car) -- but there is a bus service from Reno to Bishop - it operates Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Dept Reno: 11:45 Am Arr Bishop 5:30 PM
Dept Bishop 7 AM Arr Reno 11:45 AM
Cost is ~$28 one way
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Tack:
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western
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Horses:
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Mostly quarterhorse mix
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Pace:
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4-7 hours per day - mostly at a walk
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Walk |
Trot |
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Level:
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(2.5
to
3
out of 5) Intermediate
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Weight:
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Max
240
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Riders:
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Min
2
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Max
12
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
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.
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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.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
Yes |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No/2 |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
1 |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
Yes |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.