Tuesday, September 22-26th, 2026

Rock Creek Pack Station located in Bishop, California

• Optional photography instruction (hobbiest, professionals and phone cameras).
• All meals
• Tents are provided.

The cost is $1,995 per person.

Deposit: A $500 deposit is required upon registration to secure your spot & confirm your guest reservation with the pack station.

Remaining Balance: Due by July 22nd, 2026.

Because we will be camping with the dogs, horses, mules and people that will be our subjects, we have much more flexibility with who, what, when and where we want to shoot.

Together each day, we can select which subjects we would like to work with and plan a session for that day based on the needs of each photographer.

We can also venture out at any point in the day together (or on our own) to photograph any of the animals with us on our trip.

This type of trip allows for a lot of 1 on 1 time if you would like to ask questions and maybe work on some things without the pressure of others.

And if I have enough juice in my laptop the first two days, we can go over how I edit my photos.

This is from Rock Creek directly: "Guests may not bring their own horses, mules or dogs on any of the traveling pack trips. The rugged terrain and high elevations can be very taxing on animals not accustomed to the stress. Also, horses and mules are herd animals. Introducing a stranger into the group can cause problems."

I'm sorry, it's whats best for the animals :(

Anyone! If youre not a photographer and you would like to know how to take better photos on your phone, great! If you could care less photography and just want to come and relax with some fun people, ride horses, hike, awesome! All are welcome :)

The day to day schedule is above but in short, we will be staying 2 nights camping at the pack station while taking day rides on the horses. On the third day we will be packing up our gear on the mules and riding horses into the wilderness to a base camp where we will spend the last two days/nights.

The camp cook will make accommodations ahead of time for any dietary needs. Once booked, I will have everyone fill out a form for the pack station. They can accommodate most diets.

The first two nights we will camp at the pack station where you can tent camp or sleep in your vehicle. The last two nights we will be tent camping.

240lbs

• Each person has a 30 lb pack limit that the mules will carry. This includes clothing, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, fishing gear, liquor, etc.
• Photographers with camera gear can pack 35lbs.
• You may bring your own tent if under 10 lbs which will not be included in 30 lb weight limit.

Everyone will get a horn bag to put their lunch and snacks inside. Bring your water bottle and rain gear (rain gear will be tied to your saddle). No backpacks, fanny packs, purses or sacks on horses for safety purposes.

All camera gear will be safely packed on mules.

If you want to take photos/videos on your phone while riding, be sure to have some kind of strap so if you drop your phone, it stays with you.

The nearest airports are Bishop, Reno, Vegas and Fresno.

Once the spots are filled, I will create an email thread so people can arrange car pools if they would like.

I have put together a packing list below and I will also email it to you once your spot is booked.

Weather in the Sierras changes rapidly, and snow is a possibility in September, even at lower elevations. It is highly recommended to pack layers of clothing, including warm and waterproof gear, and be prepared for potential winter conditions.

Appropriate rain gear is a must. Dollar store ponchos do not hold up well when riding - trust me I have seen it and this man was wet, COLD and uncomfortable.

California fishing licenses are available to purchase on a week to week basis for non-residents. Visit wildlife.ca.gov

The workshop will take place between 10,000 and 11,000 feet in elevation. If you have a history of altitude sickness or any medical conditions, please consult your healthcare provider beforehand.

If you are not used to high elevation, it is strongly recommended that you arrive a day or two before the workshop begins to allow your body time to acclimate.

There are plenty of tips out there but the ones I found that help me the most is drinking plenty of water the week leading up to a high elevation trip. I also keep medication with me for altitude sickness prescribed by my doctor "just in case".

We may be riding along steep mountain sides. If you are afraid of heights, keep this in mind.