Alpinistas

Half Dome Trips

in Yosemite National Park

Alpinistas is female-owned & based in the Sierra Nevada. Alpinistas events are guided by experienced female leaders with extensive knowledge of Yosemite National Park.

All of Alpinistas Half Dome trips are small group oriented, full-service with cooked meals, tents & gear available!

The only female-led, female operated guide service in the Sierra Nevada comprehensively serving backpacking, mountaineering & rock climbing disciplines for women.

Choose By Itinerary

  • Backpacking Half Dome Summit from Yosemite Valley

    Start and end in epic Yosemite Valley!

    3 Days / 2 Nights

    Pre-Booking 2025 Dates

  • Backpacking Half Dome Summit from Glacier Point

    Start from Glacier Point for a mostly downhill trek (except summit day) with epic views!

    3 Days / 2 Nights

    Pre-Booking 2025 Dates

  • Backpacking Half Dome Summit From Tioga Road plus Clouds Rest

    Clouds Rest & endless high sierra lakes = epic vibes!

    3 Days / 2 Nights

    Pre-Booking 2025 Dates

  • Backpacking:  Rafferty Creek - Vogelsang - Half Dome

    Backpacking Half Dome Summit via High Sierra - Rafferty Creek & Vogelsang

    The ULTIMATE backpacking adventure Yosemite!

    5 Days / 4 Nights

    Pre-Booking 2025 Dates

  • Half Dome in a Day

    Hike Half Dome in a day!

    Pre-Booking 2025 Dates

    Curry Village Campground upgrade available

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.

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