The Classic Backcountry Experience

Backpacking strips things down to the essentials. Everything you need is on your back — food, shelter, layers, the tools for living well outdoors. With each step, distractions from the front country fall away and the rhythm of the trail takes over.

Our guided backpacking trips through the High Sierra are thoughtfully paced and intentionally led. We prioritize safety, preparation, strong backcountry systems, and create space for both challenge and presence. These are journeys where effort and awe walk side by side.

These are trips for those who want to earn their views, strengthen resilience, and step fully into the wilderness experience.

Who These Trips Are Designed For

Backpacking asks more of you - and gives more in return. These journeys are best suited for hikers who are comfortable carrying a full pack, can move steadily through varied terrain, are ready for a physically engaging backcountry experience, and embraces both the physical and mental rewards of traveling deep into the wilderness.

These trips are designed to build confidence, resilience, and connection — through effort, shared experience, and time spent fully immersed in the landscape.

Not sure whether backpacking or pack-supported is the right fit? We’re happy to help you choose the experience that aligns best with your goals.

Our backpacking trips are a strong fit for those who:

• Are comfortable carrying 35–45 lbs over uneven terrain

• Can hike 6–12 miles per day at elevation

• Interested in developing backcountry skills

• Appreciate thoughtful pacing

• Are motivated by challenge and inspired by wild places