Sierra Nevada, Yosemite & International trekking Adventures

We offer spectacular trekking and backpacking trips throughout the world including our home turf of California. Since the days of John Muir's ramblings through Yosemite and the "range of light", California's Sierra Nevada has provided some of the world's premier trekking and backpacking.

Yosemite National Park
Sequoia National Park
High Sierra Nevada
Mt Whitney
The Swiss Alps - The Haute Route
The Himalaya

Our backpacking & hiking guides are highly experienced wilderness travelers and professional mountain guides with training in leave no trace principles as well as local natural history. Our backpacking guides are also skilled backcountry chefs and a hallmark of our guided hikes is our backcountry gourmet cuisine.

Custom Trekking & Backpacking Trips
California Alpine Guides specializes in designing custom trekking & backpacking trips for you and your group in Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks as well as around the world such as the famous Swiss Haute Route . All of the trips below can be run with custom dates for private group and individuals. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for we can design a memorable trek around your goals. For more info check out our Custom Trekking & Backpacking Page.

From grand Yosemite treks and intnerational trekking adventures to simple instructional guided hikes for beginners, we have a backpacking and trekking adventure for you. On all of our trekking adventures every detail is arranged and all the group camping equipment is provided.

International Trekking

The Haute Route Trek - The Swiss Alps
Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland
9 days - July 2010
The famous Haute Route trekking tour across some of the most amazing alpine terrain on the planet. In 9 days we follow the walkers Haute route mostly on alpine trails through Swizterland. We also visit numerous Swiss alpine villages along the way. The Haute Route trek is a Swiss Alps hiking tour of a lifetime!

Kachenjunga- The Himalaya
Nepal
21 days - May 2010
This is a long adventure trek to a remote part of Nepal, a region which sees far fewer trekkers then other areas because of it's remoteness. We provide a fully catered trek with local porter and logistical support along with professional American mountain guides. Come experience Himalayan trekking with us.

Mt Whitney

Mount Whitney Trek via Cottonwood Pass
Eastern Sierra Nevada - 6 days
Climb Mount Whitney via the backdoor route and avoid the crowds. In this beautiful backpack we visit High Sierra meadows and alpine lakes before summiting Mt Whitney from the Sequoia National Park side.

Trans-Sierra to Mount Whitney
Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada - 10 days
A spectacular trek across the Sierra Nevada through the heart of Sequoia National Park. We leave from the Giant Sequoia's on the West Side, hike across the High Sierra Trail to the summit of Mt Whitney and exit out on the Eastern Sierra. The most stylish way to climb Mt. Whitney.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Valley North Rim Trek
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 3 days, Spring and Fall
A spectacular backpack along the North Rim of Yosemite Valley that takes in some of the best sights in Yosemite National Park. Includes a hiking summit of El Capitan and North Dome. A perfect spring or fall trip to explore the Yosemite backcountry in the quiet season.

Tuolomne Meadows to Yosemite Valley via Half Dome
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 4 days
A great easier backpack featuring some of the most incredible mountain vistas in Yosemite National Park. Includes a hiking summit of Half Dome & Clouds Rest. Visit the best Yosemite and the Sierra has to offer on this spectacular Sierra backpacking adventure.

Yosemite High Country Grand Trek
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 8 days
Explore the incredible high country of Yosemite National Park during this epic loop Sierra trekking trip out of Tuolomne Meadows. Includes porter re-supply and a summit of Half Dome. Hike the uncrowded Yosemite!

Backpacking & Wilderness Skills
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 3 days
A comprehesnsive instructional course in proper backpacking and wilderness travel techniques. A good course for those who wish to refine their backcountry skills or for those starting from scratch want a lot of instruction before heading out on their own.

Mount Lyell Summit
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 3 days
Join us on a backpacking adventure to the summit of the highest peak in Yosemite National Park - Mt Lyell, crossing through Lyell canyon and across the Lyell Glacier.

Mount Conness Summit
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 3 days
Join us on a hiking & backpacking adventure to the summit of Mt Conness in Yosemite National Park - A spectacular hike to a much sought-after summit with incredible views of the Northern Yosemite area.

Yosemite North Boundary Tour
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada - 6 days
Visit the least visited are of Yosemite and a grnad loop past spectacular lakes and quite canyons.

Sequoia National Park

Sequoia High Country Tour
Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada - 5 days
A horse-supported trekking tour of the Sequoia High Country. Carry a light pack and enjoy some of the most spectacular sights the Sierra Nevada has to offer while hiking in Sequoia.

Backpacking & Wilderness Skills
Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada - 3 days
A comprehesnsive instructional course in proper backpacking and wilderness travel techniques. A good course for those who wish to refine their backcountry skills or for those starting from scratch want a lot of instruction before heading out on their own.

"Just wanted to email you guys and let you know
what a great experience I had hiking up at Yosemite.
It was a physically challenging trip to be sure -
but a great life experience that met all my expectations."
Scott Steinberg

Custom Trekking & Backpacking Trips
From private guiding to groups, let us design a custom Sierra Nevada or International backpacking & trekking adventure for you. We specialize in designing a special hiking and backpacking itinerary for you and your group. Perfect for family outings.