Yosemite Valley Women’s Autumn Camp & Hike Weekend

Camp, hike, and meet other adventurous women in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

November 1 - 3, 2024

Experience Yosemite National Park during the changing seasons with our all-women hiking and camping retreat. Enjoy two days of guided hikes and nature walks, and relax around the campfire in the evenings with delicious meals, hot chocolate, and good company.

This is a beautiful time to visit the park with warm, sunny days, cool nights, and fewer crowds than peak seasons.

Yosemite Autumn Retreat Itinerary

  • Friday

    Drive into beautiful Yosemite Valley and admire all of the gorgeous fall colors. Arrive mid-morning for a guided day hike or join us in the afternoon or early evening in time for dinner. You’ll meet the group at Upper Pines Campground, where we’ll all enjoy an early hot meal, get our tents set up, and get to know each other around the campfire.

  • Saturday

    Today we’ll wake up and enjoy hot breakfast and coffee, and then pack for our first hikes! Our female guide will lead you on an epic Fall hike in Tuolumne Meadows.

    After we’ve gotten our exercise for the day, we’ll rendezvous back at camp to relax for a few hours.

    In the evening your hosts will prepare a delicious meal, and you’ll have another night of stargazing, s’more eating, cocoa drinking, and chatting with your new friends!

  • Sunday

    We’ll have another relaxing morning with coffee and a hot breakfast. We’ll all break down camp together, and then those who need to get back home will say their “see you laters,” while others who can stick around for another hike in Yosemite Valley.

Inclusions:

  • Campsites for Friday and Saturday night

  • Park reservations

  • All meals and snacks during your stay*

    • Friday dinner

    • Saturday breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner

    • Sunday breakfast

  • Guided hikes for all skill levels

  • Two Alpinistas female guides with you for the entire weekend

  • 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

* Contact us if you have special dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate.

November 1 - 3, 2024 - $795

Current Yosemite Valley Weather

As of October 15, 2024, we’re still hitting 80+ degree days with cool nights. Perfect time to visit the Valley.

If you choose to upgrade at checkout, we’ll provide the tent & cot! Already set up for your comfort through the weekend.

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).

  • Meals & beverages

    Group first aid kit

    Stoves and fuel, cooking supplies

    Dishes, cutlery, drinking cups

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sierra daytime temperatures at this time of year can range between 60s - 70s degrees F, with overnight lows dropping to the 30s - 40s.

  • 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.

  • Cancellation & Refund Policy

    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.