Classic Half Dome and Cloud’s Rest Trek
Yosemite National Park, USAby Gallant Wind Guiding
- 5 days
- Free cancellation
- Up to 6 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Yosemite Half Dome & Clouds Rest Backpacking Trip Hike Yosemite’s iconic peaks with a professional guide by your side. This 5-day trip includes expert instruction, backcountry camping, and summit bids on Half Dome and Clouds Rest. All major gear included or available to borrow. Whats included: ✔️ All meals on trip ✔️ Permits ✔️ 5 days of expert Guidance ✔️ Rental gear: Tents, bear canister, Trekking poles, etc. ✔️ Pre trip support ✔️ Swag!: One of a kind hoodies with a map of your Route.
What's included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- travel advice for pre/post trip
- Coffee and/or Tea
- swag
- day entry reservations
- Snacks
- water purification
- Permits
- Trekking Poles
- Best in class cooking
- tents
- gear list
- pre trip email and phone call with your guide
- don't forget to tip (customary 15-20%)
- transport to and from meeting location
- personal clothing/ layers
- backpack
- water bottles (we can refill though)
Itinerary
Day one: Meeting In the Valley at curry village we go through our packs and prepare for our trek. Ill show you a few local gems before we retire. Day two: Waking up early we hit the trail to catch the shuttle to our trailhead! we make our way towards cathedral lakes and cathedral peak, one of the most popular climbs in Yosemite and a personal favorite. after enjoying the river side jaunt and the high meadows we make camp. Day two: onward we go after a glories breakfast. we make our way to sunrise lakes for a dip and some laughs. Sunrise lakes also has a great spot to see some cool geology. Day three: From camp we charge up to the summit of clouds rest (9934) and then down to sunrise creek camp. after All the excitement of clouds rest we talk about our Half-dome plan and get to bed. Day four: We rise nice and early to go summit Half-dome weather permitting. From the top of the cables we enjoy a bit of pancakes and the light packs! After enjoying the view we make our way back to our camp. Day five: After a breakfast feast we Make our way down the mist trail and into the valley to the celebratory pizza.
Meeting and pickup
on day one we meet up in curry village to go over last minute gear checks before we depart. Dont worry we will be in contact before hand so you can have this be more of a quick check and theres a store here for last minute additions.
End point
on day one we meet up in curry village to go over last minute gear checks before we depart. Dont worry we will be in contact before hand so you can have this be more of a quick check and theres a store here for last minute additions.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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