Yosemite High Sierra Camps

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Yosemite High Sierra Camps

The lottery has closed for 2010, but spaces may still be available.
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Yosemite's High Sierra camps boast an amazing experience that is part warm hospitality, part adventure. Located high in the wilderness, obtainable only by foot or by saddle, are five unique hike-to camps spaced 5.7 to 10 miles apart along a loop trail in Yosemite's beautiful High Country.

Partaking of the Yosemite High Sierra Camps takes backpacking to an entirely new dimension. On High Camp Loop Trips, you are free to hike at your own pace. Free of the weight of tents and multiple days' food and water, you'll find more time to enjoy the scenery and less time wondering when you can drop your pack.

Spark your imagination with this wonderful first-hand account of the High Sierra Camps, published in The New York Times and written by Claire Spiegel of Los Angeles.

Overnight accommodations in Yosemite at the High Sierra Camps includes full dinner and breakfast, served up family-style in cozy dining tents. Box lunches for the next day on the trail are available at an additional cost and may be ordered the night before departure.

High Sierra Camps Saddle Trips

Yosemite Saddle Tours on the Merced River Canyon Trail

Ride Don’t Walk.  You can spend 4 or 6 days with a professional guide packer, exploring and learning about Yosemite.  Then, top off your days with a stay at a High Sierra Camp, enjoying delicious food and good company.

Join us for a Saddle Trip through the High Sierra
(The High Sierra Camp Lottery is now closed for the season. However spaces may still be available. Find out how to apply here.)

Tribute to Nic Fiore

Nic Fiore Tribute

Nic Fiore embodied the heart and spirit of Yosemite, and left his special mark on Badger Pass, the High Sierra Camps, and everyone he met. Please join us in a celebration of the life of our friend and long-time associate, scheduled for December 5, 2009. Find out more information about this event.

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“We try to eat at the Mountain Room everytime we visit Yosemite. My son has Celiac Disease and in the past The Mountain Room has always been very accommodating. This time when I asked if a particular item was gluten-free, they presented a gluten-free menu. IN THE MIDDLE OF YOSEMITE!!! I can't tell you how great that is. It can be so difficult for my son to have a nice meal like everyone else, and there were a ton of delicious options on your gluten-free menu. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

~Sidona R., Valley Center, CA

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– Mary Anne L.

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