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Women’s 5 Day Yosemite Backpacking Adventure with Cheebs!

Women’s 5 Day Yosemite Backpacking Adventure with Cheebs

Introductory 5 Days Yosemite National Park
There’s no better way to experience Yosemite than on foot. Backpacking in Yosemite gets you off the busy roads and into the heart of the Sierra—granite domes, wild rivers, alpine meadows, and star-filled nights. Our guided trips are built to take you beyond the crowds and into Yosemite’s most scenic and remote terrain. You’ll travel light, eat well, and sleep under the stars—with experienced guides handling logistics, safety, and permits. This is a space intentionally created for women and queer-identifying backpackers. If you’re looking for a supportive, low-ego environment to push yourself in the mountains, you’ll be in good company here. IF THE DATES ARE GREYED OUT – the expedition is sold out and you’ll need to join our waitlist! Please email “info@alpenglowexpeditions.com” to join the wait list.
August 21-25, 2025
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Leave the crowds behind in the most-visited national park in the U.S. See Yosemite the way it used to be.

Backpacking in Yosemite means trading pavement for granite slabs, cell service for rivers and ridgelines, and crowds for quiet nights under the stars. With a backpack on and a few days of disconnect ahead of you, the park opens up in a whole new way—raw, remote, and unforgettable.

Our guided backpacking trips are designed to help you access Yosemite’s backcountry without worrying about logistics, permits, or getting lost. We provide the gear, food, and professional guidance—you show up ready to hike, learn, and soak it all in.

What You’ll Learn and Experience

Backcountry Travel Skills

Our guides teach fundamental backpacking techniques along the way—how to pack efficiently, treat water, travel safely, and manage a campsite. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up for future solo trips, you’ll walk away more confident in your outdoor skills.

Natural History and Park Insight

Each day on trail is a deep dive into Yosemite’s geology, ecosystems, and history. Learn how glaciers carved the valleys, how the Tuolumne River shaped its canyon, and why this landscape continues to draw people from around the world.

Scenic Immersion

Backpacking lets you see the side of Yosemite that day hikers never reach. From high ridgelines to deep river valleys, you’ll camp in spots most visitors will never know exist—and wake up to granite walls and quiet forest all around you.

Glacier Point Circuit

This 5-day loop starts and ends at Glacier Point, one of the most iconic overlooks in the park. After meeting at the trailhead, we descend into the Illilouette Basin—a quieter corner of the park with open granite terrain, alpine meadows, and creekside campsites.

We’ll explore remote parts of the southern rim and gradually climb back toward Glacier Point, finishing with sweeping views of Half Dome and the valley floor. Expect moderate daily mileage (5–8 miles), manageable elevation changes, and stunning camps in hard-to-reach places.

Great for backpackers who want a true Yosemite experience without committing to a one-way itinerary or steep, technical terrain.

Meet Cheebs / Emmy!

Joining us on this expedition is Cheebs—a streamer, climber, and backpacker. With energy that’s both down‑to‑earth and whimsical, Cheebs invites you along on her lived-in journey—whether she’s leveling up in-game or exploring sunlit trails. She’s a storyteller, adventurer, and community builder all in one.

Follow Cheebs’ Journey
Instagram: @chillbobagginz
YouTube: @cheebs
TikTok: @cheebsttv

Rental Gear

Need gear? We’ve got you covered. All camping gear including tents, cookware, backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pad, and bear canisters are built into the cost. Just let us know what you need!

Fitness
Excellent physical fitness is required. Backpackers must be able to hike for many hours at a time while carrying a heavy pack.

Yosemite Backpacking Itinerary

Day 1
Meet at the Glacier Point Trailhead

10:00 AM Meet your team at the Glacier Point Trailhead for a gear shake out and pack check.

12:00 PM Lunch at Trailhead

1:00 PM Depart from Trailhead

5:00 PM Camp 1

6:30 PM Dinner

Elev. Gain: 1035′
Elev. Loss: 1326′
Distance: 5.96 miles

Day 2
Continue Hiking

7:00 AM Wake Up and Breakfast – Guide overview of day

8:00 AM Pack up camp and finalize packs

9:00 AM On Trail

12:00 PM Break for lunch

1:00 PM Continue on trail

5:00 PM Camp 2

6:30 PM Dinner

Elev. Gain: 2340′
Elev. Loss: 296′
Distance: 6.33 miles

Day 3
Continue Hiking

7:00 AM Wake Up and Breakfast – Guide overview of day

8:00 AM Pack up camp and finalize packs

9:00 AM On Trail

12:00 PM Break for lunch

1:00 PM Continue on trail – optional hike to Buena Vista Lake

5:00 PM Camp 3

6:30 PM Dinner

Elev. Gain: 251′
Elev. Loss: 1789′
Distance: 5.66 miles

Day 4
Continue Hiking

7:00 AM Wake Up and Breakfast – Guide overview of day

8:00 AM Pack up camp and finalize packs

9:00 AM On trail

12:00 PM Break for lunch

1:00 PM Continue on trail

5:00 PM Camp 4

6:30 PM Dinner

Elev. Gain: 641′
Elev. Loss: 1440′
Distance: 9.18 miles

Day 5
Finish at Glacier Point Trailhead

7:00 AM Wake Up and Breakfast – Guide overview of day; optional sunrise hike to Taft Point

8:00 AM Pack up camp and finalize packs

9:00 AM On trail

12:00 PM Break for lunch – optional lunch at Taft Point

1:00 PM Continue on trail

4:00 PM Shuttle back to vehicles

Elev. Gain: 1482′
Elev. Loss: 907′
Distance: 5.13 miles

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