- THE GREAT -
YOSEMITE RIM
- THE GREAT -
YOSEMITE RIM
Astonishing. Sweeping.
- Backpack across Yosemite’s North Rim. Camp high on cliff’s edge, 3,500 feet above the valley floor.
- See the famous Yosemite sunsets illuminate Half Dome from your tent each night.
- Cross over the top of roaring Yosemite Falls, the highest waterfall in all of North America!
THE GREAT
YOSEMITE RIM
Yosemite
Length: 4 Days / 19 Miles
Trip Type: Active / Rugged
2024 Dates:
- June 13-16
5 spots remaining
* Permits authorized 6 months in advance. Dates may slightly shift.
Cost: $1,560
- Just a $400 deposit to book!
Adventure
Itinerary
Astonishing. Sweeping.
The Great Yosemite Rim
- Backpack across Yosemite’s North Rim. Camp high on cliff’s edge, 3,500 feet above the valley floor.
- See the famous Yosemite sunsets illuminate Half Dome from your tent each night.
- Cross over the top of roaring Yosemite Falls, the highest waterfall in all of North America!
Yosemite / 4 Days / 19 Miles
Trip Type: Active / Rugged
2024 Dates:
- June 13 – 16 5 spots remaining
* Permits authorized 6 months in advance. Dates may slightly shift.
Cost: $1,560
- Just a $400 deposit to book!
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
Swim in Mirror Lake before starting a very steep climb. The strenuous hike is worth it. You’ll camp on the edge of a stunning cliff, directly across from Half Dome’s face! Watch hikers descend from the dome as the sun hangs low in the sky.
4 miles, +2,750 ft
DAY TWO
Swim in Mirror Lake before starting a very steep climb. The strenuous hike is worth it. You’ll camp on the edge of a stunning cliff, directly across from Half Dome’s face! Watch hikers descend from the dome as the sun hangs low in the sky.
4 miles | +2,750 ft
DAY THREE
Stop at Indian Rock to admire a rare granite arch. Journey on to North Dome, a legendary view 3,500 feet above the valley floor.
As the valley grows dark, spot the gleaming headlamps of courageous climbers who will spend the night hanging on the face of Half Dome! Other adventurers ignite distant campfires across the mountains, miles away.
7.5 miles, +1,760 ft | -800 ft
DAY FOUR
A short climb brings you to Yosemite point. Bravely stand on the edge of a cliff and study the bustling valley floor under your shoes. Cross over the top of Yosemite Falls, the tallest in North America! Descend all 2,500 feet through the thundering spray.
In the valley once more, the towering cliffs surround and embrace you. You’ve made it through one of Yosemite’s greatest adventures!
7.5 miles, +350 ft, -3,900 ft
DAY THREE
Stop at Indian Rock to admire a rare granite arch. Journey on to North Dome, a legendary view 3,500 feet above the valley floor.
As the valley grows dark, spot the gleaming headlamps of courageous climbers who will spend the night hanging on the face of Half Dome! Other adventurers ignite distant campfires across the mountains, miles away.
7.5 miles | +1,760 ft, -800 ft
DAY FOUR
A short climb brings you to Yosemite point. Bravely stand on the edge of a cliff and study the bustling valley floor under your shoes. Cross over the top of Yosemite Falls, the tallest in North America! Descend all 2,500 feet through the thundering spray.
In the valley once more, the towering cliffs surround and embrace you. You’ve made it through one of Yosemite’s greatest adventures!
7.5 miles | +350 ft, -3,900 ft
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
- See gear list
Shuttle
- Transportation between parking/backpackers campground and the trailhead
What's Not Included?
Transportation to Yosemite
- Adventurers take own car to reach group meeting point in Yosemite
- Public transportation to trailhead available for The Half Dome Hikers Club and The Great Yosemite Rim
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
GEAR RENTAL PACKAGE
Backpack • Rain Cover • Sleeping Bag • Sleeping Pad • Camping Pillow • Trekking Poles • Headlamp • Batteries • Mug • Bowl • Utensils
* Tent already included with trip
Simply bring clothes!
$245/trip
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 lots of 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
- See gear list
Shuttle
- Transportation between parking/backpackers campground and trailhead
What's Not Included?
Transportation to Yosemite
- Adventurers take own car to reach group meeting point in Yosemite
- Public transportation to trailhead available for The Half Dome Hikers Club and The Great Yosemite Rim
Personal Gear and Clothing
- Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack
- Personal clothing
- See gear list
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
GEAR RENTAL
PACKAGE
Simply bring clothes! • $245 / trip
Backpack • Rain Cover • Sleeping Bag • Sleeping Pad • Camping Pillow • Trekking Poles • Headlamp • Batteries • Mug • Bowl • Utensils
* Tent already included with trip
Half Dome Hikers Club
4 Days | Moderately Strenuous
- Test your mettle by climbing the thrillingly steep cables to the summit of Half Dome!
- Ascend the Mist Trail alongside Yosemite’s iconic waterfalls!
Includes Half Dome!
Shoot the Black Canyon!
4 Days | Breezy
- Follow the Yellowstone River through a wild canyon into Montana’s vast back country!
- Spend all afternoon and evening swimming next to camp and relaxing on sandy riverbanks!
- This stress-free trip has short mileages and a moderate pace.
Adventure of the Ten Lakes
5 Days | Breezy - Moderate
- Hike over a remote mountain pass. Discover an isolated valley filled with enchanted lakes!
- Set up a lakeside base camp. Swim and explore the valley from camp at your leisure.
- Hike off-trail to find a secret lake hidden next to a 4,000 foot cliff!
Half Dome Hikers Club
4 Days | Moderately Strenuous
- Test your mettle by climbing the thrillingly steep cables to the summit of Half Dome!
- Ascend the Mist Trail alongside Yosemite’s iconic waterfalls!
Includes Half Dome!
Shoot the Black Canyon!
4 Days | Breezy
- Follow the Yellowstone River through a wild canyon into Montana’s vast back country!
- Spend all afternoon and evening swimming next to camp and relaxing on sandy riverbanks.
- This stress-free trip has short mileages and a moderate pace.
Adventure of the Ten Lakes
5 Days | Breezy - Moderate
- Hike over a remote mountain pass. Discover an isolated valley filled with enchanted lakes!
- Set up a lakeside base camp. Swim and explore the valley at leisure.
- Hike off-trail to find a secret lake hidden next to a 4,000 foot cliff!
