A hiking odyssey across the Sierra Nevada along the famed High Sierra Trail to the highest peak in the lower 48 states - Mount Whitney. An 83-mile trek through spectacular and little-seen mountain terrain across Sequoia National Park including high passes, deep canyons and even hot springs.

For backpackers and trekkers with some previous experience, this can be a trek of a lifetime. We begin our adventure on the west side of the Sierra near the Giant Sequoia's of Sequoia National Park and finish on the east side of the Sierra after a summit of Mt. Whitney (14,495 ft). We exit out the Golden Trout Wilderness and spend our last night in the Eastern Sierra town of Lone Pine.

A van shuttle returns us around the southern "horn" of the Sierra Nevada back to our original meeting point in Fresno. Along the way you'll enjoy delicious backcountry cuisine prepared by your guide and explore the isolated interior of the Sierra.

Come join us on our High Sierra trekking odyssey.

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Location: We meet near the Fresno airport the night of the first day and return to Fresno on the last day.

Lodging: One nights lodging is provided the first night in Fresno and the last night in Lone Pine.

Food: At California Alpine Guides we strive to provide healthy and delicious meals. Breakfast and dinner as well as hot drinks are provided by your guide / backcountry chef while in the field. Special diets can be accommodated.

Level: Good physical conditioning is required. Some previous backpacking experience is required with the ability to hike 10 to 12 miles a day with an overnight pack.

Dates 2009: Aug 28th - Sep 6th

Cost: $1895 per person

Includes: Two nights lodging, breakfast and dinner while in the field, professional mountain guides, van shuttles, Horse packer fees for the first hiking day, all group camping gear and permits.

This trip is operated under a pending special use permit by the Inyo National Forest and an incidental business permit issued by Sequoia National Park