Backpacking
Women’s Backpacking Trips
Learn how to backpack, amp up your skills or join a recreational tour in the Sierra Nevada.
Alpinistas is female-owned & led entirely by female guides. We offer women’s small group outdoor recreation & education trips in Yosemite National Park, Tahoe National Forest, the Sierra Nevada & Lassen National Park. We’re the #1 women’s backpacking tour operator in Yosemite!
The only female-led, female operated guide service in the Sierra Nevada comprehensively serving backpacking, mountaineering & rock climbing disciplines for women.
Recreational - Full Service Trips
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Clouds Rest & Half Dome Summit Backpacking
Tackle two iconic summits in Yosemite!
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Half Dome Backpacking - Glacier Point
Summit the iconic Half Dome on this adventurous backpacking trip.
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Half Dome Backpacking - Yosemite Valley
Happy Isles to Half Dome Backpacking
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50+ Backpacking Trips
Hike at a mild pace, soak in the scenery and get away with like-minded women.
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Tahoe Autumn Backpacking
September 2025
Enjoy the mild weather and start of the fall season in the Five Lakes Basin of Tahoe National Forest.
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Learn How To Backpack Course
This is for beginners! Taking place in Yosemite National Park.
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Learn How to Backpack Course
This is for beginners! Taking place in Tahoe.
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Backpacking Navigation Course
Yosemite, Tahoe or Classroom Based Course
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Independence Weekend Backpack Trip
One Night Backpacking, Beginner Friendly on 4th of July Weekend.
Want to take the load off your back?
Porter service is available for selected itineraries. Porters will carry up to 40 lbs into and out of camp.
Upgrade at checkout and select Porter to add to your reservation.
Want to explore Yosemite for just the day?
Leave the heavy pack behind and book one of our amazing day tours!