Ten Truths About Bears in Yosemite
Dispelling The Myths About Yosemite’s Bears by LA guide, Michael Misselwitz If there’s one thing we know to be true about the bears of Yosemite National Park, it’s that plenty of myths exist about them. As stewards of the wilderness, it’s our job as guides to dispel those myths, and after decades of sharing the […]
5 Tips For Your First Time Rock Climbing In Yosemite
Tip #0: Don’t start with the route pictured above. Photo of legendary El Capitan rock climbing kingpin, Tommy Caldwell, sourced from Facebook. A mountain guide’s tips for your first rock climbing experience in Yosemite. Words by LA guide and program director, Matt Schilowitz Since the inception of modern rock climbing, Yosemite Valley has long been […]
Understanding Altitude Sickness
Understanding Altitude Sickness: Causes, Symptoms, Preventative Measures, and Treatment If you travel to an area of increased elevation without allowing time for your body to acclimate, there is a chance that you may experience altitude sickness. Altitude sickness, also known as elevation illness or mountain sickness, occurs in areas with lower oxygen levels and can […]
Getting To Know The Trees Of Yosemite
Examining Yosemite’s diverse climate and its fascinating collections of trees Within the 747,956-acre expanse of Yosemite National Park, ground elevation varies from as low as 2,105 feet at the Merced River to a towering 13,115 feet at the peak Mount Lyell, Yosemite’s highest point. This drastic change in elevation taking place within relatively few miles […]
2024 Yosemite Reservation System Explained
As Yosemite continues to be one of the top-visited parks in the National Park Service, visitors and park officials have seen what happens without a reservation system. It’s ugly. If you visited this past summer, you saw what it looks like when 7,000 cars enter the park with only about 1,200 parking spots. If you […]
Three Romantic Views in Yosemite
Valentines Day or not, these romantic views in Yosemite National Park are sure to dazzle any date. There’s nothing more romantic than a breathtaking view, and Yosemite National Park has plenty of those. If you’re visiting Yosemite with a partner on Valentines Day—or anytime time you’re feeling romantic—we have a few date recommendations to check […]
Guides Only: An Epic Adventure Down Tenaya Canyon
The Lasting Adventures Guide Staff Takes on Tenaya Canyon words and photos by LA guide, Kara Maceross Disclaimer – Hiking/Canyoneering in Tenaya Canyon is dangerous and should only be attempted by those with the knowledge, research, experience and proper equipment. Take a journey back in time with me to 2018, a magical time where we […]
Backpacking With A Baby Part 2 | Gearing Up
By LA Guide and Gear Manager, Will Heaps How To Gear Up For Your Baby’s First Backpacking Trip Have you ever heard of the phrase “shrink it and pink it”? It’s a technique used by outdoor gear manufacturers to cut costs. Instead of creating custom items designed for different human bodies (in this case male […]
A Guide’s Take: Subtle Features Of 2020’s Best Backpacking Gear
This article by LA guide Michael Misselwitz was originally published on MensJournal.com. Less-obvious gear qualities that make backpacking way better As a guide who spends the better part of each summer embedded in the backcountry, my quality of life depends on the contents of my pack. Over the seasons, I’ve found that the best backpacking […]
MONITORING CALIFORNIA’S FIRES: BEST ONLINE RESOURCES OF 2020
Featured image by LA guide, Nick Estrada The best online tools for tracking, monitoring, and managing risks of the 2020 California fire season. 2020 is proving to be full of surprises, not the least of which we’re currently facing: the most devastating fire season in California history. With more than 20 major fires currently ablaze […]
Getting To Know Your Yosemite Guide: Kara Maceross
As a top-rated National Parks tour service, is Lasting Adventures’ staff is considered family to some of the best backpacking guides in the biz. Spend a day with one of them on-trail and you’ll find, in addition to making the most of your experience in the backcountry, they are fascinating individuals with much more to […]
Backpacking With A Baby | How to Psychologically Prepare
By LA Guide and Gear Manager, Will Heaps How To Psychologically Prepare for Backpacking With A Baby Step 1: Ignore the naysayers. “Hi mom.” I said, a bit exasperated, a lot exhausted. “At what point should we be worried that Hazel isn’t eating?” This isn’t the conversation we wanted to be having as we passed […]
El Capitan Facts | The Mecca Of Modern Rock Climbing
11 Fun Facts on Rock Climbing El Capitan, The Granite Gatekeeper of Yosemite Valley Ahhh El Cap, Yosemite’s fabled granite monolith, the most revered big wall in the world, and the dream-send of rock climbers everywhere. Get familiar with these El Capitan facts El Cap’s mind-bending aesthetic is recognizable from popular climbing films like Free […]
Getting To Know Your Yosemite Guide: Alice Ajango
As a top-rated National Parks tour service, Lasting Adventures is family for some of the best backpacking guides in the biz. Spend a day with one of them on-trail and you’ll find, in addition to making the most of your experience in the backcountry, they are fascinating individuals with more to share than a wealth […]
Is Yosemite Open? Answering the FAQs About Yosemite’s Reopening
(Updated July 17, 2020) On June 11, 2020, Yosemite National Park reopened to the public following the temporary closure due to Covid-19. But unlike normal, you can’t just drive up to the gates, pay the $35 day-pass fee (or $70 annual pass fee), and enter the park. Now, a reservation is required to enter, with […]