We have a limited number of spots available on our High Sierra trips in July and August. Nearly all the trips had been full, but we recently added two new sessions. As I write this post, we have spots on:
- Adventure 1G (July 18-22): Median fitness in Sequoia-Kings (2 spots)
- Adventure 2A (July 23-29): Moderate fitness in Emigrant (6 spots)
- Adventure 2C (July 23-29): Median fitness in Yosemite (1 spot)
- Adventure 3D (Jul 30-Aug 3): Median fitness in Inyo (1 spots)
For travel and logistics information for these locations, go here.
For updated trip availability and the full schedule, go here.
Top reasons to join a trip
If you are an alumnus or have been eying our trips for a while, you probably know what to expect. For those wondering why you might join one of these trips, I will share some oft-cited reasons:
Backpack with experts. Our world-class team specializes in modern gear and technique, long-distance thru-hiking, mountain high routes, and off-trail travel.
Learn to properly plan this trip and future trips with our 10-week pre-trip curriculum. Assess likely conditions, select appropriate gear, plan your meals, and prepare your maps.
Expand your backpacking skills and knowledge. Blogs, books, and YouTube are helpful, but you will learn more and more efficiently with us. We tailor our field curriculum for each group, meeting clients wherever they are in their backpacking journey.
We thoughtfully match you with other hikers who have similar physical abilities and experiences, because well-matched groups are safer, easier to manage, and more fun.
Locations and itineraries
In the High Sierra we operate in four units:
- Emigrant Wilderness has the alpine lakes and polished granite slabs for which the High Sierra is known, but none of the crowds.
- Yosemite National Park needs no introduction. Our trips leave from the quieter Tuolumne Meadows, heading both north and south.
- Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park is home to the highest peak in the contiguous US, the deepest canyon, and the largest tree.
- Inyo National Forest would be a National Park in any other state, but instead it’s mostly managed as a Wilderness Area.
We do not do “tours” with set itineraries. Instead, we assign each group a starting point and ending point (usually the same location) and a “Core Route” that we think will be appropriate. Guides are expected to make adjustments as they go, based on the group’s abilities and goals, and on the actual conditions. Read more about our itineraries and routes.
Temporary discount
Apply by Thursday, May 9 for a 10 percent discount.
Katie and I are both guiding in southern Utah next week, May 6-10. If you apply on or before this Saturday, we will review your application before we head out. If you apply Sunday-Thursday, we’ll get back to you May 10-11. Thanks in advance for your understanding.
If you are ready, apply now.
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