Want to experience an epic adventure but only have a day or two? We’ve got you covered! Join us for one of our full or half-day private trips in the High Sierra. Take your family or friends rock climbing. Hike to an alpine lake for some cliff jumping. Rappel in the High Sierra, feet dangling over 200 ft of open air, with a beautiful view of the mountains. You can also book a private backpacking trip anywhere from 2-12 days. These experiences are great options for groups. We’ve had bachelor and bachelorette parties, families, church retreats, youth group events, friends, corporate retreats and more. Furthermore, the Summit Lodge is perfect for hosting groups. We are located on Bass Lake, just an hour away from some of the most beautiful wilderness the Sierra has to offer.
Let our experienced guides facilitate an experience for you that you’ll never forget. Explore our day trip options below, or let us design a Custom Course to perfectly fit your needs.
Climbing
Enjoy incredible views and stunning scenery while climbing up some of the Sierra’s renowned granite walls. Available to skill levels beginner-intermediate and ages 8+. A half day is 3 hours of climbing, plus additional time for travel to and from the crag (1-2 hours). A full day is 6 hours, plus travel time.
Half Day: $300 for 2 people, plus $50 for each additional person
Full Day: $400 for 2 people, plus $80 for each additional person
Rappelling
An epic day trip full of High Sierra adventure. Start the day with a rappel, challenging your courage as you hang off a 150 ft cliff and lower yourself to the ground. After the rappel, make it a full day trip with adding on a short hike to an alpine lake for some cliff jumping and swimming in the sun.
$500 for 2 people, plus $80 for each additional person
Backpacking
Experience the Sierra to its fullest with an overnight backpacking adventure. Swim in alpine lakes, sleep under the stars and travel throughout Yosemite Wilderness. The trip can be a combination of adventure components (backpacking, rappelling, climbing) or just relaxing in the wilderness. We offer trips that are anywhere between 2-12 days long.
About $250 per day/person
Yosemite Valley Tour
Hire a private guide to show you all the secret spots within Yosemite National Park. Swim in the Merced River, hike to the best views and learn about the history if the park. Whether you want to do an intense full-day hike, leisurely tour of Yosemite Valley or a High Country trip, hiring a Summit guide will ensure your Yosemite experience is seamless, unique and unforgettable.
$400 for 1-4 people, plus $80 per additional person
What's Included
Summit will provide all the technical gear (backpacks, climbing gear etc.) for any backpacking, climbing or rappelling trips. You or your group will be assigned 1-2 experienced guides to lead you though the experience. In addition food for courses longer than 1 day will be provided on request (additional cost).
Customize Your Experience
Fill out the form below to talk to a guide before booking your trip! It is important to us to create an experience that matches your group (age, background, skill level, experience etc). After we arrange details, we’ll send you a proposed itinerary and a link to register and pay for your experience.
Discounts
Discounts available for groups of 6+ participants as well as families. As a non-profit our mission is to make the outdoors accessible to everyone, and never turn anyone away because of cost. If this applies to you, or you want to ask us about discounts, please mention it when you fill out the form below.