Classic Half Dome and Cloud’s Rest Trek

Yosemite National Park, USA
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

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.

Options

September 28th 2026

September 28th 2025

August 25th 2026 trip
July 28th- 1st, 2027

guided backpacking trip
Duration: 5 days
breakfasts and dinners
Half dome and clouds rest

July 16th-20th 2027

tents
guided backpacking trip
Duration: 5 days
breakfast and dinners
Half dome and clouds rest

July 7-12th, 2027

Half Dome clouds rest classics

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)

What to expect

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.

  1. Half Dome
  2. Cloud's Rest
  3. Mist Trail
  4. Cathedral Lake Trail
  5. Yosemite Valley
  6. El Capitan
  7. Glacier Point

Meeting and pickup

Meeting 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.

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.

Additional information

  • 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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