Backpacking in Yosemite - High Passes Loop
Tour Operator: Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides
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Overview
| Location : |
California |
| Activity : |
Day Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Parks/Preserves, Parks & Outdoors |
| Price : |
From $945 |
| Departures : |
July, August
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| Duration : |
7 days |
| Lodging : |
Camping |
| Ability Level : |
Difficult More Details |
| Minimum Age : |
17 |
| Group Size : |
2 - 12 |
| Interest : |
Couples, Families, Groups, Solo Travelers, Adults Only |
Backpacking in California - Yosemite High Passes Loop
The high country lakes, peaks, and passes of the Ansel Adam's Wilderness/Yosemite high country border are truly spectacular. This 50 mile loop takes you deep in the heart of this alpine environment. We'll be traveling mostly on trail with a few peaks that are cross-country (off trail). We will have the opportunity to summit several peaks over 11,000' while topping out over 4 passes, including Red Peak Pass at 11, 180', which is the highest pass on trail in Yosemite.
This trip is for those with some hiking and backpacking experience who want to enjoy the beauty of the high peaks, while hiking in one the least traveled areas of Yosemite. 360 degree views of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada, in some of the least visited areas of the park make this trip yet another SYMG classic.
Level of Difficulty
Moderate to strenuous hiking up to 10 miles day at elevations of over 11,000'. Must be comfortable with some off trail hiking and carrying a loaded backpack. This trip is not for beginners and requires minimum daily mileages to complete the loop. There are no re-supplies of food, so you'll be carrying an additional approx. 15lbs of food in a bear resistant can to start (in addition to your normal pack weight).
Photo by Mike Maciaszek
About Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides
Since 1991, Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides has shown thousands of people the beauty of the mountains and wild places in Yosemite National Park, the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, and the Eastern Sierra region. SYMG is a leader in the active travel and mountain guiding world, providing carefully planned and operated trips and programs in the most spectacular Wilderness areas of California. Programs and courses include hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and fly fishing; and haven't changed much over the years. There's a reason for this. The style of trip offered, the locations and times of the year in which the trips or courses run, the types of meals chosen, itineraries, and your guides; all contribute to the quality of your experience.
Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides was chosen by National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of the Best Travel Companies on Earth in both 2008 and 2009.
Past Customer Feedback
A stunning walk! Greg is a great guide. Really knows the mountains and the area, and is very enthusiastic.
Great Stuff.
- Kim Roberts, Australia Aug. 2005
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