The Sierra Immersion is our answer to the question, “What if we just went to one incredible place and stayed there?” This trip style is about depth over distance. We find a spectacular lake basin or high alpine meadow, set up a comfortable basecamp, and spend our time actually exploring it. This is one of our two core trip styles. You can compare it with our Sierra Traverse or see all of our trips.
Days are flexible and tuned to the group. Maybe it’s a sunrise photography session, a scramble up a nearby peak for huge views, or a lazy afternoon of swimming and fishing for wild trout. It’s about having the time to read a book by a creek, take a nap in the sun, and truly soak in the High Sierra without the pressure of a demanding daily schedule.
You’ll still earn your views with some challenging hiking, but the reward is the time and space to connect with the wilderness on a deeper level, and maybe even enjoy that terrible (but amazing) camp coffee just a little bit more.
The Sierra Immersion is our answer to the question, “What if we just went to one incredible place and stayed there?” This trip style is about depth over distance. We find a spectacular lake basin or high alpine meadow, set up a comfortable basecamp, and spend our time actually exploring it. This is one of our two core trip styles. This is one of our two core trip styles. You can compare it with our Sierra Traverse or see all of our trips..
Days are flexible and tuned to the group. Maybe it’s a sunrise photography session, a scramble up a nearby peak for huge views, or a lazy afternoon of swimming and fishing for wild trout. It’s about having the time to read a book by a creek, take a nap in the sun, and truly soak in the High Sierra without the pressure of a demanding daily schedule.
You’ll still earn your views with some challenging hiking, but the reward is the time and space to connect with the wilderness on a deeper level, and maybe even enjoy that terrible (but amazing) camp coffee just a little bit more.
A trip about following the water. This immersive loop takes you deep into the anatomy of the Sierra, tracing a river system from its fragile beginnings in the high country to its powerful expression in one of Yosemite’s grandest canyons. It’s an experience that connects you to the landscape in a profound way, revealing the vast scale of the wilderness by focusing on the journey of a single watershed.
We begin in deep forest, climbing to an incredible alpine basin dotted with pristine lakes near 10,000 feet. This is where the story starts. After camping with a view of impossibly deep valleys to the north, we trace a high ridgeline with panoramic views before beginning our long, steady descent.
The destination is the river. For several days, we make our home in its massive, granite-carved canyon, following the water as it cascades through pools and over brilliant white slabs. The pace here is intentional, allowing for side trips to waterfalls, afternoons spent swimming in clear, cool water, or simply relaxing in camp and watching the light change on the canyon walls. It’s here that the journey comes full circle; the small creeks tumbling down the canyon walls are the very same ones whose headwaters we camped at days before.
The trip concludes with a significant, rewarding climb back out to the rim. It’s a challenging end, but with trail-hardened legs and a deep appreciation for the canyon you’re leaving behind, it’s an incredibly satisfying final push.
A trip about the high, open wilderness. This immersive loop is about the classic Sierra experience: climbing to sweeping granite passes and relaxing in pristine, sub-alpine meadows. It’s an experience that connects you to the “high granite splendor” of the park, revealing the vast, quiet beauty that exists above the tree line.
We begin with a steady, forested climb, earning our way up a granite canyon. The trail opens up, and we cross our first major pass, rewarded with breathtaking views that seem to go on forever. Our destination is a series of quiet, hidden lakes and meadows tucked under massive granite peaks.
This will be our home. We’ll set up a comfortable basecamp, giving us time to truly settle in. The pace here is intentional. We’ll spend our days taking easy day-hikes to scramble up granite domes, swimming in the surprisingly refreshing water, or joining a guided excursion to a viewpoint overlooking one of Yosemite’s last two remaining glaciers.
The trip concludes with a final pass, taking in one last panoramic view before our descent. It’s a satisfying loop that shows you the best of the high country without the crushing daily mileage of a thru-hike, leaving you with a deep sense of a place truly explored.
These samples are just a taste of our proven ‘Immersion’ portfolio. The perfect trip for you isn’t a package you just pick off a list; it’s the one we select with you.
This is why our entire process starts with a 1-on-1 consultation call. You’ll talk directly with our founders, Evan and Shawna. We’ll talk about the park, your fitness level, what you like what you don’t. Do you want more fishing? More peaks and passes? Rivers, lakes, trees, granite? More relaxing or exploring off-trail? We’re here to help you plan and execute your perfect trip.
Based on that conversation, we will personally curate the optimal route from our portfolio that matches your goals, the current park conditions, and our permit availability. You don’t have to be the logistics expert, we just handle it.
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Not sure if Immersion is right for you? Read our guide comparing Immersion vs. Traverse trip styles, or request a consultation and we’ll help you decide.
Sierra Immersion trips start at $2,200 per person for a group of six on a 5 day trip. Pricing is per-person and varies based on your final group size and trip length. We provide an exact quote during your free consultation call. A drive-in discount of $200 per person is available for groups who prefer to arrange their own transportation to the Yosemite area.
All of our trips are private charters for your group only. We require a minimum of two people to run a trip. To ensure a high-quality wilderness experience and an exceptional 3:1 client-to-guide ratio, we have a maximum group size of six people. Larger groups may be accommodated on a case by case basis.
Consultation calls are free and are the first step to planning your trip.
