Itinerary
- Day 1
Yosemite Valley
Meet your guide at Curry Village in Yosemite Valley at 6PM for an orientation meeting, then head to the nearby Backpackers Camp. You'll settle in under the cliffs and granite domes of Yosemite Valley, with dinner either at Curry Village or in camp.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation meeting at Curry Village
- Check-in at Backpackers Camp near Tenaya Creek
Landmarks Curry Village Half Dome Tenaya Creek 
- Day 2
Yosemite Valley to Snow Creek
Start your day with a shake-out hike around Half Dome, skirting Mirror Lake and checking out Snow Creek Falls. The main challenge is the steep 3000-foot climb up the Snow Creek Trail with multiple switchbacks, which rewards you with views of Tenaya Canyon and Half Dome's north face. By evening, you'll camp along Snow Creek's gentle cascades in a black oak forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet dinner prepared by guide)
Included Activities
- Hike around north flank of Half Dome (4.5 miles)
- View Snow Creek Falls
- Ascend Snow Creek Trail (3000 feet elevation gain)
- Camp along Snow Creek
Landmarks Mirror Lake Snow Creek Falls Tenaya Canyon Half Dome 
- Day 3
Snow Creek to North Dome
After an early start, hike north through lodgepole pine forest to reach Indian Rock, where you'll find Yosemite's only above-water natural arch framing Half Dome. Continue to North Dome summit for valley views that stretch across the park, then descend to camp along a cool forested stream where stargazing is exceptional.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through lodgepole pine forest (8.0 miles)
- Visit Indian Rock with natural arch
- Summit North Dome
- Camp along forested stream
Landmarks Snow Creek Indian Rock North Dome Half Dome Yosemite Valley - Day 4
North Dome to Yosemite Valley
Wake up early and catch sunrise views over Yosemite Valley, then have a hot breakfast before breaking camp. You'll descend 6.5 miles from the North Rim, passing Yosemite Falls (2425 feet tall, North America's tallest waterfall). Finish at historic Camp 4 in Yosemite Valley with a final lunch and time to reflect on your backpacking adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast), Lunch (Final lunch together)
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise over Yosemite Valley
- Hike past Yosemite Falls (6.5 miles)
- Descend alongside Upper Falls
- Final lunch at trail exit near Camp 4
Landmarks Yosemite Falls Upper Falls Camp 4
