Yosemite Icons Backpacking

Yosemite Icons

Yosemite National Park

Trip Highlights:

El Capitan Summit

Yosemite Falls

Yosemite's Famous North Rim

Incredible Half Dome Views

Yosemite Valley

Mirror Lake

For the hiker wanting to see it all, this Yosemite backpacking adventure offers stunning views of the park's most famous landmarks from rarely seen perspectives. Feel the mist as you climb up out of the Valley and to the top of Yosemite Falls, one of the world's tallest free-falling waterfalls, and where you will have a chance to venture out to the crest of the falls, taking in the view the water experiences before plunging nearly 1,500 feet to the Valley below. Experience the adrenaline rush of peering over the sheer 3,000-foot face of El Capitan –the mecca of rock climbers worldwide. Have lunch while gazing down on the granite bubble, North Dome, and relax while watching the sunset in the valley from Eagle Peak. And camp your final night on the North Rim directly across from the face of Half Dome. This bucket list backpacking trip, also known as Yosemite's North Rim, lets you get up close and personal with scenes most people only see on postcards in the gift shop.

Mileage & Difficulty

27 Miles

(Map and Elevation)

Moderate-Strenuous

Length

5 Days

Price

$2,000

Per Person

Departure Info

Curry Village Shuttle Stop #14

4 p.m.

Check Availability

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 11, 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

Women's Exclusive Trip Dates: 7/31 - 8/4

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.

Yosemite Icons Backpacking Adventure

For a detailed map with elevation profile of the tentative itinerary, click here: Map.

Day 1

Meet your guide in Curry Village at 4 p.m. While staying in the Yosemite Valley backpackers’ camp, you will get acquainted with the group, gear, and trip logistics. Once camp is set up, you are free to explore short Yosemite Valley hikes, per the guide’s recommendation. Camping in the Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campsite. Yosemite Valley is at roughly 4,000′ in elevation.

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

Day 2

After breakfast and packing up the campsite, we will shuttle to the trailhead near the Yosemite Valley Lodge, where we will hike 3.6 miles up one of Yosemite’s most classic trails out of the Valley, gaining ~2,500 feet ascending to the top of Yosemite Falls. This trail, despite being a strenuous climb, provides excellent views of Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Yosemite Valley. From the top, you will have the opportunity to watch the falls plummet thousands of feet to the pools below. From here, we will hike about another half mile and set up camp next to the babbling Yosemite Creek at an elevation of about 6,820′.

Today’s Mileage/Elevation: 3.6 mi / +3078′, -201′

Day 3

Wake up to a delicious breakfast, before packing a considerably lighter day pack and hiking up about 1,000 feet over 2.25 miles to Eagle Peak (optional), where you can see panoramic views of Yosemite Valley. After lunch at the top, we will descend back to the trail and continue on to the summit of El Capitan, the world’s largest granite monolith (without taking the hard climber’s route up the face). If you’re lucky, you may even see one of Yosemite’s world-famous rock climbers topping out after their time on the wall.

Today’s Mileage/Elevation: 7.0 mi / +1,860′-1,860′ (Optional additional 1.2 miles if hiking to Eagle Peak)

Day 4

Today will be our longest day as we will leave camp in the morning and climb up to Yosemite Point—a famous viewpoint within the park showcasing Half Dome, the Valley, and the dramatic Clark Range. We will then hike 5 miles, ascending ~1,000 feet along the rim of Yosemite Valley, enjoying ever-changing views of the granite below. Finally, we will continue another 5 miles along Indian Ridge past Basket Dome and Indian Rock to the Snow Creek Junction, then down to our campsite, where we will catch the sunset on the looming face of Half Dome directly across the valley from our campsite. Our campsite tonight is at approximately 6,720′.

Today’s Mileage/Elevation: 8.4 mi / +1928′, -2073′ (Optional North Dome trail alternative: 11.85 mi / +2916′, -3063′)

Day 5

We will descend 2.5 miles and about 2,600 feet on the final morning. Along the way, you’ll get spectacular views of Half Dome before arriving at the Valley floor. We will then hike along Tenaya Creek past Mirror Lake on our way back to Curry Village. Typically, we end this trip between 11 a.m. and 1 pm.

Today’s Mileage/Elevation: 4.75 mi / +149′, -2875′

Other: During unusually hot weather, and pending permit and transportation availability, we may switch the starting trailhead for day 2 to a high-elevation location on Tioga Road, making the first day ~7 miles of mostly downhill.

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 more 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

					Yosemite Icon 4 day private Backpacking Trip First and foremost, Maddie was an amazing guide and a perfect match for our family throughout our 4 day Yosemite Icon backpacking adventure. She was close in age to both of our adult children and was a pleasure to have around. Maddie also prepared some great meals for us - Chicken sausage with peppers, zucchini and onions over couscous, mild curry dish with tofu over rice, and a chicken pesto pasta dish. A yummy breakfast got us on our way each day and she managed to put together some tasty lunches while on the trail or resting at lookouts with purely spectacular views -- like the hummus wraps on the top of El Capitan.Scott was also easy to work with planning our vacation and helping to select the best trip for the time we had (last half of May) and the experience we were hoping to have.Late May turned out to be a great time as the temperatures were still on the cool side during the day - mid to high 60's - and not unbearably cold at night - mid 40's. Also we rarely had any bug issues - never had to use our mesh headgear. Only downside was the high water that prohibited swimming in the river near our campsite - "embrace the dirt' and bring a pack of body wipes. But that made for lovely views or river rapids and provided a nice rumble to help sleep at night - no white noise needed.Our favorite animal sitings were loads of deer especially at the Snow Creek campsite on the bluff, a couple of marmots, and one mild mannered black bear -- actually a Cinnamon colored bear.The day hikes from our first campsite were fun and filled with their own adventures - walking over logs and wet areas off streams, spotting rare flowers and sniffing trees that smelled like butterscotch -- Maddie's botanist background helped and made that all the more interesting and informative.The views along the way and at our various destinations were beyond amazing and made all of the trekking worthwhile. Our favorites were Eagle Peak and lunch at the top of El Capitan but the top of Yosemite Falls and the Snow Creek campsite overlooking Half Dome were certainly honorable mentions.Now for the cautionary tale and advice as you review the trip options and pick your adventure --- this 4 day backpacking was very challenging and much, much harder than we expected. Granted we had not backpacked or even camped as a family, so the itinerary and elevations didn't mean as much to us as it may to others. Particularly challenging was the day 1 hike on the Upper Yosemite Falls trail with full backpacks as we took on the switchbacks and large rock steps to gain a few thousand feet of elevation over roughly 3.5 miles with the total trek to camp being closer to 5 or 6 miles over 5 and a half hours. Hikes day 2 with just light day packs seemed like a breeze after leaving behind the bulk of the backpacks. While we never weighed the packs, our guesstimates ranged from 30 - 50 lbs for most with lighter weight toward the end of the trip and maybe one even heavier pack (with the larger 2 person tent and some bad choices on my part with over packing - like having 2 sets of dinnerware and a tea pot -- no doubt stories will be told about that one).So, if you aren't a backpacker and are considering a similar trip, I would strongly recommend beefing up the training regimen well in advance both with additional weights in packs for hiking (min 20 lb routine walks) and a more intensive routine on the stairmaster at the gym.Thank you Lasting Adventures for a truly amazing trip and thank you Maddie for making it so special. I am so proud of my family for what they accomplished and thrilled that I could check off this bucket list experience as part of my 60th bday celebration. We will cherish the memories and beautiful photos from this adventure for the rest of our lives.
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David N.
6/02/2025
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David N.
6/02/2025

						Yosemite Icon 4 day private Backpacking Trip First and foremost, Maddie was an amazing guide and a perfect match for our family throughout our 4 day Yosemite Icon backpacking adventure. She was close in age to both of our adult children and was a pleasure to have around. Maddie also prepared some great meals for us - Chicken sausage with peppers, zucchini and onions over couscous, mild curry dish with tofu over rice, and a chicken pesto pasta dish. A yummy breakfast got us on our way each day and she managed to put together some tasty lunches while on the trail or resting at lookouts with purely spectacular views -- like the hummus wraps on the top of El Capitan.Scott was also easy to work with planning our vacation and helping to select the best trip for the time we had (last half of May) and the experience we were hoping to have.Late May turned out to be a great time as the temperatures were still on the cool side during the day - mid to high 60's - and not unbearably cold at night - mid 40's. Also we rarely had any bug issues - never had to use our mesh headgear. Only downside was the high water that prohibited swimming in the river near our campsite - "embrace the dirt' and bring a pack of body wipes. But that made for lovely views or river rapids and provided a nice rumble to help sleep at night - no white noise needed.Our favorite animal sitings were loads of deer especially at the Snow Creek campsite on the bluff, a couple of marmots, and one mild mannered black bear -- actually a Cinnamon colored bear.The day hikes from our first campsite were fun and filled with their own adventures - walking over logs and wet areas off streams, spotting rare flowers and sniffing trees that smelled like butterscotch -- Maddie's botanist background helped and made that all the more interesting and informative.The views along the way and at our various destinations were beyond amazing and made all of the trekking worthwhile. Our favorites were Eagle Peak and lunch at the top of El Capitan but the top of Yosemite Falls and the Snow Creek campsite overlooking Half Dome were certainly honorable mentions.Now for the cautionary tale and advice as you review the trip options and pick your adventure --- this 4 day backpacking was very challenging and much, much harder than we expected. Granted we had not backpacked or even camped as a family, so the itinerary and elevations didn't mean as much to us as it may to others. Particularly challenging was the day 1 hike on the Upper Yosemite Falls trail with full backpacks as we took on the switchbacks and large rock steps to gain a few thousand feet of elevation over roughly 3.5 miles with the total trek to camp being closer to 5 or 6 miles over 5 and a half hours. Hikes day 2 with just light day packs seemed like a breeze after leaving behind the bulk of the backpacks. While we never weighed the packs, our guesstimates ranged from 30 - 50 lbs for most with lighter weight toward the end of the trip and maybe one even heavier pack (with the larger 2 person tent and some bad choices on my part with over packing - like having 2 sets of dinnerware and a tea pot -- no doubt stories will be told about that one).So, if you aren't a backpacker and are considering a similar trip, I would strongly recommend beefing up the training regimen well in advance both with additional weights in packs for hiking (min 20 lb routine walks) and a more intensive routine on the stairmaster at the gym.Thank you Lasting Adventures for a truly amazing trip and thank you Maddie for making it so special. I am so proud of my family for what they accomplished and thrilled that I could check off this bucket list experience as part of my 60th bday celebration. We will cherish the memories and beautiful photos from this adventure for the rest of our lives.
					
					My partner and I had the most amazing journey around the North Rim, led by our expert guide, Eric. Having come from overseas we were limited in the dates we were available, which happened to be while the snow was still thick on the tops. We arranged with the amazing team at Lasting Adventures to still go ahead with the trip, after they had assessed the safety of the journey, and our experience as hikers. Eric had such enthusiasm and knowledge about Yosemite, he educated us about the geology, natural history, and the indigenous stories of the area. He also let us know about the amazing work Lasting Adventures is doing for school students, teaching responsible recreation, and fostering environmental stewardship. On our journey we snow-shoed across the top of Yosemite Falls to the top of El Cap one day, and to the top of North Dome the next day, where we were treated to expansive views of Half Dome and Cloud's Rest. We made exciting river crossings, learned about safely storing food away from bears, and used new hiking techniques like glissading. We felt safe at all times, which meant we were able to enjoy the stunning views wholeheartedly. We cannot thank Eric and Lasting Adventures enough for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Molly L.
11/11/2023
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Molly L.
11/11/2023

						My partner and I had the most amazing journey around the North Rim, led by our expert guide, Eric. Having come from overseas we were limited in the dates we were available, which happened to be while the snow was still thick on the tops. We arranged with the amazing team at Lasting Adventures to still go ahead with the trip, after they had assessed the safety of the journey, and our experience as hikers. Eric had such enthusiasm and knowledge about Yosemite, he educated us about the geology, natural history, and the indigenous stories of the area. He also let us know about the amazing work Lasting Adventures is doing for school students, teaching responsible recreation, and fostering environmental stewardship. On our journey we snow-shoed across the top of Yosemite Falls to the top of El Cap one day, and to the top of North Dome the next day, where we were treated to expansive views of Half Dome and Cloud's Rest. We made exciting river crossings, learned about safely storing food away from bears, and used new hiking techniques like glissading. We felt safe at all times, which meant we were able to enjoy the stunning views wholeheartedly. We cannot thank Eric and Lasting Adventures enough for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
					
					Magic of Yosemite Icons in the snow My partner and I had the most amazing journey around the North Rim, led by our expert guide, Eric.Having come from overseas we were limited in the dates we were available, which happened to be while the snow was still thick on the tops. We arranged with the amazing team at Lasting Adventures to still go ahead with the trip, after they had assessed the safety of the journey, and our experience as hikers. Eric had such enthusiasm and knowledge about Yosemite, he educated us about the geology, natural history, and the indigenous stories of the area. He also let us know about the amazing work Lasting Adventures is doing for school students, teaching responsible recreation, and fostering environmental stewardship. On our journey we snow-shoed across the top of Yosemite Falls to the top of El Cap one day, and to the top of North Dome the next day, where we were treated to expansive views of Half Dome and Cloud's Rest. We made exciting river crossings, learned about safely storing food away from bears, and used new hiking techniques like glissading. We felt safe at all times, which meant we were able to enjoy the stunning views wholeheartedly. We cannot thank Eric and Lasting Adventures enough for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Bill
11/10/2023
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Bill
11/10/2023

						Magic of Yosemite Icons in the snow My partner and I had the most amazing journey around the North Rim, led by our expert guide, Eric.Having come from overseas we were limited in the dates we were available, which happened to be while the snow was still thick on the tops. We arranged with the amazing team at Lasting Adventures to still go ahead with the trip, after they had assessed the safety of the journey, and our experience as hikers. Eric had such enthusiasm and knowledge about Yosemite, he educated us about the geology, natural history, and the indigenous stories of the area. He also let us know about the amazing work Lasting Adventures is doing for school students, teaching responsible recreation, and fostering environmental stewardship. On our journey we snow-shoed across the top of Yosemite Falls to the top of El Cap one day, and to the top of North Dome the next day, where we were treated to expansive views of Half Dome and Cloud's Rest. We made exciting river crossings, learned about safely storing food away from bears, and used new hiking techniques like glissading. We felt safe at all times, which meant we were able to enjoy the stunning views wholeheartedly. We cannot thank Eric and Lasting Adventures enough for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
					
					Great Adventure! We had an amazing time. Our guides Kara and Ian were amazing. They were knowledgeable about the park, its history, inhabitants, birds, and plant life. They made it fun even when it was tough. I sit behind a desk all day. This trip was way out of my comfort zone, but they were supportive and took such great care of us. The meals that they can prepare in the backcountry are imaginative and tasty and they had riddles to keep your mind busy on the trail. When you were not mesmerized by the scenery. It felt so good to accomplish these hikes. We had a fantastic group of people on our trip. I would do it again.
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Kelly L.
7/27/2023
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Kelly L.
7/27/2023

						Great Adventure! We had an amazing time. Our guides Kara and Ian were amazing. They were knowledgeable about the park, its history, inhabitants, birds, and plant life. They made it fun even when it was tough. I sit behind a desk all day. This trip was way out of my comfort zone, but they were supportive and took such great care of us. The meals that they can prepare in the backcountry are imaginative and tasty and they had riddles to keep your mind busy on the trail. When you were not mesmerized by the scenery. It felt so good to accomplish these hikes. We had a fantastic group of people on our trip. I would do it again.
					
					Had an unforgettable trip with an unforgettable guide, John. Lasting Adventures filled the gaps in our experience and our gear to make the trip of our dreams a reality.
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John O.
7/25/2023
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John O.
7/25/2023

						Had an unforgettable trip with an unforgettable guide, John. Lasting Adventures filled the gaps in our experience and our gear to make the trip of our dreams a reality.
					
					Love hiking? Do this! This was the best trip our family took part in on our 3 week holiday in California. Our guides Kara & Ian were fun, kind, organised, knowledgeable & in tune with the different needs within our group. When there was an unexpected (small) fire which forced us to reroute, they were really good at suggesting alternatives. We learned so much about the park wildlife, flora & history and we were very well fed along the way. Highlight was surely the red velvet cake (with icing)cooked on an open fire after sunset! The kit we hired was really good quality.Would highly recommend this trip if you enjoy proper hiking & want to get away from the tourist trails on the valley floor.
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Natalie B.
7/20/2023
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Natalie B.
7/20/2023

						Love hiking? Do this! This was the best trip our family took part in on our 3 week holiday in California. Our guides Kara & Ian were fun, kind, organised, knowledgeable & in tune with the different needs within our group. When there was an unexpected (small) fire which forced us to reroute, they were really good at suggesting alternatives. We learned so much about the park wildlife, flora & history and we were very well fed along the way. Highlight was surely the red velvet cake (with icing)cooked on an open fire after sunset! The kit we hired was really good quality.Would highly recommend this trip if you enjoy proper hiking & want to get away from the tourist trails on the valley floor.
					
					This was my 2nd guide trip with Lasting Adventures and it was a great experience. Emily R was our guide and she was thorough in her preparation and did a great job leading our group through our options during the trip. Emily had loads of fun facts about Yosemite history, native plants, and animals. It was great to experience Yosemite with those added insights. Nothing tops dinner with a view looking across to Half Dome! Lasting Adventures takes care of everything and ensures a great experience for all members of the group.
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Whitney S.
6/17/2023
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Whitney S.
6/17/2023

						This was my 2nd guide trip with Lasting Adventures and it was a great experience. Emily R was our guide and she was thorough in her preparation and did a great job leading our group through our options during the trip. Emily had loads of fun facts about Yosemite history, native plants, and animals. It was great to experience Yosemite with those added insights. Nothing tops dinner with a view looking across to Half Dome! Lasting Adventures takes care of everything and ensures a great experience for all members of the group.
					
					Great Outfit! Great People! Great Trip! I have gone on trips with Lasting Adventures previously and so when I was thinking about getting away for a trip they were the first people I thought of. While doing guided trips is not cheap it is so easy to not have to worry about anything and the team at Lasting Adventures take care of everything to make sure you have a great trip. So I looked on their informative website and chose the Yosemite Icons trip since it was available, the right length and went to a part of the park I haven't been too. As the trip drew closer, Scott, the owner, was in touch with me to communicate with me about the trip. Due to the huge amount of snow, the trip would likely need to be adjusted to take into consideration the conditions. Scott was very understanding about offered to let us reschedule or go with the flow on the trip as scheduled. We decided to go with it knowing that the trip would be adjusted based on conditions. When we met up with our guide, Kanyon, we had a great conversation about what we were going to do and came up with a plan for the trip based on the conditions. Kanyon was great guide. He was super flexible about the trip and did an amazing job of making sure we had a great time while dealing with conditions and being sensitive to what we were comfortable doing or not. We ended up having a chill trip and didn't do as much hiking as the itinerary had planned which was actually totally fine with us. We had a great time and enjoyed being in the back country of Yosemite. We had an amazing camping spot and stayed there for 3 nights while doing some day hikes around the top of the falls. We had fun sloshing around in the snow on one day and then the next day we did a short hike to an amazing lunch spot where we relaxed and took in the view while having a great back-country charcuterie lunch. Kanyon did an amazing job of preparing a tasty vegan menu for us with some excellent options. Highly recommended trip. Lasting Adventures is a great company and their guides are amazing. They are passionate outdoors people who are genuinely interested in making sure you have an amazing time.
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DaQi
6/03/2023
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DaQi
6/03/2023

						Great Outfit! Great People! Great Trip! I have gone on trips with Lasting Adventures previously and so when I was thinking about getting away for a trip they were the first people I thought of. While doing guided trips is not cheap it is so easy to not have to worry about anything and the team at Lasting Adventures take care of everything to make sure you have a great trip. So I looked on their informative website and chose the Yosemite Icons trip since it was available, the right length and went to a part of the park I haven't been too. As the trip drew closer, Scott, the owner, was in touch with me to communicate with me about the trip. Due to the huge amount of snow, the trip would likely need to be adjusted to take into consideration the conditions. Scott was very understanding about offered to let us reschedule or go with the flow on the trip as scheduled. We decided to go with it knowing that the trip would be adjusted based on conditions. When we met up with our guide, Kanyon, we had a great conversation about what we were going to do and came up with a plan for the trip based on the conditions. Kanyon was great guide. He was super flexible about the trip and did an amazing job of making sure we had a great time while dealing with conditions and being sensitive to what we were comfortable doing or not. We ended up having a chill trip and didn't do as much hiking as the itinerary had planned which was actually totally fine with us. We had a great time and enjoyed being in the back country of Yosemite. We had an amazing camping spot and stayed there for 3 nights while doing some day hikes around the top of the falls. We had fun sloshing around in the snow on one day and then the next day we did a short hike to an amazing lunch spot where we relaxed and took in the view while having a great back-country charcuterie lunch. Kanyon did an amazing job of preparing a tasty vegan menu for us with some excellent options. Highly recommended trip. Lasting Adventures is a great company and their guides are amazing. They are passionate outdoors people who are genuinely interested in making sure you have an amazing time.
					
					Iconic Yosemite Backpacking away from crowds! Just back from the 5 day Yosemite Icons backpacking trip and was the experience of a lifetime! Mostly away from all the crowds with challenging hikes which provided fantastic views of our most beautiful National Park! Our guides, Aida and Caber were great leaders, imparting their knowledge of the back country, plants and trees, along with history and geology of Yosemite. The back country meals were healthy and delicious and they were very accommodating to my plant based vegan diet. We camped in beautiful and private back country spots alongside a mountain river which provided good relaxing and swimming spots after a long day hiking. I used their gear which included tents, back packs, sleeping bags and pads and hiking poles which all were top quality.!
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JBB59
6/12/2022
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JBB59
6/12/2022

						Iconic Yosemite Backpacking away from crowds! Just back from the 5 day Yosemite Icons backpacking trip and was the experience of a lifetime! Mostly away from all the crowds with challenging hikes which provided fantastic views of our most beautiful National Park! Our guides, Aida and Caber were great leaders, imparting their knowledge of the back country, plants and trees, along with history and geology of Yosemite. The back country meals were healthy and delicious and they were very accommodating to my plant based vegan diet. We camped in beautiful and private back country spots alongside a mountain river which provided good relaxing and swimming spots after a long day hiking. I used their gear which included tents, back packs, sleeping bags and pads and hiking poles which all were top quality.!
					
					Lasting memories I never write reviews despite being a very active traveler. I feel compelled to respond so favorably to the trek I just finished with Lasting Adventures. Without saying what our group saw was memorable, but it everything else that made the most impression. Hearing what the guides do for their youth program is inspiring. Their professionalism is unquestioned, yet their enthusiasm is infectious. The companies logistics (food, equipment, scheduling, administration) were all top knot. My fellow hikers came from very diverse places and backgrounds. By trips end, we seemed to be an experienced, bonded team thanks to the instruction from our guides. I highly recommend Lasting Adventure to anyone considering a guided Yosemite experience. Kevin from Oregon
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kt a.
6/12/2022
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kt a.
6/12/2022

						Lasting memories I never write reviews despite being a very active traveler. I feel compelled to respond so favorably to the trek I just finished with Lasting Adventures. Without saying what our group saw was memorable, but it everything else that made the most impression. Hearing what the guides do for their youth program is inspiring. Their professionalism is unquestioned, yet their enthusiasm is infectious. The companies logistics (food, equipment, scheduling, administration) were all top knot. My fellow hikers came from very diverse places and backgrounds. By trips end, we seemed to be an experienced, bonded team thanks to the instruction from our guides. I highly recommend Lasting Adventure to anyone considering a guided Yosemite experience. Kevin from Oregon
					
					Fantastic 4 night backcountry backpacking trip! Our guide J.R. was awesome, knowledgeable and a fantastic cook!!! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to adventure through Yosemite!
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Danessa C.
9/26/2021
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Danessa C.
9/26/2021

						Fantastic 4 night backcountry backpacking trip! Our guide J.R. was awesome, knowledgeable and a fantastic cook!!! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to adventure through Yosemite!
					