TRIP DATES
Trip Overview
Please read our updated COVID-19 trip safety precautions. In addition to our traditional cancellation policy found below, if we have to cancel a trip due to covid travel restrictions, we will work with you to reschedule to a later date. If no later dates work for you, we will offer you a full refund.
| SEE ALL SNOWSHOE TRIPS! |
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Participants will be carrying their own gear as well as group gear (35 - 40 lbs total), for roughly 3.5 miles each day over moderate terrain at elevations up to 7,000 ft. We recommend doing some day hikes with a 35 - 40 lb pack prior to your trip. Individuals should be in decent physical condition (See our Training Recommendations).
Trip Itinerary
Although we'll always do our best to adhere to this schedule, it is often dictated by factors outside of our control and is therefore subject to change. We will run this trip rain or shine.
Day 1 - Saturday
Meet at the Tuolumne Grove Trailhead Parking Lot at 10 am
Trip orientation and gear discussion
Snowshoe roughly 2 miles on moderate terrain to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias (without pack)
Enjoy a trailside lunch
Snowshoe roughly 2.5 miles uphill through a winter wonderland (with pack)
Make camp at Gin Flat
Enjoy a delicious, hot dinner along with a selection of hot beverages (e.g. coffee, tea, apple cider, hot chocolate)
Day 2 - Sunday
Enjoy a delicious, hot breakfast along with a selection of hot beverages (e.g. coffee, tea, apple cider, hot chocolate)
Break camp
Snowshoe roughly 3.5 miles on slightly downhill terrain (with pack)
Enjoy a trailside lunch
Enjoy scenic outlooks of the Yosemite backcountry
Return to the Tuolumne Grove Trailhead Parking Lot
Photo Gallery
Packing List
Required:
Snowshoes and Ski Poles (provided)
Lightweight 2 Person, 3-Season Tent (rentals available)
Backpacking Pack - minimum 65L (rentals available)
Lightweight, Compressible Sleeping Bag rated 0 degrees (rentals available)
Lightweight Sleeping Pad, inflatable insulated (rentals available)
Additional Closed Cell Foam Pad (provided)
Headlamp with fresh batteries (rentals available)
Mess Kit (bowl, insulated cup, and spork)
Sturdy, Waterproof Hiking Boots that are broken in
2-3L Water Bladder and 1L Bottle
Sunscreen, Sun Hat, Sunglasses (for snow blindness)
Hiking Pants (lightweight, quick dry)
Wool or Synthetic Hiking Tops (quick dry, no cotton)
2 Pairs Wool or Synthetic Hiking Socks, Liner Socks (no cotton)
Warm Layers: Baselayers, Fleece/Down Jacket, Fleece Pants, Fleece Neck Warmer, Winter Hat, Winter Socks, thick + waterproof Gloves, 2nd pair of Gloves
Optional (but recommended):
Chemical Hand Warmers (highly recommended)
Down Pants
Down Booties
Camera/Phone
Luxury Item (small book, deck of cards, etc.)
Guide Gratuities (optional)
Do NOT bring:
Soap
Full Wallet and Set of Keys
Full sized Toothpaste, Deodorant, Sunscreen, etc. (Please only bring small packages of these things or re-package them yourself.)
$395 per person
Included:
Expert, Medically Trained Guides
Group First Aid Kit
All Wilderness Permits and Camping Fees
Bear Canisters when necessary
Group Cooking Gear (including stoves and fuel)
Water Filtration
Dinners, Breakfasts, Hot Beverages, and Trail Snacks (Lunches eliminated due to COVID-19 contamination risks)
Snowshoes and Ski Poles
Closed Cell Foam Pad (for extra insulation)
WAG Bags (there is no soil typically)
An Amazing Winter Wilderness Experience
Not Included:
Transportation to and from Yosemite
Personal Backpacking Gear (see Gear List below; rentals available)
Lunches (see above)
Park Entrance Fees
Insurance of any kind
Guide Gratuities