- Journey To -
The Heart of the Park
- Journey to -
The Heart
- of -
the park
Remote. Wild.
- Explore Yosemite’s deep backcountry wilderness, free from crowds
- Boldy hike over windy Red Peak Pass, Yosemite’s highest point on-trail
- Discover a rarely visited section of the Sierra Range on our most diverse, gorgeous, and expansive trip!
Journey To
The Heart of The Park
Yosemite
Length: 7 Days / 50 Miles
Trip Type: Rigorous / Rugged
Cost: $2,073
- Deposit: $400
- Balance due: 90 days in advance
Journey to the Heart of the Park
- Explore deep into Yosemite’s backcountry wilderness, free from crowds
- Boldy hike over windy Red Peak Pass, Yosemite’s highest point on-trail
- Discover a rarely visited section of the Sierra Range on our most diverse, gorgeous, and expansive trip!
Yosemite / 7 Days / 50 Miles
Trip Type: Rigorous / Rugged
2023 Dates:
- Permits Pending
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Cost: $2,073
- Deposit: $400
- 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.
0 miles
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
Embark from Glacier Point with a stunning view of Yosemite Valley. Ascend into a sprawling meadow at the foot of Mt Starr King. After a wholesome and hearty dinner, drift to sleep with the sound of a rippling stream.
6 miles
DAY TWO
Embark from Glacier Point with a stunning view of Yosemite Valley. Ascend into a serene meadow sprawling at the foot of Mt Starr King. After a wholesome and hearty dinner, drift to sleep with the sound of a rippling stream.
6 miles
DAY THREE
Penetrate deeper into the backcountry. Stand in awe at the reflection of red rocky cliffs on Lower Ottoway Lake. After setting up camp, swim to a pristine island, and enjoy the restful silence that can only be found above 10,000 feet!
8 miles
DAY THREE
Penetrate deeper into the backcountry. We stand in awe at the reflection of red rocky cliffs on Lower Ottoway Lake. After setting up camp, swim to a pristine island, and enjoy the restful silence that can only be found above 10,000 feet!
8 miles
DAY FOUR
Climb above 11,000 feet while crossing lonesome Red Peak Pass. Ahead, infinite layers of twisted pinnacles lie beneath our vantage. Listen as ducks call out to their families next to clear mountain lakes.
10 miles
DAY FOUR
Climb above 11,000 feet while crossing lonesome Red Peak Pass. Ahead, infinite layers of twisted pinnacles lie beneath our vantage. Listen as ducks call out to their families next to clear mountain lakes.
10 miles
DAY FIVE
The small brook next to camp picks up speed in gentle meadows, small cascades, and then a startling drop into a monumental valley. We swim beneath a small waterfall and snuggle into our tents for the night.
11 miles
DAY FIVE
The small brook next to camp picks up speed in gentle meadows, small cascades, and then a startling drop into a monumental valley. We swim beneath a small waterfall and snuggle into our tents for the night.
11 miles
DAY SIX
Transcend the narrow passageways of Lost Valley and set up camp in the shadow of majestic Half Dome. Watch climbers, like tiny ants, make their way down the slick cliff. Spend the night enjoying our campsite neighbors’ tales of adventure!
7 miles
DAY SIX
Transcend the narrow passageways of Lost Valley and set up camp in the shadow of majestic Half Dome. Watch climbers, like tiny ants, make their way down the slick cliff. Spend the night enjoying our campsite neighbors’ tales of adventure!
7 miles
DAY SEVEN
After breakfast, we make our way along the John Muir Trail greeting eager hikers just starting out. We reflect upon how far we have come, and how much we have accomplished, in the wild, vast heart of Yosemite National Park.
8 miles
DAY SEVEN
After breakfast, we make our way along the John Muir Trail greeting eager hikers just starting out. We reflect upon how far we have come, and how much we have accomplished, in the wild, vast heart of Yosemite National Park.
8 miles
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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
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
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
Journey to Half Dome & Clouds Rest
6 Days | Moderate
- Climb the heart-racing cables to the top of Half Dome!
- See Yosemite’s most gripping viewpoint from Clouds Rest.
Includes Half Dome!
Journey Through the Rushing Canyon
6 Days | Breezy - Moderate
- Swimming holes and waterfalls abound. Don’t forget your suit!
- Sleep under towering redwoods along an alluring riverbank.
Expedition to the Eerie Ghost Town
4 Days | Moderate
- Camp in the ruins of a “lawless and wicked” Wild West boom town!
- Explore secret California history 6,000 feet above Death Valley.
Winter Trip in Death Valley!
Journey to Half Dome & Clouds Rest
6 Days | Moderate
- Climb the heart-racing cables to the top of Half Dome!
- See Yosemite’s most gripping viewpoint atop Clouds Rest.
Includes Half Dome!
Journey Through the Rushing Canyon
6 Days | Breezy - Moderate
- Swimming holes and waterfalls abound. Don’t forget your suit!
- Sleep under towering redwoods along an alluring riverbank.
Expedition to the Eerie Ghost Town
4 Days | Moderate
- Camp in the ruins of a “lawless and wicked” Wild West boom town!
- Explore secret California history 6,000 feet above Death Valley.
