Over a century ago, Rudolph Schober established one of the first pack stations in the Eastern Sierra—Schober’s Pack Train. From that rugged outpost, he and his sons guided travelers deep into the wild backcountry, even naming many of the lakes that, at the time, had no names. In 1928, Rudolph passed the reins to his son Arthur, who later ran the station alongside his own son, Walt. Together, they kept the pack train tradition alive through the mid-20th century until it changed hands in the 1980s.

Now, the legacy comes full circle.

Bishop Creek Pack Station is once again in family hands, operated by Tani Tatum—a fifth-generation Owens Valley resident, cattle rancher, and the great-granddaughter of Rudolph Schober. With deep roots in this land and an even deeper love for it, Tani is carrying on the tradition of backcountry hospitality with heart, grit, and local knowledge you won’t find in any guidebook.

Today, we offer access to many remote locations within Inyo National Forest including Sabrina Basin, Humphrey Basin, Horton Lake, Paiute Pass and Upper/Lower Lamarck.

We invite you to join us on the trail and experience the untouched beauty of the Sierra the way it was meant to be—by mule, under open skies, and with stories passed down from saddle to saddle.