Howdy
Pardners
 We
wish to introduce you to a most unusual and satisfying vacation into the
back country of Northern Yosemite. We cannot describe the beauty of these
mountains and do them justice. A pack trip with saddle horses and pack
mules helps you renew our country's pioneering experiences. Whether you
like fishing, sightseeing, camping, the great outdoors or just plain old
family togetherness, a pack trip can do it all.
Since 1929, our family has
been providing reliable stock, along with western hospitality and service
to wilderness seeking guests. What better way to find solitude and breathable
air, along with forgetting your hectic schedules and telephones. You can
unwind in this unmatched mountain scenery and renew family togetherness.
Making the trip by horseback and having the burdens borne by pack stock
allows considerable freedom to partake in this mountain wonderment. Our
prime concern has always been the safety and satisfaction of our customers.
We are proud that many clients return year after year. Your pack trip
may be as modest or as elaborate as your wallet and time permits.
Reserve your wilderness permit with the park service at Mather Ranger
Station ( 209 ) 372 - 0740. Because of security reasons: Hetch Hetchy
Road is closed between 9 Pm. and 7 Am. You can pick up your reserved wilderness
permit when you go through the Mather Ranger Station, plus pay the park
entry Fee of $20 per car ( Good for 7 Days).
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Spot
Trips
These
are our main business, where a packer with stock will transport your party
and gear to a location and return for you at a later date. Our most popular
one day trip is to Vernon Lake (10.5 miles or 4.5 hours on horseback,
one way). A scenic lake setting in a granite basin, with both lake and
stream fishing. This is an economical way to enjoy the wilderness without
leaving the basic comforts. Your length of stay does not affect charges.
The one day spot trip permits the packer to return to the pack station
the same day. The longer spot trip places you in more remote areas requiring
the packer to say overnight. Please plan on feeding the packer dinner
and breakfast on overnight trips. There is a 2-day charge on stock and
packer used to take the party in and a 2-day charge on return.
Backpacker or Dunnage
Trips
This
service is popular with backpackers who want to take along some luxuries
(fresh meat, eggs, beer, etc.) along with getting a head start into the
high country. Members of your group can ride or hike, we provide the transportation
of your backpacks and gear to a prearranged spot. We require a minimum
of three head of stock. We do not wish to make a dunnage drop without
someone in the party riding with us or hiking ahead to meet us at the
drop site.
Extended Pack Trips
This
service can be made where the packer and the stock remain with the party
all the time so you may move from one camp to another as you wish. You
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