Guided Backpacking Adventures in Northern California

Small groups. All gear provided. No experience needed.

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Everything Taken Care Of

We handle all the logistics so you can focus on the experience.

Small Groups

We keep groups to 6 people max, so you get personal attention from your guide and a quieter, more intimate experience on the trail.

$500 per person Β· 6 max

Gear Included

We provide all backcountry permits, cooking equipment, water filtration, bear canisters, and all meals for the entire trip.

Optional $200 Gear Rental β€” includes backpack, tent, sleeping bag, and pad

Expert Guide

Your guide has years of backcountry experience, Wilderness First Responder certification, and a deep love for teaching trail skills to first-timers.

Eagle Scout Β· WFR Certified Β· CPR/AED

⭐ What Adventurers Are Saying

From first-timers to returning hikers β€” here’s what the trail is like.

Was one of my best camping experiences and has me only wanting to camp a days hike into the wilderness.

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Taylor Woolridge
San Francisco, CA

I never thought I could carry a pack 10 miles, and I did it.

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Luke Justice
Cheyenne, WY
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What to Expect on Each Trip

Three very different California environments β€” click any trip to see trip details

🌲 Redwood National Park

May 23–25

Elevation: 50–1,150 ft  Β·  Coastal Rainforest

β˜€ Day High
62Β°F
πŸŒ™ Night Low
44Β°F
πŸ’§ Humidity
84%
Sat May 23
🌫️
60Β° / 44Β°
Sun May 24
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62Β° / 46Β°
Mon May 25
🌦️
59Β° / 43Β°
🌿 Fog & mist 🌧 20% rain chance ⚠ Colder than it looks
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πŸ” Desolation Wilderness

June 12–14  Β·  Aug 14–16

Elevation: 7,414–8,350 ft  Β·  High Sierra Alpine

β˜€ Day High
71Β°F
πŸŒ™ Night Low
38Β°F
🦟 Bugs
Peak
Fri Jun 12
🌀️
71Β° / 37Β°
Sat Jun 13
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71Β° / 39Β°
Sun Jun 14
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71Β° / 38Β°
❄️ Cold nightsβ€”layer up 🦟 Peak mosquito season β›° Snowpack on ground
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β›° Yosemite Tuolumne Meadows

July 24–26  Β·  July 31–Aug. 2

Elevation: 6,810–8,650 ft  Β·  High Sierra

β˜€ Day High
70Β°F
πŸŒ™ Night Low
38Β°F
β˜€ UV Index
Very High
Fri Jul 24
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71Β° / 38Β°
Sat Jul 25
🌀️
68Β° / 40Β°
Sun Jul 26
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66Β° / 37Β°
β˜€ Severe UV at altitude 🌑 30Β°F after sunset ⚑ PM thunderstorms
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Alpine campsite by the lake
Hikers at Echo Lake
IMG 1555 2 Scaled
Trail through Sierra forest

πŸ•οΈ Ready to Hit the Trail?

Spots fill up fast. Get in touch and we’ll find the right trip for you.

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We respond within 24 hours Β· Groups of 6 max Β· $500 per person – (gear rental +$200 if needed)