- Quest Through -
Yosemite's Classics
- Quest Through -
Yosemite's Classics
Sweeping. Iconic.
- Climb the hair-raising cables up to Half Dome’s summit!
- Traverse the majority of Yosemite Park on this point to point adventure
- Cross Vogelsang Pass, and enjoy an endless vista at 10,000 feet
QUEST THROUGH
YOSEMITE'S CLASSICS
Length: 7 Days / 38 Miles
Trip Type: Rugged / Thrilling
2021 Dates:
- September 2 – 8
3 spots remaining
Cost: $1,575
- Deposit: $300
- Balance due: 90 days in advance
Quest Through Yosemite's Classics
- Climb the hair-raising cables up to Half Dome’s summit!
- Traverse the majority of Yosemite Park on this point to point adventure.
- Cross Vogelsang Pass, and enjoy an endless vista from over 10,000 feet high!
Length: 7 Days / 38 Miles
Trip Type: Rugged / Thrilling
2021 Dates:
- September 2 – 8 3 spots remaining
Cost: $1,575
- 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.
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
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
Down, down, into the valley of the mighty Merced River. Pass plunging cascades and hear the haunting call of ducks on Merced Lake. Next to camp, jump into a surprisingly deep swimming hole. The sun sets on the broad valley below, and we watch the show from the doorways of our tents!
8.5 miles
DAY FOUR
Down, down, into the valley of the mighty Merced River. Pass plunging cascades and hear the haunting call of ducks on Merced Lake. Next to camp, jump into a surprisingly deep swimming hole. The sun sets on the broad valley below, and we watch the show from the doorways of our tents!
8.5 miles
DAY FIVE
We climb high above a fascinating valley, but our eyes are intent on the main event. Half Dome beckons us forward. We set up camp in her indomitable shadow, and she dares us to climb her slick granite walls come morning.
6 miles
DAY FIVE
We climb high above a fascinating valley, but our eyes are intent on the main event. Half Dome beckons us forward. We set up camp in her indomitable shadow, and she dares us to climb her slick granite walls come morning.
6 miles
DAY SIX
Too excited to sleep, we wake up thrilled to accomplish our dangerous mission. At Half Dome’s base, we gather our courage and begin the most hear-stopping ascent in all of America! Proudly standing on top, we relish the view before heading back down the cables (yikes!) to our journey’s last campsite.
6.5 miles
DAY SIX
Too excited to sleep, we wake up thrilled to accomplish our dangerous mission. At Half Dome’s base, we gather our courage and begin the most hear-stopping ascent in all of America! Proudly standing on top, we relish the view before heading back down the cables (yikes!) to our journey’s last campsite.
6.5 miles
DAY SEVEN
Waking up, we see tiny climbers in the distance, already ascending the Half Dome cables. Still buzzing with pride, we wish those little adventurers well and make our way down to Yosemite Valley. We feel a knowing sense of satisfaction when we smile at hikers just now starting their formidable journey!
4.5 miles
DAY SEVEN
Waking up, we see tiny climbers in the distance, already ascending the Half Dome cables. Still buzzing with pride, we wish those little adventurers well and make our way down to Yosemite Valley. We feel a knowing sense of satisfaction when we smile at hikers just now starting their formidable journey!
4.5 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
Half Dome & Clouds Rest
5 Days | Moderate | $1,195
- Climb the heart-racing cables to the top of Half Dome!
- See Yosemite’s most gripping viewpoint from Clouds Rest.
Includes Half Dome!
Expedition to the High Country
6 Days | Moderate | $1,395
- Jump into six crystal clear, high-altitude lakes!
- See what high-altitude life is like above 10,000 feet.
Journey to the Farthest Reaches
8 Days | Rugged | $1,745
- Discover the most remote region of the park, far from the beaten path.
- Swim in the stunningly clear Tilden Lake, nestled high in a glacial valley.
Journey to Half Dome and Clouds Rest
5 Days | Moderate | $1,195
- Climb the heart-racing cables to the top of Half Dome!
- See Yosemite’s most gripping viewpoint from Clouds Rest.
Includes Half Dome!
Expedition to the High Country
6 Days | Moderate | $1,395
- Jump into six crystal clear, high-altitude lakes!
- See what high-altitude life is like above 10,000 feet.
Journey to the Farthest Reaches
8 Days | Rugged | $1,745
- Discover the most remote region of the park, far from the beaten path.
- Swim in the stunningly clear Tilden Lake, nestled high in a glacial valley.