Southern Yosemite Rock Climbing and Camping – Coming Soon!
Fresno, CA
Trip Highlights
- 3-4 Days of Climbing
- All-inclusive Adventure
- Stunning Views
- Peaceful Camping
- Fantastic Granite
- Fascinating History
Description
Coming Soon: We are still putting the final touches on this adventure, and it will be available to book very soon!
Discover the joy of rock climbing on this 3 or 4 day, all-inclusive private rock climbing and camping adventure! Climbers say that nothing compares to the restorative power of time spent in the “world of the vertical.” Find out what they mean! With spectacular mountain views surrounding us, you will learn from expert climbing instructors. We will go at your pace, with an ascent of 600′ tall Fresno Dome our ultimate goal (optional). We provide you with all of the gear, meals, camping equipment, transportation and more – all you have to do is get to Fresno, CA, and we take care of the rest!
$1633 Per Person
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This rock climbing adventure is tailored to what you’re looking for. It can be as challenging and strenuous, or as relaxing and “chill” as you’d like. It’s your experience!
Hiking Distances:
1-2 miles
Backpack Weight:
10-15 pounds
Terrain:
Moderately Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
600 feet
Heights Exposure:
Extreme
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Climbing vertical or near vertical cliffs up to 600 feet tall (height is optional)
- Ability to climb using hands and feet
- Ability to handle significant heights
SOLITUDE LEVEL 3
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this rock climbing and camping adventure a solitude 3. You can expect several hours of solitude at a time.
This trip is only offered to private groups.
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ITINERARY
The itinerary for this trip will vary based on the interests and capabilities of the group. We begin with pick-up in Fresno (Mariposa and Oakhurst are additional options) on Day 1. Your guide(s) will conduct a safety and equipment orientation, and you’ll begin getting comfortable with climbing on shorter, easier climbing routes. From here, the plan will depend on what you want to accomplish and what you’re capable of. Our ultimate goal (optional) is to climb the 600′ ascent to the top of Fresno Dome for spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains!
After each day of climbing, we will return to camp where your guide(s) will prepare delicious meals, and you’ll have ample opportunity to relax and enjoy the gorgeous surroundings.
RATES
| Group Size | 3 Days | 4 Days | Guides |
| 1-2 Participants | $3800 per group | $4650 per group | 1 |
| 3-4 Participants | $6800 per group | $7650 per group | 2 |
| 5-6 Participants | $9800 per group | $10,650 per group | 3 |
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
This rock climbing and camping adventure is exclusively available to private groups from June through September. Email or call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to book your trip!
Don't see your dates? Call us! We may be able to add new trip dates.
800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
What's Included
- Professional rock climbing guide with years of personal experience, American Mountain Guides Association certification, Wilderness First Responder Certification, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
- Round trip transportation from Fresno, CA (Mariposa and Oakhurst are additional options)
- All climbing gear including harness, helmet, climbing shoes, carabiners, rope, rappel/belay device and more
- All camping gear including tents, sleeping pads, sleeping bags and more
- All meals are included from breakfast on day 1 through lunch on the final day
- A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible
- Snacks and a picnic lunch
What's Not Included
- Clothes, raingear and footwear (see recommendations)
- National park entrance fee
- Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items
- Water bottles and a headlamp or flashlight
- Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Click here to see a printable, downloadable trip information packet with more detailed guidance about what to pack.
Meals: What to Expect
All of our hiking and backpacking tours include a diversity of tasty meals packed full of critical carbohydrates, proteins and fats. We carry foods that travel well in the outdoors – rice, pastas, lentils, beans, couscous, packaged meats, nuts, breads, oatmeal, granola, and more.
For optimal taste and energy, we supplement all our meals with spices, herbs, oils, cheeses, butter, sugar, and fruits and vegetables (fresh and dried). In addition, we provide you with with an assortment of trail mix, snacks, and dried fruits to eat at your own discretion.
We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.
Gear We Provide
We provide all group gear which includes the following:
- Sierra Designs, Kelty or Big Agnes tents
- Sierra Designs, Big Agnes and Mountain Hardware sleeping bags
- Thermarest sleeping pads
- Leki trekking poles
- Climbing harness, shoes and helmet
- Cooking stoves and cookware
- Company-issued first-aid kit
- Emergency communication device(s)
Guest Packing List
When you register for this tour you’ll receive access to a printable, downloadable trip information packet with a detailed packing list specific to this trip (click here to see it now.) All trips require a sturdy pair of hiking shoes or hiking boots, rain gear, a recommended clothing system, a headlamp or flashlight, a hydration system (water bottles and/or bladder) and other items specific to each trip.
Additionally, some guests choose to bring their own sleeping bag. We supply high quality, synthetic fill bags that are professionally laundered after every trip. Synthetic fill is non-allergenic, insulates when damp and stands up well to repeated washings, but is heavier and bulkier than down. If you’re able to bring your own down sleeping bag, there are multiple benefits. If not, we’ve got you covered!
Trip Logistics
How Do I Register?
Reserve your spot today! In the Trip Dates & Booking section of this page, the green and red dates are bookable online by simply clicking on the date, and blue dates must be booked through our customer service team for a variety of possible reasons. To email our customer service team, you can click here to get the ball rolling. Our adventure consultants will confirm availability, and if you’re ready to register we’ll email you a link to a registration profile. You’ll have 72 hours to complete your profile (and that of any dependents) and pay the deposit.
Feel free to call us for more info – we’re here 7 days a week!
Where Do We Meet?
You’ll meet your guide will pick you up from the Fairfield Inn and Suites Fresno Airport Hotel in Fresno, CA the morning the trip begins (pick-up in Mariposa or Oakhurst are additional options). Your guide will be in contact approximately 10 days before your trip and will specify the exact location of the rendezvous at that point.
Click here to see a printable, downloadable trip information packet with more detailed guidance about flights, shuttles, recommended lodging and more.
Start/End Times
Your guide will notify you of the pick-up time when they contact you approximately 10 days before the trip begins. Normall pick-up in Fresno is between 6 and 8 am. The exact time will depend on current weather and road conditions. We will be done on the final day by 5 PM.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our rock climbing adventures are led by professional climbing guides certified by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), all of whom are also wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Essential Eligibility Criteria
Essential Eligibility Criteria (“EEC”) have been specifically identified to help you understand the skills and abilities necessary to participate on each Wildland trip, and they apply uniformly to all potential trip participants, irrespective of the presence or absence of any disability.
Once you identify a trip in which you may be interested, please carefully review the EEC and itinerary details. If after reviewing the EEC that apply to your desired trip, you determine you need an accommodation in order to meet the EEC, please contact us prior to registering to discuss your requested accommodation.
The EEC exist for your own safety and the safety and enjoyment of all participants. If you are unable to meet the EEC for the trip, with or without an accommodation, you are not eligible for that trip. If you register and arrive for a trip for which you do not meet the EEC, you will be disqualified from participation on the trip and will be dismissed or evacuated from the trip without a refund.
Guide Shifts
The guide(s) for this trip work daily shifts from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. During off hours (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.) the guides’ time is their own, and they are free to sleep, rest, take personal time, postpone guest requests until the next morning, and any other legal, reasonable activity people engage in when not working. We ask all guests to respect the guides’ off-duty hours by not waking or asking anything of them unless there is a true emergency. Also, state law requires that employees receive an uninterrupted 10 minute break every four working hours, so guides are required to take four 10 minute breaks between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 5 and older, with final approval determined on a case by case basis
Weather in the Sierras
Being a high mountain environment, the Sierra Nevada Mountains are prone to sudden temperature and weather shifts. This is an exciting aspect of being in the mountains. On trips in June, snow is a possibility, and the rest of the summer rain is always a possibility on your trip. To be fully prepared, please follow the recommended clothing list closely (this list comes as part of your trip packet when you register). See below for average summer temperatures:
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Month
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Valleys
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Alpine
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hi
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low
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hi
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low
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January
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49°
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26°
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45°
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25°
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February
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55°
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28°
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46°
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26°
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March
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59°
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31°
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48°
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27°
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April
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65°
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35°
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54°
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30°
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May
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73°
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42°
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62°
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37°
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June
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81°
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51°
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71°
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46°
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July
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89°
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57°
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77°
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50°
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August
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89°
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56°
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81°
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53°
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September
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82°
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51°
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71°
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46°
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October
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74°
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39°
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62°
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37°
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November
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58°
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31°
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51°
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29°
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December
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48°
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26°
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46°
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25°
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Accommodations
PREMIER CAMPGROUNDS
2-3 NIGHTS
On our camping tours we hand pick wonderful campgrounds that put us right in the action for exceptional hiking and camping vacations. They may be national park, state park, or private vehicle-accessible campgrounds. They may vary by trip date depending on availability and seasonality.
FANTASTIC MEALS
8-11 MEALS
Camping trips include meals for the duration of the tours beginning with breakfast the first day through lunch the final day. Meals are prepared by your guide(s) using fresh ingredients, exclusive Wildland recipes, and we adhere to all department of health outdoor cooking codes.
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