Yosemite Grand Traverse Backpacking Tour
Yosemite Grand Traverse Backpacking Tour

Overview

SYMG was started in 1991 by three friends offering hiking trips into California's mountains in hopes of more closely meshing lifestyle with work. The combination proved successful and SYMG has become a leader in the active travel and mountain guiding world, providing carefully planned and executed trips in the most spectacular wilderness areas of California and beyond. Now, 30 years later, we've shown thousands of people the beauty of Yosemite and the High Sierra and have been named one of the "Best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure Magazine.

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Tours by SYMG

  • Climb a 10,000 ft peak on the Yosemite National Park border
  • Camp alongside a glistening alpine lake in the Sierra Nevada
  • Sip on tasty hand-crafted beer from local Southgate Brewery
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  • Discover stunning alpine lake basins in Ansel Adams Wilderness
  • Ascend a 10,000-foot peak set along Yosemite’s border
  • Enjoy three nights of lakeside camping in the backcountry
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  • Camp for two nights next to a lake in the High Sierra
  • Hike to the top of a 3,200-metre peak for panoramic views
  • Swim, explore, fish, and stargaze away from city life
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  • Spend three nights wild camping in Yosemite's backyard
  • Hike two icons in Yosemite: Half Dome and Cloud's Rest
  • Traverse a stunning section of the John Muir Trail
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  • Hike to the top of the iconic Half Dome
  • Spend two nights backcountry camping in wildly scenic spots
  • Enjoy the sunsets over the ever-so stunning Merced River
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  • Explore remote areas of Yosemite alongside a trusted guide
  • Traverse 4 impressive high elevation passes within 7 days
  • Spend 5 nights camping lakefront in scenic, secluded spots
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  • Head off-trail with your guide to unique spots in the National Forest
  • Camp for three nights in the Sierra Nevada’s wild backcountry
  • Hike beautiful trails and reconnect with nature
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  • Camp in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
  • Visit Yosemite Falls and watch the sunset over Half Dome
  • Hike among the iconic peaks in Yosemite National Park
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