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Trips Yosemite Classic Clouds rest to half Dome

Yosemite Classic Clouds rest to half Dome

from $1,980.00
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Yosemite Half Dome & Clouds Rest Backpacking Trip

Hike Yosemite’s iconic peaks with a professional guide by your side. This 5-day trip includes expert instruction, backcountry camping, and summit bids on Half Dome and Clouds Rest. All major gear included or available to borrow.

Whats included:

✔️ All meals on trip

✔️ Permits

✔️ 5 days of expert Guidance

✔️ Rental gear: Tents, bear canister, Trekking poles, etc.

✔️ Pre trip support

✔️ Swag!: One of a kind hoodies with a map of your Route.

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Yosemite Classic Clouds rest to half Dome

from $1,980.00
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Yosemite Half Dome & Clouds Rest Backpacking Trip

Hike Yosemite’s iconic peaks with a professional guide by your side. This 5-day trip includes expert instruction, backcountry camping, and summit bids on Half Dome and Clouds Rest. All major gear included or available to borrow.

Whats included:

✔️ All meals on trip

✔️ Permits

✔️ 5 days of expert Guidance

✔️ Rental gear: Tents, bear canister, Trekking poles, etc.

✔️ Pre trip support

✔️ Swag!: One of a kind hoodies with a map of your Route.

Booking for:
Pick Your dates

Yosemite Half Dome & Clouds Rest

Yosemite Summit & Backpacking Adventure – 5-Day Guided Trip with Backcountry Skills

The granite domes are calling.
Yosemite is the perfect playground for hikers ready to build real-world backcountry skills—and stand atop two of the park’s most iconic summits while you’re at it.

This 5-day adventure is designed for folks who want to take their hiking to the next level with professional guidance and a true Yosemite immersion. You’ll learn backpacking skills, navigation, and camp systems, then put them into action as we hike through Yosemite’s high country to the summits of Clouds Rest and Half Dome.

Big days. Big views. Big granite energy. Let’s hike.

Trip Details:

Length: 5 Days. Distance: 23miles. Starting location: Curry Village

Spice: 🌶️ 3/5. Difficulty level: Beginner

1 Private $2100 1-2+ People $1950/person. 3+ people $1750/person.

Group trips:

  • August 10th-14th 2025

  • August 18th-22nd 2025

  • September 15th- 19th 2025

  • September 19th-23rd 2025

  • October 22nd-26th 2025

  • June 15th-19th 2026

  • June 22nd-26th 2026

  • August 18th-22nd 2026

  • Custom dates :feel free to to check availability.

Itinerary: subject to change due to nature of weather, guide discretion, permits, and conditions

Day one:

Meeting In the Valley at curry village we go through our packs and prepare for our trek. Catching the shuttle to our trailhead we make our way towards cathedral lakes and cathedral peak, one of the most popular climbs in Yosemite and a personal favorite. after enjoying the river side jaunt and the high meadows we make camp.

Day two:

Onward we go after a glories breakfast. we make our way to sunrise lakes for a dip and some laughs. Sunrise lakes also has a great spot to see some cool geology.

Day three:

From camp we charge up to the summit of clouds rest (9934) and then down to sunrise creek camp. after All the excitement of clouds rest we talk about our Half-dome plan and get to bed.

Day four:

We rise nice and early to go summit Half-dome weather permitting. From the top of the cables we enjoy a bit of pancakes and the light packs! After enjoying the view we make our way back to our camp.

Day five:

After a breakfast feast we Make our way down the Legendary mist trail and into the valley to the celebratory pizza. This day Is nice because we see this trail at a time when it is less busy! Ill show you a few local gems before we return to our cars.

specifics of trail can change due to park service, trail Maintenance, and weather, or safety concerns.

Whats included:

  • Packing List

  • Backcountry Gourmet food. Breakfast lunch dinner, and dessert! all prepared for you so you can focus on the views!

  • Professional guide certified in Wilderness first Responding

  • Leave no trace minded trip planning, we love to see the places we go stay beautiful

  • Shuttles

  • Swag! Your trip comes with a one of a kind Topo hoodie that has your route on it!

  • One night camping in the Valley itself.

  • Pre trip check in with your guide

Yosemite is Truly one of a kind. Let me share its timeless beauty with you. Alpine meadows, Crystal clear lakes, and trails that surround you with literal rainbows. It sounds too good to be true so I guess you will just have to trust me on this one. Yosemite best is just one of those places.

For any questions or concerns feel free to reach out directly. My only goal is to to create a timeless memory with no headache.

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Yosemite

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