Hiking Yosemite with Knapsack Tours

Yosemite on a Shoestring
Knapsack's Annual Pilgrimage to Yosemite National Park
Sunday, August 22 to Friday, August 27, 2010
Land Only: $1,195 (20 hiker min. by March 1)
Deposit: $300 at time of booking and balance $895 by June 1, 2010

Half Dome from KT's Glacier Point Hike

Half Dome from KT's Glacier Point Hike

Knapsack Tours provides hikers with one of the most affordable, convenient, & educational ways to hike Yosemite's uncrowded back country without having to rough it. There are few places on this wonderful planet to compare to the spectacular wilderness of California's High Sierra in Yosemite National Park. With soaring peaks, giant waterfalls, racing rivers, and the incredible rounded granite domes know the world over, it is no wonder why Yosemite National Park is KT's most popular destination!

Incredible Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point

Incredible Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point

This year marks KT's 28th hiking program at Yosemite National Park where we offer several daily hikes for all levels of hikers. Each morning we break into small groups & hike some of the most beautiful trails in the world. From secluded granite canyons with cascading waterfalls to high mountain passes with picturesque alpine lakes, you will experience the grandeur of this national treasure. Hike amid the Giant Sequoia Trees with KT

Hike amid the Giant Sequoia Trees with KT

Our base is the intimate Yosemite Institute (YI) and its secluded location far from the crowds. Here we'll enjoy educational evening programs with knowledgeable naturalist guides who provide insight into the complex human and natural influences affecting this great American National Park. After a day of hiking we relax, share hiking stories, enjoy a bountiful dinner, and plan the next days hikes. Our rustic location is just perfect for a hiking field seminar - it's like going to camp and being a kid again!

Come see why so many Knapsackers return year after year to find inspiration among the granite peaks, silent forests, and plunging waterfalls of Yosemite National Park.

This popular trip sells out early so sign up NOW!

"We enjoyed all of it - location, hikes, guides, great people, food, etc. Thank you!"
Judy, Bryon, & Pat N, CA - Yosemite

"I again loved hiking in Yosemite; I think Dan has the right idea - do it every year!"
Alberta B, CA - Yosemite, Swiss Alps, Deserts in Bloom, Canada, & other KT trips

KT hiker admires Half Dome from top of North Dome

Tour Costs Include

5 days of spectacular guided hiking
Naturalist instructors & KT Guides
All breakfasts, trail lunches, & dinners (includes lunch on last day)
Educational evening programs
Male and female dorms or bring your tent
Separate male & female bathhouse with flush toilets & hot showers

Tour Cost Does Not Include

Transportation to and from Yosemite National Park

Hiking Details

Spectacular back country trails
Small groups of 10 to 12 hikers
Daily choice of hikes & hiking level (from easy to strenuous)
Max. elevations 6500 - 11,000 feet (trip not recommended for those with heart conditions)
Your sleeping elevation is 6,500 feet
Charter bus transportation to the trails
Educational program with lots of hiking
Cool evenings and warm days (70s)

Yosemite Tour Details:

Meeting point: Yosemite Institute (YI) at Crane Flat (maps & details in trip packet)
Tour begins on Sunday, August 22, 2010 - check in 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Tour concludes Friday, August 27, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.
Friday morning hike (no showers after 8:30 a.m.) & box lunch

Transportation: (details provided in trip packet)

There is no public transportation to the Yosemite Institute
7 hour drive from L. A. & 4 hour drive from San Francisco/Oakland
Closest airport is Fresno, CA (2 ½ hour drive)
Most hikers fly into Oakland or San Francisco & rent vehicles
KT helps to organize car pools for those willing to share rides
No recreational or oversized vehicles allowed at Yosemite Institute
Trip packet includes San Francisco & Gold Country suggestions

Knapsack Tours & Yosemite Institute follow a
LEAVE NO TRACE outdoor ethic while in Yosemite National Park!

"We had a wonderful time! It was so much fun & educational."
Phil P, OH - Yosemite, Olympic, & Glacier trips

"I loved being here & now know what Yosemite is really like."
Beth M, CA - Yosemite

"The most wonderful vacation I have had in a long time. Yosemite is
magical, spectacular, and breathtaking."
John P, CA - several Yosemite trips

"It was fabulous, I definitely want to try your other trips!
Shelley K, CA - Yosemite

"The people - as usual for KT - were super & made the week special."
Sonda D, Virginia - Yosemite, Telluride, Dolomites, Swiss Alps, & Deserts in Bloom

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