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
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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.
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Saturday
Today we’ll wake up and enjoy hot breakfast and coffee, and then pack for our first hikes! Our female guides will offer both an easy and a challenging hike for all skill levels - so take your pick!
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!
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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 a bit will get in one last hike.
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
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).
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Meals & beverages
Group first aid kit
Stoves and fuel, cooking supplies
Dishes, cutlery, drinking cups
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Sierra daytime temperatures at this time of year can range between 60s - 70s degrees F, with overnight lows dropping to the 30s - 40s.
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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.
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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.