High Sierra

The hills of our home have amazing diversity and pristine beauty. More than 400 miles in length and more than 100 lifetimes of Sierra trekking. Here are some of the offerings:

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Entry Level:

• Agnew Meadows to Reds Meadow: 2 days, Level 1

Intermediate:

• Evolution Loop:  4 days, Level 2

Advanced:

• Onion Valley to Whitney and Beyond!: 7 Days, Level 3
• Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Valley: 8 Days, Level 3

Fastpacking!

NEW! The Range of Light is known to die-hard trail runners as the Range of Light and Fast! With your own two legs, a light pack, and a pair of trail shoes you can see more stunning terrain in a few days than backpackers typically see in a week.

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Entry Level:

• Cottonwood Scenic Loop: 2 Days, Level 1
• Iva Bell Hot Springs Loop: 3 days, Level 1

Intermediate:

• Virginia Lake to Twin Lakes: 2 days, Level 2

Advanced:

• Evolution Basin: 3 Days, Level 3
• Check out Mountain Runs in the Alps too!

Trekking Courses

Discover what it's all about, or add new tricks to your bag. SMG courses follow a progressive flow that teaches you the skills you need to trek safely, on your own.

• Snow Camping and Winter Skills
• Navigation
• Fast and Light Backpacking!