Sierra Nevada & Yosemite Backpacking Adventures

Since the days of John Muir's ramblings through Yosemite and the "range of light", California's Sierra Nevada has provided some of the world's premier trekking and backpacking.

  • Yosemite National Park
  • Sequoia National Park
  • High Sierra Nevada
  • Mt Whitney

Our backpacking & hiking guides are highly experienced wilderness travelers and professional mountain guides with training in leave no trace principles as well as local Sierra Nevada natural history. Our backpacking guides are also skilled backcountry chefs and a hallmark of our guided hikes is our backcountry gourmet cuisine.

Custom Trekking & Backpacking Trips
California Alpine Guides specializes in designing custom trekking & backpacking trips for you and your group in Yosemite and Sequoia. All of our scheduled trips can be run with custom dates. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for we can design a memorable trip around your goals. For more info check out our Custom Trekking & Backpacking Page.

From grand Yosemite treks to simple instructional guided hikes for beginners, we have a Sierra Nevada hiking adventure for you. Everything is arranged and all the group camping equipment is provided.


Mt Whitney

Mount Whitney Trek via Cottonwood Pass
Eastern Sierra Nevada - 5 days
Climb Mt. Whitney via the backdoor route and avoid the crowds. In this beautiful and relaxing backpack we visit high Sierra meadows and alpine lakes before summiting Mt Whitney from the Sequoia National Park side.

Trans-Sierra to Mount Whitney
Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada - 10 days
A spectacular trek across the Sierra Nevada through the heart of Sequoia National Park. We leave from the Giant Sequoia's on the West Side, hike across the High Sierra Trail to the summit of Mt Whitney and exit out on the Eastern Sierra. The most stylish way to climb Mt. Whitney.

Yosemite National Park

Tuolomne Meadows to Yosemite Valley via Half Dome
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 4 days
A great introductory backpack featuring some of the most incredible mountain vistas in Yosemite National Park. Includes a hiking summit of Half Dome & Clouds Rest. Visit the best Yosemite and the Sierra has to offer on this spectacular Sierra backpacking adventure.

Yosemite High Country Grand Trek
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 8 days
Explore the incredible high country of Yosemite National Park during this epic loop Sierra trekking trip out of Tuolomne Meadows. Includes porter re-supply and a summit of Half Dome. Hike the uncrowded Yosemite!

Yosemite North Boundary Trek
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 6days
This trek explores the little-visited Northern Boundary of Yosemite National Park, visiting spectacular canyons and serene alpine lakes in a semi-loop hike.

Backpacking For Beginners
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 3 days
An entry-level instructional backpacking trip for those who wish to learn all the backpacking and wilderness skills to head into the wilderness on their own. Take in some spectacular Yosemite high country vistas.

Mount Lyell Summit
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 3 days
Join us on a backpacking adventure to the summit of the highest peak in Yosemite National Park - Mt Lyell, crossing through Lyell canyon and across the Lyell Glacier.

Mount Conness Summit
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 3 days
Join us on a hiking & backpacking adventure to the summit of Mt Conness in Yosemite National Park - A spectacular hike to a much sought-after summit with incredible views of the Northern Yosemite area.

Sequoia National Park

Sequoia High Country Tour
Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada - 6 days
A horse-supported trekking tour of the Sequoia High Country. Carry a light pack and enjoy some of the most spectacular sights the Sierra Nevada has to offer while hiking in Sequoia.

Trans-Sierra to Mount Whitney
Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada - 10 days
A spectacular trek across the Sierra Nevada through the heart of Sequoia National Park. We leave from the Giant Sequoia's on the West Side, hike across the High Sierra Trail to the summit of Mt Whitney and exit out on the Eastern Sierra. The most stylish way to climb Mt. Whitney.

Backpacking & Wilderness Survival
Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada - 4 days
A comprehesnsive course in proper backpacking and wilderness survival techniques. A good course for those who wish to refine their backcountry skills or for those starting from scratch.

Backpacking For Beginners
Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada - 3 days
An entry-level instructional backpacking trip for those who wish to learn all the backpacking and wilderness skills to head into the wilderness on their own. Conducted in spectacular Sequoia National Park near the giant sequoias.

 

"Just wanted to email you guys and let you know
what a great experience I had hiking up at Yosemite.
It was a physically challenging trip to be sure -
but a great life experience that met all my expectations."
Scott Steinberg


Custom Trekking & Backpacking Trips

From private guiding to groups, let us design a custom Sierra Nevada backpacking & trekking adventure for you. we specialize in designing a special hiking and backpacking itinerary for you and your group. Perfect for family outings.





 
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