Yosemite National Park Backpacking Trips

This trip is rated Vigorous [4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks with weights of 35 to 40 lbs over steep and rocky terrain with constant and dramatic elevation gain and/or loss exceeding 2,000' or more per day on most days of this trip. Day hiking with 35 to 40 lbs in the pack you intend to hike with on the trip and making sure your hiking boots are broken in before your trip is key. This is not a beginning backpacking trip. Previous experience is highly recommended.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3–4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35-40 pounds distances of 5-8 miles daily over varied terrain.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen before the trip. We also recommend that you stay well hydrated prior to departure to assist in mitigating altitude sickness. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Vigorous [4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks with weights of 35 to 40 lbs over steep and rocky terrain with constant and dramatic elevation gain and/or loss exceeding 2,000' or more per day on most days of this trip. Day hiking with 35 to 40 lbs in the pack you intend to hike with on the trip and making sure your hiking boots are broken in before your trip is key. This is not a beginning backpacking trip. Previous experience is highly recommended.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3–4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35 to 40 pounds distances of up to 9 miles daily over varied terrain.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen before the trip. We also recommend that you stay well hydrated prior to departure to assist in mitigating altitude sickness. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35-40 pounds distances of 4-6 miles daily over varied terrain.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen before the trip. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3–4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35 to 40 pounds distances of up to 9 miles daily over varied terrain.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen before the trip. We also recommend that you stay well hydrated prior to departure to assist in mitigating altitude sickness. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Vigorous [4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35-40 pounds over daily distances of up to 11 miles and a significant amount of elevation gain/loss.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen at least 3-6 months before the trip. We also recommend that you stay well hydrated prior to departure to assist in mitigating the effects of hiking at moderately high altitude. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.