High Sierra Camp Guided Trips

Guided trips through the High Sierra Camps are a great option for those who are new to high country travel or want more in-depth knowledge of the history, geology, and natural history of this amazing region. Whether you travel by foot or by mule, your guides will share their intimate knowledge of the Yosemite high country with you for a relaxing and fun high country adventure. Scheduled multi-day trips are available with an NPS Ranger Naturalist, experienced backpacking professional, or on mule with a Guide/Packer. If one of the scheduled trips doesn’t fit the bill, private custom trips are available with professional Guide/Packers or guides with the Yosemite Mountaineering School.

High Sierra Camps: Yosemite Pack & 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 Yosemite Pack & Saddle Trip through the High Sierra

Ranger Guided High Sierra Camp Hikes

Looking for a knowledgable and friendly NPS Ranger Naturalist to add insight to your backcountry tour? You'll love taking one of our High Sierra Camp Guided Hike Trips. 5 and 7 day guided loop trips take you from one High Sierra Camp to another, where you can enjoy fantastic mountain scenery without giving up a bed and hearty meal at the end of the day.

Take a Guided Hike in the High Sierra

If you are not able to secure the High Sierra Camp dates you wish through the lottery process, consider a back-country trip guided by one of our own Yosemite Mountaineering School guides.

Yosemite Mountaineering School & Guide Service offers group trips and custom-designed private vacations in the high country. YMS takes care of the permits and planning so that you can relax and enjoy your adventure through the High Sierra.

For information on backpacking instruction and custom backpacking trips, contact the Yosemite Mountaineering School at (209) 372-8344, or by email.

Vintners' Holidays

Join us for Vintners’ Holidays each year in November and December as we celebrate winemakers' fall harvests with our enlightening Yosemite wine tastings and seminars.

Bracebridge Dinner

Bracebridge Dinner at The Ahwahnee

Select days December 13 - 25th - Come enjoy the tradition that is Bracebridge where The Ahwahnee into a 17th century English manor for a feast of food, song and mirth.

Chef's Holidays

Chefs Holiday

Yosemite’s Chefs' Holidays, held each January and February at The Ahwahnee, highlights acclaimed chefs and styles, personalities and trends characterizing the American culinary scene.