Yosemite Expedition

2026

Maps, trail updates, weather, and everything you need to navigate the wild with confidence.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Westgate Lodge

A highly efficient launch site for our early park entry—comfort secondary, location everything..

Curry Village Tent Cabins

Our in-park basecamp—cabins, coffee, and immediate access to Yosemite’s greatest hits.

An unforgettable evening at the iconic The Ahwahnee Hotel—Yosemite at its most timeless..

Dinner Reservations 7 pm Thursday 6/4

Arrival – June 1
Reunion in Auburn → Groveland → settle in
June 2 – Yosemite Arrival
Waterfalls, awe, espresso, early victories- check in to Curry Village.
June 3 – High Country- weather permitting
Tioga Road → Tuolumne Meadows → poetry & altitude
June 4 – The Grand Push
Mist Trail → Vernal Fall → Ahwahnee dinner
June 5 – One Last Look
Slow morning → Angels Camp → return to civilization
Layers (the mountains are unpredictable)
Good shoes (non-negotiable)
Water bottle
We will be wearing the same things we wore to Glacier in 2011
Yes! we have reservations for Thursday June 4, 7 pm.
Bring something a little nicer to wear . We will have time to clean up after our hike.
The trusty 4-Runner will take us to and from Auburn to maximize the experience. We will be coming from Sierraville the morning of June 1. Our goal to be in Mariposa for dinner.
We will provide breakfast goodies and coffee. Working on picnic , lunch and dinner details- Stay tuned!!
You will receive your Senior Ranger challenge on June 1. Don’t worry.