Yosemite Backpacking Trips
Half Dome Backpacking Weekend
4 Days/3 Nights, Moderate
On this 4-day adventure we'll backpack along the Merced River, up the famous Mist Trail, summit Half Dome, Yosemite's most famous monolith, camp in picturesque Little Yosemite Valley and hike on the iconic and historic John Muir Trail.(cont.)
Half Dome and Cloud's Rest Summit Backpack
4 Days/3 Nights, Moderate
On this 4-day adventure we'll backpack through the Tuolumne back country, summit Clouds Rest (9,926') and Half Dome (8,836'), Yosemite's most famous monolith, as well as hike on the famous and historic John Muir Trail past two of the world's most iconic waterfalls.(cont.)
Yosemite High Tour Backpacking Trip
4 Days/3 Nights, Moderate
Pristine lakes, granite peaks, tumbling freestone streams, and blue sky dominate the landscape on this dramatic backpacking trip in the Yosemite backcountry. For those with just a few days to experience backpacking in the High Sierra, we believe our High Tour to be the ideal trip. Stay in accommodations the first night, where you'll meet your guide, have a trip orientation... (cont.)
Alpine Lakes Backpacking Trip
5 Days/4 Nights, Moderate
Remote timberline lakes, spectacular views of the Sierra Crest, and an itinerary geared towards exploration of this seemingly untouched landscape, create an ideal setting for our most popular backpacking trip. Hike through the Ansel Adams Wilderness, and see views of Yosemite seldom seen by others. On the first day, meet your guide at your accommodations for orientation & gear organization. The following morning, hike approximately 5 miles to basecamp. The next two days are spent hiking to numerous sub-alpine... (cont.)
Mt. Conness Backpacking Trip
5 Days/4 Nights, Moderate - Strenuous
COME CLIMB A PEAK! Mt. Conness, along the northeastern border of Yosemite Nat'l Park is considered one of the best kept secrets of the area. This trip is for those who want a classic High Sierra backpack experience coupled with a class 3 peak ascent, in a 'long weekend' format. This trip is unique with respect to our other backpacking trip offerings in that climbing to the summit of lofty Mt. Conness is the primary goal... (cont.)
Mountain Skills Seminar Backpacking Trip
5 Days/4 Nights, Moderate
Taking backpacking to new levels, our Mountain Skills Backpacking trip is designed to teach skills necessary for off trail hiking, early or late season trips, for peak climbing, and as a preparation for mountaineering trips. We'll teach rope skills, and rock climbing techniques on alpine rock; mountaineering skills, snow travel, glissading, ice axe use & the self arrest; off trail navigation, hazard assessment, and use of good judgement... (cont.)
Yosemite High Passes Loop Backpacking Trip
7 Days/6 Nights, Strenuous
The high country lakes, peaks, and passes of Yosemite are truly spectacular and on this 50 mile loop, we'll hike deep into the heart of this alpine environment. We'll travel mostly on trail, and have the opportunity to summit several peaks over 11,000' while topping out over 4 passes, including Red Peak Pass at 11,180', the highest trail pass in Yosemite. 360 degree views of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada, in some of the least visited areas of the park make this trip yet another SYMG classic.... (cont.)
Yosemite Grand Traverse Backpacking Trip
8 Days/7 Nights, Moderate - Strenuous
This backpack trip is a real stunner with highlights including a Half Dome ascent, a section of the John Muir Trail, a tour of Yosemite Valley and a nearly 60-mile hiking traverse through the heart of Yosemite. The start is from a remote trailhead in the Ansel Adam's Wilderness area in Southern Yosemite. We'll enter the park after the first day over Post Peak Pass into a very remote section of Yosemite. From here we'll travel the high... (cont.)
Mt Whitney (14,495') Backpacking Trip
8 Days/7 Nights, Moderate - Strenuous
Mt Whitney, in Sequoia National Park is the tallest peak in the contiguous US. This 8-day trip begins at the remote access of Horseshoe Meadows trailhead along the famous Pacific Crest Trail. This is a strenuous backpack trip into the far less-frequently traveled back side of Mt. Whitney. (cont.)
Trans-Sierra Trail to Mt. Whitney Backpacking Trip
10 Days/9 Nights, Strenuous
A grand crossing of the Sierra Nevada through Sequoia Nat'l Park, culminating in an ascent of Mt. Whitney from the west, coupled with dramatic hiking deep in the wilderness makes this backpacking trip one of our most spectacular adventures. This 83-mile Trans-Sierra crossing takes us through the most remote spots of the High Sierra. You'll climb Mt. Whitney from a direction that hikers seldomly see. Our travels take us on 3 famous trails: The John Muir Trail, The High Sierra Trail, and we exit the wilderness on the Pacific Crest Trail... (cont.)
John Muir Trail Backpacking Trip
23 Days/22 Nights, Strenuous
Outside Magazine rated hiking the JMT with SYMG as one of the 50 greatest trips in the world. It spans 212 miles from Yosemite National Park to Mt. Whitney along the crest of the famed Sierra Nevada. Porter guides hike in 4 re-supplies of food during the journey, making the pack weight manageable each section. The JMT is, for many, a lifelong goal and accomplishment. Begin planning early if you're interested in joining us on a departure this year, our limited availability and small group size makes this trip fill quickly.