Southern Yosemite Rock Climbing Day – Coming Soon!
Oakhurst, CA
Trip Highlights
- Fantastic Rock Climbing
- Gorgeous Mountain Views
- Safety Instruction
- Tasty Snacks & Lunch
- Private Group Tour
- Fun Adventure
Description
Coming Soon: We are still putting the final touches on this adventure, and it will be available to book very soon!
Rock Climb in the Sierras near the border of Yosemite National Park! We offer guided rock climbing day excursions from Mariposa or Oakhurst, CA for families and private groups. Customizing the day to fit the experience you’re looking for, we will explore most impressive rock climbing cliffs of south of Yosemite. We provide all necessary gear, and our exceptional climbing guides are patient, encouraging and highly skilled professionals. Don’t have rock climbing experience? No problem! This adventure is great for all ages and ability levels.
$225 Per Person
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This rock climbing day excursion 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 day!
Hiking Distances:
1-2 miles
Backpack Weight:
10-15 pounds
Terrain:
Moderately Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
100-600 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 2
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Norway hike a solitude 3. You can expect as much as an hour of solitude at a time.
This tour is only offered to private groups.
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Rates
1 person: $620 per person
2 people: $350 per person
3 people: $310 per person
4-5 people: $260 per person
6 people: $225 per person
10 and under: $155 per person
*Prices do not include guide gratuity
Itinerary
- Drive time: 45-75 minutes
We will pick you up at your hotel in Mariposa, CA or Oakhurst, CA and drive to our climbing destination: the amazing, 600′ tall Fresno Dome. You’re also welcome to meet us at the Dome or caravan with us. A short hike takes us to the base of the cliff, where your guide will provide safety and equipment instruction. We can choose from many different rock climbing routes, and the day is all yours! We will customize the game plan based on your interests.
After a couple hours of climbing, we’ll enjoy a relaxing break for lunch, with the beautiful pine and spruce forests and the sparkling granite of Fresno Dome as our backdrop. After lunch, we’ll enjoy more climbing. Once you’ve had your fill, we’ll return to Oakhurst or Mariposa and drop you at your hotel.
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
This rock climbing day experience 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 Mariposa or Oakhurst, CA
- All gear including harness, helmet, climbing shoes, carabiners, rope, rappel/belay device and more
- 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 (Required)
- Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
- Warm wool or fleece top
- Water bottles or bladder (2 liters total capacity)
- Sunhat or sun protection
What's Not Included (Recommended)
- A cold or frozen bottle of water or Gatorade
- Sunglasses
- Knee braces (if needed)
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Gratuity for your guide (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Food: What to Expect
The Rock Climbing Day includes energizing snacks and a delicious picnic lunch. Your guide will customize the food for your hike, but as an example a typical lunch consists of gourmet sandwiches or wraps, fruit, veggies, chips, drinks and a dessert. On wintery or cold days you may be treated to soup or a hot, freshly cooked lunch (if you’d prefer a hot meal, please let us know!)
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.
Trip Logistics
Where Do We Meet?
We will pick you up at in Mariposa or Oakhurst, CA at 7:00 and 9:00 AM. Your guide will contact you approximately 7 days before your trip to determine the exact rendezvous time and location.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our climbing excursions are led by professional climbing guides, all of whom are AMGA certified and wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols, and all groups 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.
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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Valleys
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Alpine
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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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