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Dan S.

Our group recently completed the 5 day Merced River/Half Dome trip and we absolutely loved it. Bob made it smooth, well-planned, and an unforgettable Yosemite experience.

Kurt M.

Five day Merced Loop in Yosemite. Matt made it a great trip with a spectacular route, excellent food, and top-notch equipment.

Chris G.

Five day Merced Loop in Yosemite. Matt made it a spectacular, well-supported trip with great food and top-notch gear.

Mike E.

My son and I were looking for a guide for a Yosemite hike and were lucky enough to find the VERY BEST! Matt made it exceptional with expert guidance, great food, and a well-planned trip.

James R.

Both trips were out of this world great opportunities to see things you would never see on your own or on a quick day trip. I highly recommend doing a trip and if Jeremy is your guide, don’t slack on the fitness part he will kick your butt.

Michael E.

Our guide, Dani, was wonderful. Felt safe, well taken care of and very well fed (the fajitas were especially delicious!). She was also extremely knowledgeable of the canyon.

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Our guiding staff consists primarily of seasoned veterans who have been guiding professionally, full-time, for a decade or more. In addition to their extensive experience, our guides are fun, accommodating, approachable, entertaining, polite and just plain good people.

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We’re at work, you’re on vacation! We take care of all the logistics associated with a backcountry adventure and handling all the dirty work. Gear, food, permits, transportation…we have you covered and it’s all included.

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