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Backpacking 101: Tahoe National Forest × × × × × × ×
Backpacking 101: Tahoe National Forest

Backpacking 101: Tahoe National Forest

This course is designed for women who have little or no experience camping in a wilderness environment. Through this course, you’ll learn how to plan and safely execute your own backpacking trips through the use of established trails.

Backpacking 101 Course
A beginner friendly course to learn how to get started backpacking.


Dates Available

May 18 - 19, 2024

June 8 - 9, 2024

June 29 - 30, 2024

July 20 - 21, 2024

August 17 - 18, 2024

  • Duration : 2 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking 101: Tahoe National Forest - PCT South × × × × × × ×
Backpacking 101: Tahoe National Forest - PCT South

Backpacking 101: Tahoe National Forest - PCT South

This course is designed for women who have little or no experience camping in a wilderness environment. Through this course, you’ll learn how to plan and safely execute your own backpacking trips through the use of established trails.

Backpacking 101 Course
A beginner friendly course to learn how to get started backpacking.


Dates Available

August 26 -27, 2023 - PCT to Lake Angela Trail Profile: 4 miles, 338’ elevation gain round trip


Location:  This course takes place in Tahoe National Forest.  

You will meet your guides at the Donner Summit Sno Park, right off the I-80 exit at Boreal.

Start Time: 9AM Saturday

End Time: 4PM Sunday


What’s Included

  • Beginner backpacking curriculum that consists of online coursework to prepare and pack with full instruction on the field.
  • Professional guides
  • 7:1 client to guide ratio with a max group size of 10 clients, 2 guides
  • Permit fees
  • Special discount to shop at Alpinistas store
  • Optional upgrade to have tent, mattress and stove provided.
  • BONUS - altitude prep handout for the Sierra Nevada.


Not Included

  • Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point
  • Transfers to and from trailheads
  • Meals (Meal planning is included in the online course material to help you prepare).
  • All backpacking gear including pack, sleeping bag, and other essential items. You do have the option of having us provide the tent, mattress and stove.
  • Trip insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages or soft drinks
  • Guide gratuities
  • Personal items


Rough Itinerary

Day 1 - 9AM

Meet your guide at the Tahoe trailhead. We’ll start out with a live instruction on packing up your backpack for efficiency on the trail. We’ll get on the trail at a nice relaxing pace, taking regular breaks to enjoy the views and make adjustments.

Throughout the day, your guide will stop and provide various lessons about backpacking. We’ll have a chance to stop by beautiful alpine lakes for lunch and breaks.

Once we reach our camp destination for the night, we’ll talk about how to pick the best campsites, camp preparation, and then we’ll set everything up.

After our cozy camp set up, we’ll cover camp cooking, enjoy dinner together and then head to bed for an early and well-deserved rest.

Day 2

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast with amazing sunrise views, then we’ll pack up and head back on the trail. Your guide will talk to you about campsite cleanup and Leave No Trace principles to make sure that we leave the wilderness as beautiful as we found it!

All weekend, your guides will also be sharing information about emergency preparedness, first aid tips, navigation, and more.

When we get back to our starting point, we’ll debrief from the trip and then say our goodbyes.


Fitness

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we encourage you to participate in a training program before the trip. We recommend that your program includes training by hiking with a weighted pack.  Overall fitness is important to your enjoyment of the trip. The only thing taking your breath away should be the views!


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Backpacking: Rafferty Creek - Half Dome Summit × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Rafferty Creek - Half Dome Summit

Backpacking: Rafferty Creek - Half Dome Summit

Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit on an Epic Women's Backpacking Trip Join us on an awe-inspiring 5-day backpacking adventure through the heart of Yosemite National Park, including Half Dome summit.

Backpacking - Yosemite
A 5 Day Backpacking Adventure with Half Dome Summit

Tuolumne Meadows - Rafferty Creek - Vogelsang - Half Dome


Use code BP2025 to save 15% on your pre-booking for Yosemite Backpacking!***

***Please be aware that the dates listed are not actual trip dates, but rather the ideal month you are pre-booking for. Once permits have been secured for the 2025 summer season, we will release official trip dates.

  • Duration : 5 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Dewey Point Book Now Available × × × × × ×
Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Dewey Point

Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Dewey Point

This course is designed for women who have little or no experience camping in a wilderness environment. Through this course, you’ll learn how to plan and safely execute your own backpacking trips through the use of established trails.

Backpacking 101 Course
A beginner friendly course to learn how to get started backpacking.


Use code BP2025 to save 15% on your pre-booking for Yosemite backpacking!***

***Please be aware that the dates listed are not actual trip dates, but rather the ideal month you are pre-booking for. Once permits have been secured for the 2025 summer season, we will release official trip dates.


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Camping: Tahoe National Forest - Women x Wilderness × × × × × × ×
Camping: Tahoe National Forest - Women x Wilderness

Camping: Tahoe National Forest - Women x Wilderness

Women x Wilderness Two-day women's outdoor skill building weekend.

Women x Wilderness

Outdoor Skill Building Weekend + Fall Foliage Hike

September 22 - 24, 2023


Location:  This course takes place in Tahoe National Forest.

You will meet your guides at the Logger Campground - Stampede Reservoir.

Start Time: 3 PM Friday

End Time: 12PM Sunday


What’s Included

  • Professional guides

  • 5:1 client to guide ratio with a max group size of 10 clients, 2 guides

  • Pre-trip online course content

  • A full day spent immersed in skill building and the second day spent on a guided day hike, applying your skills.

  • Permit fees

  • Special discount to shop at Alpinistas store

  • Epic day hike - Commemorative Overland Emigrant Trail

Not Included

  • Transportation from your hometown to the campground.

  • Transportation to the trailhead.

  • Trip insurance

  • Food & beverages but we will have snacks to share

  • Guide gratuities

  • Required gear (available for rent)

  • Personal items


Fitness

  • This trip is rated Beginner - Intermediate. You should have some hiking experience to be able to jump in at this course level. Estimate about 10 miles with 1,000’ of gain for the Day 2 hike.

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  • Duration : 2 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Fall Foliage - Tahoe National Forest × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Fall Foliage - Tahoe National Forest

Backpacking: Fall Foliage - Tahoe National Forest

The end of September offers enjoyably warm and sunny days with chilly nights, perfect for a great night's sleep. This itinerary will take you past high alpine lakes surrounded by granite and through lush forest foliage.

Backpacking: Women's Autumn in Tahoe 


Location:  This course takes place in Tahoe National Forest.  



  • Duration : 2 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Foodies in Yosemite × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Foodies in Yosemite

Backpacking: Foodies in Yosemite

This trip is centered around backcountry cooking and meals, giving you the opportunity to experience the beauty of nature while indulging in delicious, gourmet food.

Backpacking: Foodies in Yosemite


WOMEN’S BACKPACKING ADVENTURE TO THE GRAND CANYON OF YOSEMITE - WATERWHEEL FALLS



 Glen Aulin Pass through Waterwheel Falls - 17.3 mi, overall elevation gain 2,355’


Location:  This course takes place in Yosemite National Park.



  • Duration : 2 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Half Dome Summit - Glacier Point × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Half Dome Summit - Glacier Point

Backpacking: Half Dome Summit - Glacier Point

Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit on this epic backpacking trip!

 PRE-BOOKING Backpacking - Yosemite
A 3 Day Backpacking Adventure with Half Dome Summit


Use code BP2025 to save 15% on your pre-booking for Yosemite Half Dome!***

***Please be aware that the dates listed are not actual trip dates, but rather the ideal month you are pre-booking for. Once permits have been secured for the 2025 summer season, we will release official trip dates.



  • Duration : 3 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Half Dome Summit - Tioga Road × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Half Dome Summit - Tioga Road

Backpacking: Half Dome Summit - Tioga Road

Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit on an Epic Women's Backpacking Trip Join us on an awe-inspiring 3-day backpacking adventure through the heart of Yosemite National Park, including Clouds Rest and Half Dome summit.

Backpacking - Yosemite

Half Dome Summit - Tioga Road


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***Please be aware that the dates listed are not actual trip dates, but rather the ideal month you are pre-booking for. Once permits have been secured for the 2025 summer season, we will release official trip dates.




  • Duration : 3 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Half Dome Summit - Valley × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Half Dome Summit - Valley

Backpacking: Half Dome Summit - Valley

Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit on this epic backpacking trip!

Backpacking - Yosemite
A 3 Day Backpacking Adventure with Half Dome Summit


Use code BP2025 to save 15% on your pre-booking for Yosemite Half Dome!***

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  • Duration : 3 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Rancheria Falls Book Now Available × × × × × ×
Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Rancheria Falls

Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Rancheria Falls

This course is designed for women who have little or no experience camping in a wilderness environment. Through this course, you’ll learn how to plan and safely execute your own backpacking trips through the use of established trails.

Backpacking 101 Course
A beginner friendly course to learn how to get started backpacking.


Use code BP2025 to save 15% on your pre-booking for Yosemite backpacking!***

***Please be aware that the dates listed are not actual trip dates, but rather the ideal month you are pre-booking for. Once permits have been secured for the 2025 summer season, we will release official trip dates.



  • Duration : 2 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Yosemite Falls Loop × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Yosemite Falls Loop

Backpacking: Yosemite Falls Loop

Tour the North Rim of Yosemite Valley over 3 days!

WOMEN’S BACKPACKING ADVENTURE - YOSEMITE FALLS LOOP


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  • Duration : 2 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Hetch Hetchy Loop × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Hetch Hetchy Loop

Backpacking: Hetch Hetchy Loop

Explore the hidden gem of Yosemite, Hetch Hetchy.

WOMEN’S BACKPACKING ADVENTURE - Hetch Hetchy Loop

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  • Duration : 2 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: 50+ May Lake × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: 50+ May Lake

Backpacking: 50+ May Lake

Explore beautiful Yosemite with a mild-paced, like minded group of women, and build confidence in your ability to tackle longer, more challenging backpacking trips in the future.

Women's 55+ Yosemite Backpacking

Use code BP2025 to save 15% on your pre-booking for Yosemite backpacking!***

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  • Duration : 3 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Ostrander Lake × × × × × × ×
Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Ostrander Lake

Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Ostrander Lake

This course is designed for women who have little or no experience camping in a wilderness environment. Through this course, you’ll learn how to plan and safely execute your own backpacking trips through the use of established trails.

Backpacking 101 Course
A beginner friendly course to learn how to get started backpacking.


Use code BP2025 to save 15% on your pre-booking for Yosemite backpacking!***

***Please be aware that the dates listed are not actual trip dates, but rather the ideal month you are pre-booking for. Once permits have been secured for the 2025 summer season, we will release official trip dates.

  • Duration : 2 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Porcupine Creek × × × × × × ×
Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Porcupine Creek

Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - Porcupine Creek

This course is designed for women who have little or no experience camping in a wilderness environment. Through this course, you’ll learn how to plan and safely execute your own backpacking trips through the use of established trails.

Backpacking 101 Course
A beginner friendly course to learn how to get started backpacking.


Use code BP2025 to save 15% on your pre-booking for Yosemite backpacking!***

***Please be aware that the dates listed are not actual trip dates, but rather the ideal month you are pre-booking for. Once permits have been secured for the 2025 summer season, we will release official trip dates.


  • Duration : 2 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: 50+ Glen Aulin - Yosemite × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: 50+ Glen Aulin - Yosemite

Backpacking: 50+ Glen Aulin - Yosemite

Explore beautiful Yosemite with a mild-paced, like minded group of women, and build confidence in your ability to tackle longer, more challenging backpacking trips in the future.

Women's 50+ Yosemite Backpacking


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  • Duration : 3 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: 50+ Young Lakes - Yosemite × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: 50+ Young Lakes - Yosemite

Backpacking: 50+ Young Lakes - Yosemite

Explore beautiful Yosemite with a mild-paced, like minded group of women, and build confidence in your ability to tackle longer, more challenging backpacking trips in the future.

Women's 50+ Yosemite Backpacking


Use code BP2025 to save 15% on your pre-booking for Yosemite backpacking!***

***Please be aware that the dates listed are not actual trip dates, but rather the ideal month you are pre-booking for. Once permits have been secured for the 2025 summer season, we will release official trip dates.

  • Duration : 3 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - May Lake × × × × × × ×
Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - May Lake

Backpacking 101: Yosemite National Park - May Lake

This course is designed for women who have little or no experience camping in a wilderness environment. Through this course, you’ll learn how to plan and safely execute your own backpacking trips through the use of established trails.

Backpacking 101 Course
A beginner friendly course to learn how to get started backpacking.


Use code BP2025 to save 15% on your pre-booking for Yosemite backpacking!***

***Please be aware that the dates listed are not actual trip dates, but rather the ideal month you are pre-booking for. Once permits have been secured for the 2025 summer season, we will release official trip dates.


  • Duration : 2 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Yosemite Navigation Course × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Yosemite Navigation Course

Backpacking: Yosemite Navigation Course

In this backpacking course, you will learn the ins and outs of cross-country wilderness travel and navigation.

Women's Yosemite Backpacking Navigation Course


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  • Duration : 3 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Foodies in Yosemite - Glen Aulin × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Foodies in Yosemite - Glen Aulin

Backpacking: Foodies in Yosemite - Glen Aulin

This trip is centered around backcountry cooking and meals, giving you the opportunity to experience the beauty of nature while indulging in delicious, gourmet food.

Backpacking: Foodies in Yosemite


WOMEN’S BACKPACKING ADVENTURE TO THE GRAND CANYON OF YOSEMITE - WATERWHEEL FALLS



Use code BP2025 to save 15% on your pre-booking for Yosemite Backpacking!***

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  • Duration : 2 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Waterwheel Falls × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Waterwheel Falls

Backpacking: Waterwheel Falls

Need Fourth of July plans this summer? Look no further than our women's backpacking trip to the Grand Canyon of Yosemite! Our experienced guides will lead you on a journey through stunning landscapes, waterfalls and High Sierra vistas.

GRAND CANYON OF YOSEMITE & WATERWHEEL FALLS
Women’s Backpacking Adventure

July 5 - 7, 2024 

Location:  This course takes place in Yosemite National Park

  • Duration : 3 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Snow Creek × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Snow Creek

Backpacking: Snow Creek

Fourth of July backpacking overlooking Yosemite Valley! A beginner-friendly backpacking trip in the High Yosemite country.

YOSEMITE HIGH SIERRA VIEWS
BACKPACKING SNOW CREEK & MT. WATKINS

July 3 - 5, 2024 

Location:  This course takes place in Yosemite National Park

  • Duration : 3 Days (approx.)
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Backpacking: Summit Mt. Conness × × × × × × ×
Backpacking: Summit Mt. Conness

Backpacking: Summit Mt. Conness

In this spectacular trip, we travel through the Young Lakes trail towards our basecamp to summit Mt. Conness the next day.

Mt. Conness Backpacking & Summit 


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  • Duration : 3 Days (approx.)
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Wilderness Medicine & Outdoor Survival Course × × × × × × ×
Wilderness Medicine & Outdoor Survival Course

Wilderness Medicine & Outdoor Survival Course

Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, this course combines practical skills, real-world scenarios, and expert-led training to ensure you are fully prepared for any wilderness challenge.

Wilderness Medicine & Outdoor Survival Course



July 13 - 15, 2024 - Backpacking trip

August 24 - 25, 2024 - Front country event (no backpacking gear/bear canister required), complimentary campground stay available for August 23-25, tent & cot upgrade available

September 6 - 8, 2024 - Backpacking trip

  • Duration : 3 Days (approx.)
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