Pack Supported Trips

Explore Unburdened.

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Travel light. Go further. Experience the wild—unburdened.

Our Pack-Supported Trips combine the freedom of backcountry travel with the comfort of lightened loads. Accompanied by experienced pack animals and wranglers, these journeys allow you to move through the wilderness with a light day pack — carrying only what you need for the day, while the rest travels safely with the pack team.

Rooted in an age-old Sierra Nevada tradition, pack-supported expeditions make the backcountry more accessible to all — whether you’re seeking a gentler pace, recovering from old injuries, or simply wishing to experience the wild without the weight of a heavy pack.

The result? A deeper kind of presence. With your shoulders unburdened, you’re free to look up, listen closely, and immerse yourself fully in the rhythm of the trail — connecting more deeply with the land, the moment, and your own natural rhythm.

Come as you are — and let the wild carry you.

Pack Supported Trips

  • Hikers on a rocky mountain trail on the way to the summit of Mt. Whitney in Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park next to steep rock formations under a partly cloudy sky.

    Mt. Whitney Ascent

    ✨ Trip Highlights

    - Trek scenic sections of the John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails through Sequoia-King’s Canyon National Park’s remote backcountry.

    - Summit Mt. Whitney (14,505 ft) — the tallest peak in the lower 48 — with full pack support and expert guidance.

    - Experience the soul of the Sierra: alpine lakes, Foxtail Pines, starry skies, and the freedom of hiking unburdened.

    7 days, 6 nights from $4095

    Challenge Level: Advanced-Intermediate

    *Operating under permit with the USDA Forest Service through Rock Creek Pack Station’s Special Use Permit for the Inyo National Forest.


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  • Aerial view of the Ansel Adams Wilderness on the southern border of yosemite national park, a mountainous landscape with a small blue lake surrounded by pine trees and rocky terrain under partly cloudy sky.

    Ansel Adams Wilderness Basecamp

    ✨ Trip Highlights

    - Hike unburdened through the High Sierra, exploring pristine alpine lakes, granite ridges, and wildflower meadows in the iconic Ansel Adams Wilderness.

    - Settle into your lakeside basecamp and enjoy “choose your own adventure” days — from leisurely lakeside explorations to deeper off-trail wanderings.

    - Reconnect with nature and yourself amid sweeping mountain vistas, starlit nights, and the timeless rhythm of wilderness life.

    5 days, 4 nights from $2695

    Challenge Level: Moderate / Beginner Friendly

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  • Scenic view of a lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness on the southern border of Yosemite National Park, surrounded by tall pine trees and rocky mountains in the background, with three people near the lake's edge.

    Pints & Peaks

    ✨ Trip Highlights

    - Explore the wild beauty of the Ansel Adams Wilderness, from alpine lakes to granite peaks.

    - Enjoy an exclusive craft beer brewed just for our trip by Southgate Brewery along with food pairings each evening.

    - Experience the perfect blend of adventure, flavor, and connection — a true Sip of the Sierra.

    5 days, 4 nights from $2795

    Challenge Level: Moderate / Beginner Friendly

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