Yosemite Valley Base Camp
Labor Day Hiking Weekend
Camp, hike, and meet other adventurous people in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
August 30 - September 1, 2024
Experience Yosemite National Park this Summer with our hiking and camping weekend. Enjoy guided hikes and nature walks, and relax around the campfire in the evenings with delicious meals, hot chocolate, and good company.
This is prime time season to visit the Park and a highly sought after trip for summer in the Sierra!
Yosemite Base Camp Itinerary
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Friday
Drive into beautiful Yosemite Valley and head to Curry Village to meet your guide for a day hike.
You’ll then be staying across the street pt Upper Pines Campground, your weekend base camp. Your camp host will have some afternoon treats and beverages ready for you to enjoy when you get back from the hike. Settle in, grab a hammock and relax until your delicious dinner is ready.
Enjoy the rest of the evening sitting around the campfire.
Day hike starts around 10AM or you may skip today’s hike and head to camp as early as 3PM. Dinner will be served at 6PM.
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Saturday
Today we’ll wake up and enjoy hot breakfast and coffee, and then pack for our day hike!
We’ll be heading to the hiker bus that will take us up towards Tuolumne. Along the way we’ll enjoy views from Olmstead Point while we travel toward our day hike. We’ll set off for some high sierra lakes and enjoy picnic lunch on the trail before catching the bus back to camp.
When we make it back to camp for the evening your host will prepare an evening meal, and you’ll have another night of stargazing, s’more eating, cocoa drinking, and chatting with your new friends!
Overall mileage - 8 miles, 200’ gain
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Sunday
We’ll have another relaxing morning with coffee and a hot breakfast.
We’ll pack up and depart our basecamp
With our day packs prepared, we’ll set off on another hike for the day…or you may relax at the campground a little longer.
After our hike and lunch, we’ll say our goodbyes and depart with amazing memories.
Overall Mileage - 1-2 miles, minimal gain
Inclusions:
Campsite for Friday and Saturday night
Park entrance reservations
All meals and snacks during your stay
Friday trail lunch & dinner
Saturday breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner
Sunday breakfast & snacks
Guided hikes
Two Alpinistas guides with you for the entire weekend & camp host
Discount at the Alpinistas store
5% back to the park
Does not Include:
Park entrance fees
Hiking gear
Camping Gear (upgrade available for us to provide)
Clothing and personal equipment
Labor Day Weekend
$895
If you choose to upgrade at checkout, we’ll provide the tent, cot or mattress! Already set up for your comfort through the weekend.
Activity, Fitness & Skills
Campground stay with day hikes.
This trip is rated Beginner-Intermediate. Although this rating is low, the day hikes may be challenging for those that do not have good physical fitness. Conditioning is key to the enjoyment the hikes planned as there is considerable elevation gain.
To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen before the trip, that ideally includes some training hikes with a weighted pack. We also recommend that you stay well hydrated prior to departure to assist in mitigating altitude sickness. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.
If an attendee prefers to opt-out of the listed day hike and remain at camp, that is perfectly okay.
Accommodations & Meals
2 Nights at Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite Valley.
Camping gear available for upgrade at checkout.
Expect camp style meals that travel well in the outdoors but are nutritious. We look to incorporate fresh ingredients as much as possible. Expect packaged snacks such as trail bars, dried fruit and nuts. We can accommodate dietary restrictions but they may require an additional fee.
Packing List
If you've already booked your trip, don't worry! You’ll be getting emails with a detailed list of what you'll need to bring (plus tons of other helpful information).
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Meals & beverages
Group first aid kit
Stoves and fuel, cooking supplies
Dishes, cutlery, drinking cups
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Day Hiking Backpack
Headlamp with Fresh Batteries
Hiking boots, Trail running shoes or other camp footwear
Hiking apparel & socks
Personal Bathroom Kit: Ziplock Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner and shower supplies, if using the coin-operated showers
Prescription Medications
Rainwear
Sunblock and Lip Balm
Water Bottles for hiking
Bandana or Buff for Sun Protection
Tent
Sleeping bag, comforter or blanket
Pillow
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Hand Sanitizer
Head Net
Insect Repellent
Sun Hat
Sunglasses and Accessories
Camera and Accessories
Camp Towel
Casual shoes for camp, showers
Ear Plugs
Reading and Writing Materials
Swimwear
Water Shoes (Full Foot Protection)
Have questions about the gear list?
Give us a call at 775-230-7125 or send us a chat or email.
Helpful for booking
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After you book your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with some action items. (Please check promotions and spam folder if you don’t receive a confirmation immediately.)
As you start to get closer to your event date, you will receive additional emails confirming access to your client portal that includes itinerary details and other important or helpful supplemental information such as start time and driving directions. You will also have someone from our office reach out to discuss any questions that you might have.
The week of the event, you should be ready to go and you will receive a final email introducing your guides, providing you with their contact information and other last minute notes.
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The closest airport to Yosemite National Park is the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), located about 65 miles (105 km) away. Another option is the Merced Regional Airport (MCE), located about 80 miles (129 km) away.
Public transportation is available from Fresno Airport to various locations in Yosemite via the Yosemite Area Regional Transit System. There is also public transportation available within the park. Please review their schedule for the latest dates and times.
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Yosemite Valley daytime temperatures this time of year can range between 70 to 80 degrees F, with overnight lows dropping to the 60s.
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This trip is for women only. While our company is proudly female-forward and specializes in creating empowering experiences for women, our custom, private trips are open to everyone. Send us a message to find the dates that work for you.
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Travel Insurance: We highly recommend travel insurance to protect your trip in the event unforeseeable circumstances or illness comes up that interferes with your ability to join the trip.