Amazing Sunsets

The Amazing Sunsets Trip

Yosemite National Park

Trip Highlights:

Tuolumne Meadows

May Lake & Mt. Hoffman

Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp

Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River

White Cascade, Tuolumne Falls, and Waterwheel Falls

Amazing Sunsets & Alpenglow

If you’re looking for an incredible backcountry adventure that has fewer of the Sierra vertical climbs, look no further! During this five-day Yosemite Guided Backpacking Tour, you’ll experience some of the park's most pristine wilderness locations, while camping at both May Lake and Glen Aulin High Sierra Camps. From the campsite at May Lake, you can swim, relax, or opt for a four-mile round-trip hike to the summit of Mt. Hoffman (10,850') and enjoy one of John Muir's favorite views from this point, which is known as the geographical center of Yosemite. Return to camp and take in one of the best sunsets and alpenglow on the perch above May Lake. Trek through high alpine meadows and old-growth forests as you make your way to Glen Aulin, nestled at the mouth of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River and alongside the impressive White Cascade. The amazing sunset perch is located immediately outside the camp, with a grand view down the river and surrounded by glacially carved granite. Day four offers you a chance for a mellow dayhike without heavy packs to the famous Waterwheel Falls, passing a few other impressive falls along the way. On the final day, you will travel out to Tuolumne Meadows following the river and passing by the scenic Tuolumne Falls. Reward yourself with a burger and/or soft-serve at the Tuolumne Grill while sharing stories from the trail with many other backpackers from around the world.

Mileage & Difficulty

19-23 Miles

(Map and Elevation)

Easy-Moderate

Length

5 Days

Price

$2,000

Per Person

Departure Info

Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center

4 p.m.

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48-Hour Risk-Free Booking

You will receive a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of the original booking date.

Lifetime Credit Policy

Book with confidence knowing you can cancel for any reason up to 30 days before your trip date and receive a transferable lifetime credit that is good for use on any of our programs.

Free Date Changes

Not sure if your current trip dates work? Rest assured, you can change your trip date as many times as needed, provided you do so at least 30 days before the current and new trip dates.

All dates remain tentative until confirmed 23-24 weeks in advance.

We are now fully permitted through July 25, 2026 departures.

See HERE for more info.

Yosemite 2025 Update: The National Park Service was given the green light for Yosemite to hire all needed seasonal employees for the summer 2025 season. We do expect to be able to run all our programs as planned. Should reservations be required, participation in Lasting Adventures programs, trips, and/or tours includes entry when reservations are needed

2026 Departure Dates by Month

All dates remain tentative until permitted 23-24 weeks in advance. Please refrain from making travel arrangements outside of this timeline. We will contact you if we are unsuccessful in obtaining your dates. Feel free to contact us if you would like to confirm.

Amazing Sunsets Backpacking Trip

For a detailed map with an elevation profile of the tentative itinerary, click here: Map. This route may also be done in reverse.

Day 1

Meet your guide at the Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center at 4 p.m. Get acquainted with the group and with gear. If time allows before dinner, explore Tuolumne Meadows. Camping in the Tuolumne Meadows Backpackers Campsite.

Today’s Mileage/Elevation: ~0.5 mi / 0′

Day 2

After breakfast and packing up the campsite, our group will return to the Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center before relocating vehicles to the trailhead near Tenaya Lake. Before hitting the trail, soak in the alpine views at Tenaya Lake (8,150′) before hiking approximately 3 moderate miles up to May Lake. After setting up camp, there is an option for a four-mile round-trip hike to the summit of Mount Hoffmann. Being the geographical center of Yosemite National Park, Mount Hoffmann offers incredible panoramic vistas and was John Muir’s favorite summit view. After dinner, scramble up onto the secret bluff to witness the first amazing sunset that offers a chance for great alpenglow.

Today’s Mileage/Elevation: 2.6 mi / +1093′, -6′ (Optional additional 3.2 mi/1535′ of elevation if hiking Mount Hoffmann)

Day 3

Hike 8.2 miles, mostly moderate downhill, to Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp. Spectacular White Cascade waterfall and swimming hole here. After dinner, take a short stroll to a bluff overlooking the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne for an amazing Yosemite sunset view down the glacier cut river valley.

Today’s Mileage/Elevation: 8.2 mi / +628′, -2020′

Day 4

Hike with daypacks 3.3 miles down the Tuolumne River gorge to Waterwheel Falls, passing California Falls and LeConte Falls along the way. Enjoy lunch within the Tuolumne River gorge. Return 3.3 miles to Glen Aulin to camp. After dinner, take a short hike to a different secret bluff behind and above Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp for the final (and typically the most incredible!) Yosemite sunset.

Today’s Mileage/Elevation: 6.6 mi / +1173′, -1173′

Day 5

Hike out 5.9 miles along the meandering Tuolumne River to Tuolumne Meadows while passing the famous Tuolumne Falls. Typically, we arrive back in Tuolumne Meadows between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., a perfect time for a burger and/or soft-serve from the Tuolumne Grill! Relocation to your vehicles will be coordinated and/or provided by Lasting Adventures.

Today’s Mileage/Elevation: 5.9 mi / +966′-315′

Other: This is an easier backpacking route, with fewer vertical climbs than on many of our other trips. The first campsite is on a lake with swimming and fishing possibilities. The other campsite is along the Tuolumne River with a great swimming hole below an awesome cascade. Pending seasonal openings/closures, there are toilets and running drinking water in both campsites. Also, in the early season, before the Tioga Rd/Hwy 120 opens, we may relocate this trip to another lake area off Glacier Point Rd and meet in Yosemite Valley instead of Tuolumne Meadows.

Our trips are all-inclusive. We provide all meals, and we can provide high-quality gear, including Gregory backpacks, Big Agnes tents, sleeping bags and pads, LEKI trekking poles, and eating gear, free of charge. Group gear, including all kitchen supplies, first aid, and water purification, is also included. See the Guide Service Backpacking Equipment List for more information.
See our Frequently Asked Questions, Yosemite Transportation Options, and/or Yosemite Lodging Options.
Parking will be available adjacent to the first day’s meeting location.
All trips include the required permits and are pending permit availability, which we gain 23-24 weeks in advance. Please refrain from making travel arrangements until we have confirmed dates. If we cannot acquire permits for this exact itinerary on your chosen dates, you will be contacted with options to choose different dates and/or cancel/refund.
Should weather, fire, and/or delayed seasonal openings affect the chosen itinerary, a different itinerary will be offered. Lasting Adventures is recognized for its commitment to safety and risk management. In this regard, the summit of peaks will not be attempted when clouds are in close proximity.
Should reservations be necessary to enter Yosemite, your booking confirmation with us will serve as your entry reservation for the days booked with us. This should not be confused with entry fees, which still may be required.

See here for our full Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policies.

Your participation helps sustain our non-profit mission of supporting youth, families, and disadvantaged communities with positive experiences in America’s National Parks and natural spaces.

I have never backpacked before. Can I still join this trip?

Yes, our backpack trips are perfect for both those who are new to backpacking and those who have backpacked before and are looking to explore new areas.

I am booking as a solo participant. Is that okay?

Yes, overall, most of our clients travel solo, and everyone always leaves with new friends. Often these new friendships return and join us in different parks and/or on different itineraries. Solo participants will be offered single-person tents.

How big are the backpacking groups?

On backpacking trips, our average group size is 8-10 people with at least two guides, however, often groups are much smaller. We strive for a 1:5 guide to client ratio at most on all trips. We also appreciate small group sizes to maximize your experience.

Is there a Packing/Equipment List?

Yes, see here for our Guide Service Backpacking Equipment List.

How much weight will I be required to carry?

You can expect to carry anywhere from 30-50 pounds, but no more than ⅓ of your body weight. You will carry all your personal gear and, if possible, a share of the group gear. Within the group, bigger people carry more and smaller people less. For over 30 years now, this process has worked to everyone’s advantage.

Will there be parking available?

Yes, parking is always available close to our first day’s meeting point, and your vehicle can remain there throughout the trip.

Are there public transportation options available?

Although past clients have said they were glad they rented a vehicle, there are limited public transportation options for most of the trips we offer in Yosemite. See here for additional information: Yosemite Transportation Options.

Where can I leave my extra/other luggage and/or belongings I will be traveling with?

You can store your valuables and/or extra gear/luggage either locked in your vehicle or our guide’s vehicle for the duration of the trip.

Can you accommodate dietary requests?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We have a long history of meeting the needs of most all dietary restrictions and even some very complicated ones. When registering, you will complete a questionnaire to give us a brief picture of your needs. Later, you will complete a more detailed Medical Form, which you can use to include additional information. The staff guiding your trip will call you the day prior and, when packing the food/gear for the trip, will go over your needs and modifications in more detail. Although we have many options in stock, we respect it if you ultimately decide to bring your preferred substitutions.

What's your cancellation policy?

Lasting Adventures offers a very forgiving and structured Cancellation Policy, with lifetime transferable credit always an option up to 30 days prior to the trip. For a full description, visit our Terms and Conditions page.

See here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

Our trips are all-inclusive. We provide all meals, and we can provide high-quality gear, including Gregory backpacks, Big Agnes tents, sleeping bags and pads, LEKI trekking poles, and eating gear, free of charge. Group gear, including all kitchen supplies, first aid, and water purification, is also included. See the Guide Service Backpacking Equipment List for more information.
See our Frequently Asked Questions, Yosemite Transportation Options, and/or Yosemite Lodging Options.
Parking will be available adjacent to the first day’s meeting location.
All trips include the required permits and are pending permit availability, which we gain 23-24 weeks in advance. Please refrain from making travel arrangements until we have confirmed dates. If we cannot acquire permits for this exact itinerary on your chosen dates, you will be contacted with options to choose different dates and/or cancel/refund.
Should weather, fire, and/or delayed seasonal openings affect the chosen itinerary, a different itinerary will be offered. Lasting Adventures is recognized for its commitment to safety and risk management. In this regard, the summit of peaks will not be attempted when clouds are in close proximity.
Should reservations be necessary to enter Yosemite, your booking confirmation with us will serve as your entry reservation for the days booked with us. This should not be confused with entry fees, which still may be required.

See here for our full Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policies.

Your participation helps sustain our non-profit mission of supporting youth, families, and disadvantaged communities with positive experiences in America’s National Parks and natural spaces.

What Our Clients Say

					Just completed my third 5 day backpacking trip with Lasting Adventures, and will be back for #4 next year. Everything from the gear, itinerary, communication, guides and FOOD are top notch. I have never had a bad meal with Lasting Adevntures, my 10yr old comes home and requests some of this same food we had on the trip. I can't say enough about our guide Isaac, he was outstanding and the best we have had so far. My group was two adults and two kids (12/10). The load of the packs and the itinerary presented some challenges for the kids, but Isaac worked with us, came up with solutions and made it an unforgettable trip for all of us. Isaac fit in with the group and by the end seemed like we have known him for years. He was patient, knowledgeable and an outstanding listener. As I mentioned my son and I will be back next year with Lasting Adventures and hopefully we can request Isaac for our guide. Thanks!
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Reese S.
7/05/2025
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Reese S.
7/05/2025

						Just completed my third 5 day backpacking trip with Lasting Adventures, and will be back for #4 next year. Everything from the gear, itinerary, communication, guides and FOOD are top notch. I have never had a bad meal with Lasting Adevntures, my 10yr old comes home and requests some of this same food we had on the trip. I can't say enough about our guide Isaac, he was outstanding and the best we have had so far. My group was two adults and two kids (12/10). The load of the packs and the itinerary presented some challenges for the kids, but Isaac worked with us, came up with solutions and made it an unforgettable trip for all of us. Isaac fit in with the group and by the end seemed like we have known him for years. He was patient, knowledgeable and an outstanding listener. As I mentioned my son and I will be back next year with Lasting Adventures and hopefully we can request Isaac for our guide. Thanks!
					
					This is the second trip we took with Lasting Adventures and our second trip was just as great as the first. We had an amazing Guide, Caber. He was a true expert. Knew his way around even off trail and was an expert in the geology and fauna of the area. He let us go at the pace we needed while giving us inspiration to push the boundaries in a safe way. He was really good with my teenage son. We really couldn't have asked for more and would definitely book another trip again.
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K
1/28/2023
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K
1/28/2023

						This is the second trip we took with Lasting Adventures and our second trip was just as great as the first. We had an amazing Guide, Caber. He was a true expert. Knew his way around even off trail and was an expert in the geology and fauna of the area. He let us go at the pace we needed while giving us inspiration to push the boundaries in a safe way. He was really good with my teenage son. We really couldn't have asked for more and would definitely book another trip again.
					
					Amazing backpacking adventure in Yosemite! My family of 4 just returned from the Amazing Sunsets backpacking trip with Lasting Adventures (5 days, 4 nights) . It was truly amazing! How soon can we go back?! From the time we booked the trip, the communication was helpful and clear. Meeting our guides in Curry Village was easy and they had everything organized for us to quickly begin our adventure. Our guides were Bella and Kanyon and they were FANTASTIC! They were knowledgeable about the area and routes, geology of the park, and plants and animals we saw along the way. The food they prepared exceeded our expectations! Bella and Kanyon were quick to share stories, offer guidance when needed, and were patient with all of us and our varying paces while hiking. Their energy and enthusiasm was contagious...they kept things fun!Experiencing the backcountry of Yosemite was such a gift. I appreciated having the opportunity to do optional day trips to explore other areas. We were able to swim by a waterfall which is something we all looked forward to doing. My family wanted to be challenged, work together, and explore this beautiful area. The trip did not disappoint! We will gladly book another trip with Lasting Adventures in the future (and hope Bella and Kanyon will be our guides again!).
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Andrea K.
6/28/2022
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Andrea K.
6/28/2022

						Amazing backpacking adventure in Yosemite! My family of 4 just returned from the Amazing Sunsets backpacking trip with Lasting Adventures (5 days, 4 nights) . It was truly amazing! How soon can we go back?! From the time we booked the trip, the communication was helpful and clear. Meeting our guides in Curry Village was easy and they had everything organized for us to quickly begin our adventure. Our guides were Bella and Kanyon and they were FANTASTIC! They were knowledgeable about the area and routes, geology of the park, and plants and animals we saw along the way. The food they prepared exceeded our expectations! Bella and Kanyon were quick to share stories, offer guidance when needed, and were patient with all of us and our varying paces while hiking. Their energy and enthusiasm was contagious...they kept things fun!Experiencing the backcountry of Yosemite was such a gift. I appreciated having the opportunity to do optional day trips to explore other areas. We were able to swim by a waterfall which is something we all looked forward to doing. My family wanted to be challenged, work together, and explore this beautiful area. The trip did not disappoint! We will gladly book another trip with Lasting Adventures in the future (and hope Bella and Kanyon will be our guides again!).
					
					My 13 year old son and I just came back from a 5 day Amazing Sunset Adventure and it was so much more than I expected. We were beginner hikers with this being our very first hiking trip. Our guides Bella and Kanyon were incredible. They cooked us the most amazing meals, and took such care preparing them. We had pasta with fresh vegetables, cheese pancakes and sausage, bagel sandwiches, fresh turkey with avocado sandwiches and many more wonderful meals. Our group called it the “Bella Cafe”. Between Bella and Kanyon, they always made sure we had everything we could possibly need at every turn. and learned so much about the history and also some of the legends from the Valley. Bella taught my son a I about all the flowers, plants and different types of mushrooms that grew in the forest and what they could be used for as well as the rock types that we came across. Kanyon taught us about the different types of shading in the rocks and boulders and also plants that we came across as well as so many other things about Yosemite. We saw wonderful waterfalls, beautiful forests, lush meadows and “amazing sunsets”. We had some hikes that pushed us and challenged us and both Kanyon and Bella encouraged us and made us feel so good at what we’re were able to do. They really showed an interest in us as a group and individually. I would recommend this experience to anyone as it truly was amazing and an experience I will always remember with my son!
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Dori M.
6/26/2022
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Dori M.
6/26/2022

						My 13 year old son and I just came back from a 5 day Amazing Sunset Adventure and it was so much more than I expected. We were beginner hikers with this being our very first hiking trip. Our guides Bella and Kanyon were incredible. They cooked us the most amazing meals, and took such care preparing them. We had pasta with fresh vegetables, cheese pancakes and sausage, bagel sandwiches, fresh turkey with avocado sandwiches and many more wonderful meals. Our group called it the “Bella Cafe”. Between Bella and Kanyon, they always made sure we had everything we could possibly need at every turn. and learned so much about the history and also some of the legends from the Valley. Bella taught my son a I about all the flowers, plants and different types of mushrooms that grew in the forest and what they could be used for as well as the rock types that we came across. Kanyon taught us about the different types of shading in the rocks and boulders and also plants that we came across as well as so many other things about Yosemite. We saw wonderful waterfalls, beautiful forests, lush meadows and “amazing sunsets”. We had some hikes that pushed us and challenged us and both Kanyon and Bella encouraged us and made us feel so good at what we’re were able to do. They really showed an interest in us as a group and individually. I would recommend this experience to anyone as it truly was amazing and an experience I will always remember with my son!
					
					An experience to remember! What an amazing experience! I traveled by myself to Yosemite to meet with my Lasting Adventures group and not only did I make an incredible group of friends, but I also felt completely comfortable and safe throughout my journey. It was my first time backpacking and my guides, Eric and Aida, made the trip extremely stress-free. The hiking was definitely strenuous at times and was a challenge for me but the views were absolutely worth it. Eric and Aida were extremely knowledgeable about a multitude of topics, and I left feeling very fulfilled through the whole experience. I would recommend this trip to anyone who has an interest in backpacking and seeing the wonderful views that Yosemite has to offer! Lasting Adventures truly made everything go so smoothly and I only want to come back for more!!
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Morgan S.
9/16/2021
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Morgan S.
9/16/2021

						An experience to remember! What an amazing experience! I traveled by myself to Yosemite to meet with my Lasting Adventures group and not only did I make an incredible group of friends, but I also felt completely comfortable and safe throughout my journey. It was my first time backpacking and my guides, Eric and Aida, made the trip extremely stress-free. The hiking was definitely strenuous at times and was a challenge for me but the views were absolutely worth it. Eric and Aida were extremely knowledgeable about a multitude of topics, and I left feeling very fulfilled through the whole experience. I would recommend this trip to anyone who has an interest in backpacking and seeing the wonderful views that Yosemite has to offer! Lasting Adventures truly made everything go so smoothly and I only want to come back for more!!
					
					Lasting Adventures never disappoints!! We were so blown away with our ‘Glacier Point to Half Dome’ backpacking trip with them in 2018, we just had to book with them again when we decided to explore the High Sierra this summer. Our Amazing Sunsets trip (6/30 - 7/4) with Jackie and Max was wonderful! Both guides were so knowledgeable about the area…and the food they cooked blew the entire group away…you won’t believe it! The sunsets were truly incredible…one photo we’ll be enlarging and will cover a huge wall within our house. The hike down into the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne was so amazing…you’ll be taking a ton of photos. Our ‘Clouds Rest’ hike on 7/6 blew us away!! The hike was just the guide and my wife and I…such a personalized trip. Our guide Zach was so incredibly informative…extremely knowledgeable with the area, the entire park, geology…you name it…any question we threw his way he had an answer. We had such great conversations with him the entire 15 miles….we didn’t want the day to end. What an incredible 360 view from the top...breathtaking!! As mentioned, we’ve booked 3 trips with Lasting Adventures thus far…they never disappoint…extremely professional!!
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James F.
7/24/2021
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James F.
7/24/2021

						Lasting Adventures never disappoints!! We were so blown away with our ‘Glacier Point to Half Dome’ backpacking trip with them in 2018, we just had to book with them again when we decided to explore the High Sierra this summer. Our Amazing Sunsets trip (6/30 - 7/4) with Jackie and Max was wonderful! Both guides were so knowledgeable about the area…and the food they cooked blew the entire group away…you won’t believe it! The sunsets were truly incredible…one photo we’ll be enlarging and will cover a huge wall within our house. The hike down into the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne was so amazing…you’ll be taking a ton of photos. Our ‘Clouds Rest’ hike on 7/6 blew us away!! The hike was just the guide and my wife and I…such a personalized trip. Our guide Zach was so incredibly informative…extremely knowledgeable with the area, the entire park, geology…you name it…any question we threw his way he had an answer. We had such great conversations with him the entire 15 miles….we didn’t want the day to end. What an incredible 360 view from the top...breathtaking!! As mentioned, we’ve booked 3 trips with Lasting Adventures thus far…they never disappoint…extremely professional!!
					
					Booked a last minute vacation for my family with Lasting Adventures and could not be happier. We did the Amazing Sunsets Backpacking trip and had an amazing time. Our guide August took care of us, cooked wonderful meals and made sure we were comfortable and safe at all times. The highlight for us was summiting Cloud's Rest at sunrise where August prepared coffee, hot chocolate and a eggs and cheesy hash browns breakfast. If you love the outdoors, this is the adventure for you!
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Grant J.
8/06/2020
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Grant J.
8/06/2020

						Booked a last minute vacation for my family with Lasting Adventures and could not be happier. We did the Amazing Sunsets Backpacking trip and had an amazing time. Our guide August took care of us, cooked wonderful meals and made sure we were comfortable and safe at all times. The highlight for us was summiting Cloud's Rest at sunrise where August prepared coffee, hot chocolate and a eggs and cheesy hash browns breakfast. If you love the outdoors, this is the adventure for you!
					
					Great adventure with Lasting Adventures! Booked a last minute vacation for my family with Lasting Adventures and could not be happier. We did the Amazing Sunsets Backpacking trip and had an amazing time. Our guide August took care of us, cooked wonderful meals and made sure we were comfortable and safe at all times. The highlight for us was summiting Cloud's Rest at sunrise where August prepared coffee, hot chocolate and a eggs and cheesy hash browns breakfast. If you love the outdoors, this is the adventure for you!
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foregj
8/06/2020
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foregj
8/06/2020

						Great adventure with Lasting Adventures! Booked a last minute vacation for my family with Lasting Adventures and could not be happier. We did the Amazing Sunsets Backpacking trip and had an amazing time. Our guide August took care of us, cooked wonderful meals and made sure we were comfortable and safe at all times. The highlight for us was summiting Cloud's Rest at sunrise where August prepared coffee, hot chocolate and a eggs and cheesy hash browns breakfast. If you love the outdoors, this is the adventure for you!
					
					This was our second trip with Lasting Adventures and it was as great this time as it was in 2017. We were fortunate to have Will (again!) as our guide and this time we were also lucky to get Lucie as well. Will is a great guide and his love of the park is evident, just a great human to be around. Lucie is truly a one of a kind great person. My wife and I both fell in love with her infectiously upbeat outlook on life, she’s just awesome. We did the Amazing Sunsets trip and it was excellent (we did Tuolumne Meadows to Half Dome in 2017-highly recommended also). Both trips we’ve done allowed us to learn about and experience “not ugly” parts of the park we wouldn’t normally have been able to. I would suggest anyone books a trip with Lasting Adventures. They are very good communicators before the trip and take very good care of you on the trail. I will be back.
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kevin s.
7/06/2020
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kevin s.
7/06/2020

						This was our second trip with Lasting Adventures and it was as great this time as it was in 2017. We were fortunate to have Will (again!) as our guide and this time we were also lucky to get Lucie as well. Will is a great guide and his love of the park is evident, just a great human to be around. Lucie is truly a one of a kind great person. My wife and I both fell in love with her infectiously upbeat outlook on life, she’s just awesome. We did the Amazing Sunsets trip and it was excellent (we did Tuolumne Meadows to Half Dome in 2017-highly recommended also). Both trips we’ve done allowed us to learn about and experience “not ugly” parts of the park we wouldn’t normally have been able to. I would suggest anyone books a trip with Lasting Adventures. They are very good communicators before the trip and take very good care of you on the trail. I will be back.
					
					Amazing Sunsets Trek with Nicole as guide Returned two days ago from the five day backpacking trek up in Tuolumne Meadows, and I am still feeling a high from this wonderful adventure. The combination of our superb guide Nicole and the truly spectacular scenery of this area is medicine for the heart and soul. Nicole is a wonderful ambassador for both our wilderness and Lasting Adventures with her outstanding skills in safely leading backpacking newbies through nature. She advised us on what to take and how to pack, shared a lot of interesting information about flora, fauna and geology, instructed us on how to keep our natural surroundings pristine while we visited them, cooked meals that were nourishing and incredibly delicious, was very in tune with the needs of our group (two of us 60+ and all of us vegetarian), spontaneously and creatively made a birthday cake with food on hand for one of our party, and was a total sweetheart to boot. The cost of this adventure is well priced for what one receives in return, all the above and a deeper love for our wild areas.
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Suzanne R.
8/20/2019
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Suzanne R.
8/20/2019

						Amazing Sunsets Trek with Nicole as guide Returned two days ago from the five day backpacking trek up in Tuolumne Meadows, and I am still feeling a high from this wonderful adventure. The combination of our superb guide Nicole and the truly spectacular scenery of this area is medicine for the heart and soul. Nicole is a wonderful ambassador for both our wilderness and Lasting Adventures with her outstanding skills in safely leading backpacking newbies through nature. She advised us on what to take and how to pack, shared a lot of interesting information about flora, fauna and geology, instructed us on how to keep our natural surroundings pristine while we visited them, cooked meals that were nourishing and incredibly delicious, was very in tune with the needs of our group (two of us 60+ and all of us vegetarian), spontaneously and creatively made a birthday cake with food on hand for one of our party, and was a total sweetheart to boot. The cost of this adventure is well priced for what one receives in return, all the above and a deeper love for our wild areas.
					
					Amazing Sunsets Lasting Adventures and our guides Emma and Gus did a fantastic job of introducing our family (10, 12 & 14) of five to ‘real’ backpacking in Yosemite. The equipment was top notch, the food was great and the sights and sounds truly memorable. Although the 5-day trip was challenging, we all ended with a sense of accomplishment and will be back for more. Scott and his team at Lasting Adventures are very responsive and take all the stress and anxiety of planning a backpacking trip out of your vacation. Don’t hesitate to give them a call!
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padulajoe
7/04/2018
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padulajoe
7/04/2018

						Amazing Sunsets Lasting Adventures and our guides Emma and Gus did a fantastic job of introducing our family (10, 12 & 14) of five to ‘real’ backpacking in Yosemite. The equipment was top notch, the food was great and the sights and sounds truly memorable. Although the 5-day trip was challenging, we all ended with a sense of accomplishment and will be back for more. Scott and his team at Lasting Adventures are very responsive and take all the stress and anxiety of planning a backpacking trip out of your vacation. Don’t hesitate to give them a call!
					
					Awesome and challenging trip for kids and families I took my three kids ages 11, 13 and 14 on the 5 day "Amazing Sunsets" trip and it was challenging in all the right ways, but made doable and simple in all the right ways. It made such a difference to have the itinerary, equipment and food all taken care of for us so seamlessly. The communication was great during the planning process and we had incredible food, guidance and encouragement all during the trip. Our guide was amazingly experienced, knowledgeable, patient, organized and helpful from the first moment til the last. We learned so much and every meal was amazing. I would suggest Lasting Adventures to anyone who wants a life-changing experience with your family to see the beauty of Yosemite in a way that you'll never regret or forget!!
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Jill K.
8/13/2017
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Jill K.
8/13/2017

						Awesome and challenging trip for kids and families I took my three kids ages 11, 13 and 14 on the 5 day "Amazing Sunsets" trip and it was challenging in all the right ways, but made doable and simple in all the right ways. It made such a difference to have the itinerary, equipment and food all taken care of for us so seamlessly. The communication was great during the planning process and we had incredible food, guidance and encouragement all during the trip. Our guide was amazingly experienced, knowledgeable, patient, organized and helpful from the first moment til the last. We learned so much and every meal was amazing. I would suggest Lasting Adventures to anyone who wants a life-changing experience with your family to see the beauty of Yosemite in a way that you'll never regret or forget!!
					
					Best family vacation away from the crowds and other distraction We just came back from an Amazing Sunsets itinerary with our amazing guides, Matt and Scott. The trip was absolutely incredible. It combined the comforts of nicely prepared meals, no washing dishes, expert and safe guidance, with the thrills of moderate physical work and some responsibilities (setting tents and carrying your own weight). The pace was appropriate for a family with teens (our youngest boy is 12) and no backpacking experience. Some days required effort, but every bit of it was rewarded with the vistas, the dips in the lakes and sharing a family experience with each other. Matt, our intern guide, has a huge amount of backpacking experience and such a pleasant demeanor; Scott displayed leadership and great knowledge about the history and natural wonders we discovered together. If you want to get a glimpse of the wilderness that is still left in an environmentally and socially responsible manner this is the way to go.
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Alberto D.
7/31/2017
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Alberto D.
7/31/2017

						Best family vacation away from the crowds and other distraction We just came back from an Amazing Sunsets itinerary with our amazing guides, Matt and Scott. The trip was absolutely incredible. It combined the comforts of nicely prepared meals, no washing dishes, expert and safe guidance, with the thrills of moderate physical work and some responsibilities (setting tents and carrying your own weight). The pace was appropriate for a family with teens (our youngest boy is 12) and no backpacking experience. Some days required effort, but every bit of it was rewarded with the vistas, the dips in the lakes and sharing a family experience with each other. Matt, our intern guide, has a huge amount of backpacking experience and such a pleasant demeanor; Scott displayed leadership and great knowledge about the history and natural wonders we discovered together. If you want to get a glimpse of the wilderness that is still left in an environmentally and socially responsible manner this is the way to go.
					