TRIP DATES
Trip Overview
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Participants will be carrying their own gear as well as group gear (35 - 40 lbs total), for roughly 4 miles each day over moderate terrain at elevations up to 7,200 ft. We recommend doing some day hikes with a 35 - 40 lb pack prior to your trip. Please make sure your hiking boots are broken in before the trip.
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 Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area Lodge at 10 am
Trip orientation, gear discussion, and lunch
Hike roughly 4 miles on moderate terrain
Make camp at Dewey Point
Enjoy a delicious, hot dinner by the rim of Yosemite Valley
Day 2 - Sunday
Enjoy a delicious, hot breakfast
Break camp
Hike 4 miles to the trailhead at Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area
Enjoy a light, trailside lunch
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Packing List
Required:
Snowshoes and Trekking poles (provided)
Lightweight 2 Person, 3-Season Tent (rentals available)
Backpacking Pack - minimum 60L (rentals available)
Lightweight, Compressible Sleeping Bag rated 0 degrees (rentals available)
Lightweight Sleeping Pad - inflatable insulated recommended (rentals available)
Additional Foam Pad (provided)
Headlamp with fresh batteries (rentals available)
Mess Kit (bowl, insulated cup, and spork)
Sturdy, Waterproof Hiking Boots that are broken in
3L Water Bladder and 1L Bottle
Sunglasses (for snow blindness)
Hiking Pants/Shorts (lightweight, quick dry)
Wool or Synthetic Hiking Tops (quick dry, no cotton)
Wool or Synthetic Hiking Socks, Liner Socks (no cotton)
Waterproof Rain Jacket and Pack Cover (poncho at minimum)
Warm Layers: Baselayers, Fleece/Down Jacket, Insulated Pants, Beanie, thick + warm Gloves
Optional (but recommended):
Gaiters (required in certain conditions)
Camera
Ear Plugs
Luxury Item (small book/kindle, 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.)
$400 per person
Included:
Expert, Medically Trained Guides
Group First Aid Kit
All Wilderness Permits and Camping Fees
Bear Canisters when necessary
Group Cooking Gear
Water Filtration
All Meals and Trail Snacks
Snowshoes and Trekking poles
"Poddy" Bags (there is no soil typically)
Foam Pad (for extra insulation)
An Amazing Winter Wilderness Experience
Groups of 5+ Receive 15% OFF - Plan a Group Get-Away!
Not Included:
Transportation to and from Yosemite
Personal Backpacking Gear (see Gear List below - rentals available)
Park Entrance Fees
Insurance of any kind
Guide Gratuities