Question 1

FAQ1-What is included in trip cost?

Accepted Answer

Professional certified guide  
Camping Permits,   
Meals as mentioned in itinerary . The guides use good quality dehydrated  including trail snacks and tea/coffee 
All group gear including stoves, cookware, water filters, group first aid kit, etc.
Personal backpacking gear provided by request: backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, trekking poles, and tents

Question 2

FAQ2 : What is excluded from trip cost?

Accepted Answer

Flights  
Travel Insurance  
Some Meals  
Airport Transfers  
Personal clothing & footwear
Recommended 10-20% gratuity for guides 
Evacuations

Question 3

FAQ3: What gear do we need to bring along?

Accepted Answer

Once you book the trip, you will be provided with a detailed gear list covering technical clothing, footwear, accessories, and equipment.

Question 4

Is travel insurance mandatory?

Accepted Answer

We highly recommend securing travel and medical insurance not only to cover any emergencies during the trip but also last minute cancellations.

Question 5

FAQ5: What is the fitness level required for this trip?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the most enjoyable and successful experience out on the trail, we recommend a rigorous training plan leading up to your trip, focusing on:
Endurance, cardio, and aerobic activities
Core and leg strength (don’t forget those abs and quads)!
Day hikes or short overnight trips with a weighted pack (30-35lbs) to train for both the physical and mental aspects of backpacking
Cycling, running, step-master or stairs are great cross-training
Include hilly terrain and steep climbs whenever possible
We strongly encourage having recent backpacking experience or practice before embarking on this trip. The most successful people on these trips have completed a previous backpacking trip carrying a fully weighted pack (35-40lbs) for 3-5 days. If you do not have this experience, we recommend having a comparable level of fitness and committing to a detailed training plan leading up to the trip.

Question 6

Where is the start and end of the trip ?

Accepted Answer

This trip begins and ends in at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Fresno, CA. The hotel is conveniently located across the street from the Fresno Yosemite International Airport and provides a complimentary shuttle service from the airport if needed. Plan to arrive at the hotel before 6pm so you can meet your guides and group for your trip orientation. If you are driving to Fresno, you are welcome to leave your vehicle parked at the hotel during your trip for no additional fee. Any additional luggage you have can be stored at the secure facility during your trip. At the end of the trip, a private shuttle will pick up the group in Yosemite Valley and will drop off at the Fresno airport or at the Fairfield Inn. We recommend booking flights no earlier than 6pm on the last day.

Yosemite Grand Traverse Backpacking Trip

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Itinerary

Accommodation

Admission fees

Guide fees

Local guide

Some meals

What's not included

Transfers

Alcoholic beverages

Flights

Gratuities

Porter

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Airport transfers

Day 1

Day 2 - 7

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