Beware....Fat shaming! Worst experience We called to book…read moreour ride and spoke to Theresa. She asked the weight and height of the riders. I told her our height and let her know we needed larger animals as we are bigger girls but did not exceed the 250 weight limit requirement. She assured me she had larger animals and it would be fine. I let her know where we were driving from and she said we were an hour and 1/2 away. Theresa called back after speaking with her manager, shortening our ride in half because the trail is up and down hill. She assured me that there was no issue with riding. After a long journey through the mountains, we arrived ready for a fun day riding. When we got there, Theresa looked at us and said our legs were not long enough. We were taken aback. Upon further questions and discussion it became clear that there was alternative reasoning. Even though we all fell under the weight restrictions, we LOOKED too heavy to ride, then later revealed that the owner was trying to sell and would have concerns. The conversation fell into an awkward silence. We were frustrated, disappointed, and upset. I even suggested not going on the trail just riding around camp but they insisted we could not ride the horses safely, apologized, and turned us away. Theresa went as far as to comment to my girls how hard it is to be too fat then offered us cookies! James overheard the conversation and suggested that we meet the horses. We brushed and pet them, which was very kind of him. I would not recommend taking the drive through the mountains for these folks. There were many alternative riding options in the area. I'd suggest taking your business to a place that's more organized, transparent, and kind.

Outstanding! 3 hr ride through some very beautiful scenery and exciting terrain. Simple process to…read morebook, great value and the entire staff are attentive and knowledgeable

5 out 5 stars for McGee pack station. It was such a great time. We have done a few other pack…read morestations in the area and this by far has been our favorite. Everybody at McGee was super friendly and helpful with making sure we had the best possible trip. Our packer Paula was awesome and she made the trip so much fun. Loved the mules we got to ride. McGee canyon is beautiful, there were so many wild flowers. Looking forward to booking again in the fall when the leaves start to change. Highly recommend McGee pack station. I would ignore the reviews of the owner being rude. She was incredible. Great customer service, communicated with us clearly and was just as excited for us as we were to go on our ride.

One of the best rides I have ever had. It was a two hour ride into the John Muir wilderness. Both…read moreof the wranglers were amazing and always looked over us so that we were safe. If you were looking for a place to ride in the Mammoth area this is the place. Some of the other ones in the Mammoth area weren't even open yet.

On a recent hiking trip, we explored all the eastern approaches into the southern Sierra, and of…read morethese the Big Pine lakes region is the most beautiful (just google for photos), but also unfortunately the longest trail in. Plus for me and my wife (late 50's) it was coming after several long day hikes, so we hired Glacier Pack Train to make the day a little easier. For an extremely reasonable price they agreed to take us up to the third lake, allowing us to hike the rest of the way, exploring all the other lakes and then hiking down. We were so happy we did this, not only because it made the entire region accessible to us, but because the trail ride itself was so incredibly enjoyable on its own. Even though our experience on horses has been pretty limited, we felt like we were riding ourselves, not just being transported up. Truly a terrific day from start to finish.

Gosh, I wish I could give 1,000 stars! I have been going to the upper lakes with the Stewart…read morefamily since I was a little girl, (which was a looooong time ago!) this is the experience of a lifetime. It's like being transported back in time, before cell phones and cars. Living the life of a cowboy! How incredible to have the experience! You can take a day ride of all of the lakes, (and they know the secret trails that aren't on maps), or you can have your camping equipment put on mules and they will fit you with a well trained horse and drop you off in an incredible campsite. They furnish the bear container, and they pick you up at the end of your trip! This is a great way for families with varying hiking abilities to get into the back country together and establish a base camp surrounded by incredible hiking options from an easy stroll to peak bagging. I feel like you haven't lived unless you ride up to the lakes at least once with Mert and Lizzie. They feel like family!

I visit Convict Lake every year because it's just so beautiful! No wonder those escaped prisoners…read moreyears ago stayed here! You cannot resist such a beautiful lake with the mountain backdrop. Okay, the parking is terrible but if you're patient and parking lot pimpin', there will be an open spot for you! The water is freezing here in the summer but that is why I love it so much! I love being the 1 out of 3 people who swims here lol. If you want to fish here, I promise there's no fish here. We can never catch anything here! 10/10 will always visit again.

+ Fun, beautiful place to kayak. We enjoyed the 4-person tandem pedal kayaking with Convict Lake…read moreResort Marina Rental. . Pedal kayaking is done with your feet, like bike riding, instead of with your arms. + CLRMR's 4-person pedal kayak raft is secure, reliable, and good quality. + Pleasant ambience. Aside from 1 or 2 other boats blasting music, it's almost like we had the whole lake to ourselves. . Life vests are under our seats, and optional. . No seat belts. . Lotta fishers here, - so gotta be careful not to pedal close to their lines. - 4 stinky, under-maintained restrooms (37°35'38.8"N 118°51'04.4"W). - Water spigot not working. + Free parking, - but very crowded.

We had such a lovely and fun time here. We were first greeted by a dog named Sweetie. The scent of…read morelavender was everywhere. Although we could not ride horses (they were unavailable for rides today), we brought a little food and ate at a picnic table in the shade next to the creek. Kole was super kind in giving us a tour of the lavender garden, where we harvested our own bunch. He also introduced us to the horses, mules, and chickens. He was the same age as my kids, so they had fun talking and laughing. We also saw quail, honey bees, and the cutest bumble bees. The ranch is situated in a hidden pocket of the foothills. The drive to get there off the 395 is simple and beautiful, and also near the Alabama Hills. I'm so glad we visited. There was no one else there. It was so nice and peaceful. Definitely well worth the trip if you're passing through.

Cute little ranch located along horshoe meadow road. They have an actual lavender harvest which…read morethen they make oils, balms, spritz, and sachets for sale. Staff is friendly and will answer questions. They also encourage you to walk the grounds and check out the horses, chickens and nearby creek. The staff also mentioned they have cabins for rent.

My family if 4 does this horseback ride every summer when we stay at camp Edison. We really love…read morethe guides, the beautiful lake loop, and the cost is reasonable. Thank you shaver stables for all the years of great memories.

We booked a private ride for 2:00. It was the BEST horseback riding experience I've ever had. The…read morehorses are beautiful, healthy, well groomed, and well behaved. We got to trot and lope the horses which is the absolute best! Most places won't let me. We took a 1hr ride up the mountains and then down to the lake. Couldn't have been better! I will be back!

We had such a wonderful time horseback riding with [cedar grove)The staff was incredibly friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt comfortable--whether it was your first time riding or you had some experience. The horses were well cared for, gentle, and easy to ride. The scenery along the trail was absolutely breathtaking -- peaceful, scenic, and the perfect way to connect with nature. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to try something new, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. We'll definitely be back! We went as a first come first serve no reservations needed and cash or Zelle only .

We used Cedar Grove Pack station to resupply on our John Muir trail hiking trip. They were…read moreexcellent with great communication and follow through. Lee was amazing at giving us all the details and setting things up. Would definitely recommend using them if you are considering a pack station resupply. A+ for service and communication. The packer was there on time with our stuff and very friendly and helpful. Made our trip possible!!!

Sarah was a sweet, engaging and thoughtful wrangler for this beginner friendly ride. I brought my…read morethree kids ages 11-15 all with limited experience with horses. Sarah matched us well with sweet horses and gave us a patient lesson on how to handle the horses as we rode. We followed a trail along the lake and she told us about the lake history as well as pointing out local wildlife like deer and a circling bald eagle up above! Would absolutely recommend, especially for beginners!

Such a relaxing beautiful ride along Convict Lake. Been on this ride at least 3 times. Will go…read moreagain.

This was such an amazing adventure. The staff is super friendly, social, and accommodating. Shout…read moreout to Michelle, Tessa, and Hillary! The site and the trails are so beautiful, and the horses are so well behaved. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area looking for a fun adventure.

So so fun! Amazing views, water crossings, and the horses were so so well behaved. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this place! We did the 2 hour tour and walked in with out a reservation luckily they had 2 spots left!

I recently completed a 2-day weekend intro to ice climbing course with SMG and couldn't have been…read moremore pleased. Guides Bernard and Michael were incredible! The gear list was provided upon booking the trip and another more pointed one from the guides 3-days prior. The usual ice climbing tools were included without any added costs along with mountaineering boots, crampons, helmets, snow shoes, harnesses, belay devices, etc. if you needed it. Gear was in great condition. I'm deathly afraid of boot rentals having had a few bad, blister-inducing pairs in the past, but their Scarpa boots were comfy enough. Men sizes only, but I dislike women shoes, in general, so this worked out for me (I actually only buy men athletic shoes these days). Communication for designated meeting times and places was seamless and allowed for a stress-free travel. The guides identified Lee Vining Canyon as the venue for our ice climbing adventure. The hike into LVC was a short one (45 minutes to 1 hour) which allowed for optimal climbing time. The guides were great about easing any fears which everyone acknowledged having beforehand. Zero judgement zone. Guide ratio was 1:4 participants which was optimal and our group of 5 was well taken care of. The world of ice climbing is fascinating and SMG made it very accessible for this first timer. Happy to have added ice climbing to my climbing repertoire and conquer some fears while at it! Add stabbing and kicking ICE to death to make for quite the accomplished, ultra satisfying weekend.

Stay far away. I had…read morea trip scheduled with this company in the Sierra. Although fires were raging in Sequoia NP next to our route, Danny in their office told me a constantly-changing story in an attempt to bait me into still attempting the trip. First he offered me an "alternate route" which went in the opposite direction, which I declined as I told him I signed up for the trip specifically to climb Mt. Whitney. Then, when I declined the new route, he told me the trip could go on on the planned route. The day before I was to leave, as the Sequoia fires raged, he admitted we might have to turn back two days into the 7 day trip bc of smoke, but didn't offer refund or rescheduling. I proceeded to Lone Pine, CA on his assurances the conditions would somehow magically improve. They did not. On the morning the trip was supposed to start air quality was at 347 (hazardous), and my eyes and throat were burning even while in the hotel room with windows closed! When I arrived at the trailhead the guide and I agreed the trip very likely couldn't be completed as planned, so I went home. Today I received an email from Danny with a list of charges he wanted to charge me, but he stated he would be "lenient" and credit me less than half my payment for a future trip. Needless to say I would never patronize this company again, so that credit would be useless to me. I see a lot of positive reviews in the past, so maybe this was a good company at some point. Maybe they're close to going out of business because of the pandemic. But Danny dishonestly tried to bait me into going on a trip in clearly unsafe conditions, where the trip I was promised could not be safely completed, because he didn't want to refund my money. His behavior was more like a used car salesman than someone concerned with the well-being of his clients. As an outdoor guide the one thing you absolutely CANNOT do is press your clients to endanger themselves because you want their money. That's just plain unacceptable. I have asked for an apology and full refund, but not holding my breath,