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The high country lakes and peaks of the Ansel Adams Wilderness along the southern Yosemite border are truly spectacular. This trip takes you deep into a seemingly unspoiled subalpine environment where granite peaks, clear lakes, cascading streams, and wildflower filled meadows captivate all who travel here. Here, we spend the days fishing, swimming and hiking in this incredible lakes basin. This trip is for those with little or some hiking experience who would like to enjoy the dramatic landscapes of Southern Yosemite while traveling with a professional, friendly, and knowledgeable mountain guide. We'll hike both on trail and off, venturing off the beaten track to visit places seldom seen by most visitors to Yosemite.
2023: $1095 per person
2022: $1095 per person
Price based on shared hotel occupancy
Single Room Supplement:
Requested $255, Forced $128
Check in at the Pines Resort on Bass Lake anytime after 4 PM. Meet your guide at 6pm in the main lobby for a short orientation and gear sort. Choose from several local restaurants for dinner.
After breakfast (there is a restaurant & bakery in the village) we drive to the trailhead (roughly an hour- you are responsible for your own transportation). We'll then hike 4 miles to Upper Jackass Lake where we will make camp. In the afternoon/evening there is time to swim, explore, or fish as your guide(s) prepare dinner.
3.4 miles, Elevation: +1966'/ -401'
After a delicious backcountry breakfast, your guide will lead you on one of several hiking options for the day: Hike to Burro Notch, summit Madera Peak, tour the upper lake basin, or just stay at your lakeside camp and relax. Dinner and stargazing round out a spectacular day in the High Sierra.
Varies by trip: 1-6 miles, Elevation: +2,000’/-500'
An early breakfast and departure put us back at the resort on Bass Lake in the early afternoon with time to jump into the lake before heading home.
3.4 miles, Elevation: -1966'/ +401'
This trip begins and ends in Bass Lake, CA. Plan to arrive at the hotel before 6pm so you can meet your guides and group for your trip orientation. Transportation is not included in this departure, so you will need your own vehicle to get you to the Pines Resort as well as driving to and from the trailhead. We'll return to Bass Lake between 2-3pm.
This is designed as a beginner-friendly experience. While we recommend putting in time to prepare for your trip, we often have people that are newer to backpacking join us.
We still recommend getting outside before your trip to hike in the shoes or boots that you plan to wear and feel comfortable with your personal clothing and gear. If possible, it's also a great idea to do some hikes with a weighted pack on to prepare well.
