- Expedition to -
The High Country
Expedition
- to the -
High Country
Soaring. Graceful.
- Swim in the cool blue water of six high altitude lakes
- Traverse Vogelsang Pass, among the highest viewpoints in all of Yosemite
- Discover a world of meadows, lakes and peaks above 10,000 feet!
Expedition To
The High Country
Length: 6 Days / 34 Miles
Trip Type: Moderate/Relaxed
2021 Dates:
- July 7 – 12 fully booked
- August 11 – 16 5 spots remaining
Cost: $1,395
- Deposit: $300
- Balance due: 90 days in advance
Expedition to the High Country
- Swim in the cool blue water of six high altitude lakes
- Traverse Vogelsang Pass (10,670 feet), one of the highest viewpoints in all of Yosemite
- Discover a world of meadows, lakes and peaks, all while remaining above 10,000 feet!
Length: 6 Days / 34 Miles
Trip Type: Moderate / Relaxed
2021 Dates:
- July 7 – 12 fully booked
- August 11 – 16 5 spots remaining
Cost: $1,395
- Deposit: $300
- Balance due: 90 days in advance
- Adventure Itinerary -
Adventure
Itinerary
DAY ONE
Explore Yosemite’s front country on your own. Meet your guide in the early evening at the backpackers campground. Go over gear and itinerary, set up camp, and eat a hot cooked meal.
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DAY ONE
Explore Yosemite’s front country on your own. Meet your guide in the early evening at the backpackers campground. Go over gear and itinerary, set up camp, and eat a hot cooked meal.
0 miles
DAY TWO
Enter Lyell Canyon, a boundless golden meadow. With a gentle incline, we follow alongside the quietly meandering Tuolumne River. After a comforting dinner, the rolling waters of a stream help us fall sound asleep.
6 miles
DAY TWO
Enter Lyell Canyon, a boundless golden meadow. With a gentle incline, we follow alongside the quietly meandering Tuolumne River. After a comforting dinner, the rolling waters of a stream help us fall sound asleep.
6 miles
DAY THREE
Today, we climb to the high country. Although, steep, we enjoy dazzling views with each upward step. Passing the grassy shores of Evelyn Lake, we wonder if we have been transported to the Irish countryside. We arrive at Vogelsang Lake and eat a scrumptious dinner over 10,000 feet high!
7 miles
DAY THREE
Today, we climb to the high country. Although, steep, we enjoy dazzling views with each upward step. Passing the grassy shores of Evelyn Lake, we wonder if we have been transported to the Irish countryside. We arrive at Vogelsang Lake and eat a scrumptious dinner over 10,000 feet high!
7 miles
DAY FOUR
Eat breakfast looking forward to Vogelsang Pass, the high point on our trip. An easy hike to the top allows us to see alpine lakes, snow fields, and sharp peaks for miles! After a jaunt to Babcock Lake we swim among its intriguing islands.
8 miles
DAY FOUR
Eat breakfast looking forward to Vogelsang Pass, the high point on our trip. An easy hike to the top allows us to see alpine lakes, snow fields, and sharp peaks for miles! After a jaunt to Babcock Lake we swim among its intriguing islands.
8 miles
DAY FIVE
Sleep in and eat a gourmet breakfast. A mellow walk brings us to eerie Emeric Lake for a snack. Afterwards, we hike through a colorful mountain forest to charming Babcock Lake. Camp on a cliff under the swirling warm sunset.
5.5 miles
DAY FIVE
Sleep in and eat a gourmet breakfast. A mellow walk brings us to eerie Emeric Lake for a snack. Afterwards, we hike through a colorful mountain forest to charming Babcock Lake. Camp on a cliff under the swirling warm sunset.
5.5 miles
DAY SIX
Watch the morning ritual of hundreds of fish jumping up in the water as we break camp. Follow Rafferty Creek down to the trailhead, and back to civilization. With a bittersweet goodbye, we feel strong and inspired for our next adventure!
7 miles
DAY SIX
Watch the morning ritual of hundreds of fish jumping up in the water as we break camp. Follow Rafferty Creek down to the trailhead, and back to civilization. With a bittersweet goodbye, we feel strong and inspired for our next adventure!
7 miles
What's Included?
Front & Backcountry Accommodations
- First night in Yosemite backpackers campground
- 2-6 nights of wilderness camping
Meals & Snacks
- All meals from the 1st night’s dinner to the last day’s lunch
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks!
Group Camping Gear
- Shared gear, bear canisters, water filters, cookware, first aid kit, etc.
- Individual tents
- Personal trail journal
Shuttle
- Transportation between parking/backpackers campground and the trailhead
What's Not Included?
Transportation to Yosemite
- Adventurers take own car or public transportation to reach group meeting point in Yosemite
Personal Gear & Clothing
- Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack
- Personal clothing
Gratuity for Guides
- 10% – 20% recommended
Trip Insurance
- Read the Terms and Conditions regarding our deposit and cancellation policy
- “Cancel for Any Reason” trip insurance is imperative
What's Included?
Front and Backcountry Accommodations
- First night in Yosemite backpackers campground
- 2-6 nights of wilderness camping
Meals and Snacks
- All meals from the first night’s dinner to the last day’s lunch
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks!
Group Camping Gear
- Shared gear, bear canisters, water filters, stoves, cookware, first aid kit, wilderness permit, card games etc.
- Individual tents
- Personal trail journal
Shuttle
- Transportation between parking/backpackers campground and trailhead
What's Not Included?
Transportation to Yosemite
- Adventurers take own car or public transportation to reach group meeting point in Yosemite
Personal Gear and Clothing
- Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack
- Personal clothing
Gratuity for Guides
- 10% – 20% recommended
Trip Insurance
- Read Terms and Conditions for full deposit and cancellation policy
- “Cancel for Any Reason” trip insurance is imperative
Backcountry Evacuation
- Read Terms and Conditions for full evacuation policy
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- Base camp and explore the Ten Lakes Basin at leisure.
- Go off-trail to find a secret lake next to a 4,000 foot cliff!
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- Climb the hair-raising cables to the famous Half Dome summit!
- Hike through the majority of the park on this wide-ranging trek.
Includes Half Dome!
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- Explore the most diverse set of landscapes in the park.
- Traverse the windy Red Peak Pass, Yosemite’s highest point on-trail.
Adventure of the Ten Lakes
6 Days | Breezy | $1,395
- Base camp and explore the Ten Lakes Basin at leisure.
- Go off-trail to find a secret lake next to a 4,000 foot cliff!
Quest Through Yosemite's Classics
7 Days | Moderate - Rugged | $1,575
- Climb the hair-raising cables to the famous Half Dome summit!
- Hike through the majority of the park on this wide-ranging trek.
Includes Half Dome!
Journey to the Heart of the Park
8 Days | Rugged | $1,745
- Explore the most diverse set of landscapes in the park.
- Traverse the windy Red Peak Pass, Yosemite’s highest point on-trail.