Our Mission at Leave No Trace Outfitters is to practice safe backcountry skills and sound environmental ethics while providing a rewarding and memorable mountain experience to all our guests.
The professional guides at Leave No Trace Outfitters are
experienced and knowledgeable about the wilderness environment and especially of
the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Our guides have received varied
training ranging from college education to NOLS leadership courses to job
experience to the school of hard knocks. They are all trained by our
Leave No Trace Master Educator to be skilled in Leave No Trace backcountry
ethics. All of our guides are wilderness first responders and fully equipped
to handle the unexpected situations of the Sierras. Be assured that the
guides will make your trip a memorable and fun experience.
We're located in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, California at an altitude of
6225 ft. Lake Tahoe is the 3rd deepest lake in the continental US and the
8th deepest in the world. With its beaches rimmed by 10,000 ft snow-clad
mountain peaks and its size at 22 miles by 10 miles and with its world reknown
clarity depth at over 80 ft, it's no wonder why Mark Twain wrote about
Lake Tahoe, "As it lay there with the shadows of the mountains
brilliantly photographed upon its still surface I thought it must surely be the
fairest picture the whole earth affords."
This big blue world is located 1 hour south of Reno/Tahoe International Airport
and 2 hours east on hwy 50 from Sacramento International Airport. It's the
ideal location to start your backpacking trip with us and a sightseeing
destination worth visiting.
Our trips are geared to accomplish three objectives:
- Impart confident, competent, responsible backpacking skills.
- Raise level of individual environmental awareness.
- Provide a rewarding back-packing experience, promoting both mental and physical well being.
bit of work and we can get you there. Call today
to make a reservation. Space is limited, so book early. See you
on the trails. a bit of work and
we can get you there. Call today to make a reservation.
Space is limited, so book early. See you on the trails.
All equipment and
food is provided. You provide Where
to go ?
Please see our 2005 Schedule of Trips below. WINTER/ SPRING SNOWSHOE BACKPACKING
We
continue north and down the hillside for 2 more miles into Meiss Meadow
and find the oasis in the snow... the Hut. It's equipped with a wood burning
stove, cots, books, and cooking equipment. While here, there's plenty of time
for snowplay, build a snow cave, learn some winter skills, or simply relax
in the two story cabin. The return trip takes us back over to Carson Pass
snowpark for a total mileage of 7 miles. These trips may be customized to
your dates with advance reservations. The trips are within 30 minutes of
the South Lake Tahoe area and we are currently taking reservations for Meiss
Meadow Hut trips. Contact Us for trip availability. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Please call the company directly to verify current prices. SPRING BACKPACKING/ CAMPING Prices are subject to change without notice.
Please call the company directly to verify current prices. SUMMER BACKPACKING Prices are subject to change without notice.
Please call the company directly to verify current prices. LAKES The next day, we begin our 8 mile hike
along and ford the cold Walker River and soak in a full day of scenery.
This trip provides countless scenic opportunities with the huge granite
outcrops, glacial carved valleys, and many alpine lakes. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Please call the company directly to verify current prices. TUOLUMNE MEADOWS & THE VALLEY Prices are subject to change without notice.
Please call the company directly to verify current prices. GREEN MEADOWS The 2nd day we hike over the pass at Summit Lake
(10,500 feet) and head into Yosemite. We find camp in Virginia Canyon
near the river for a day's total at 6 miles. Today you'll be hiking through
wildflower fields, crossing small rivers and then connect with the PCT.
On day 3, We'll see lots of wildflowers and some wildlife through Cold
Canyon and find camp off trail near a beautiful meadow. Day 4 we hike
for Glen Aulin (7,800 feet) and the big granite domes. Camp is found among
the granite outcrops and within the roar of Tuolumne Falls. The last day, we
awaken surrounded by Yosemite granite and hike towards the falls, and
along the river that feeds it. Gorgeous views of the Tuolumne river and
the surrounding high country are abundant. We arrive at Tuolumne
Meadows (8,600 feet) after hiking 5 miles today. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Please call the company directly to verify current prices. GRAND CANYON OF TUOLUMNE Prices are subject to change without notice.
Please call the company directly to verify current prices.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Please call the company directly to verify current prices. The 2005 schedule is
subject to change and approval. Reservations
and Rates
We are currently taking reservations for the upcoming 2005 season
and are likely to fill quickly.
The
reservation process is very simple:
3. Complete the packet and return it back with deposit or full payment to secure your trip date. 4. We'll send you a confirmation notice and trip itinerary.
5. Prepare for your memorable backcountry experience. 2 day
scheduled trips $225 4 day
scheduled trips $520 5 day
scheduled trip $650 All
trips include gear, meals, guide and transportation to and from
South Lake Tahoe. Porter
Services require a $125 deposit which
includes one Porter carrying Each
additional hour is $25 until final
destination is reached. Exit
trips are $25 per hour per porter and
must be reserved with credit card deposit. A
security deposit is required for Porter backpacks. No
overnight Porter Service. Specialty
services and no obligation FREE
consultations are available. All
rental gear is priced as 2 night
minimum. item
quick
specs cost/
add'l night/ deposit Sleeping
Bags Sleeping
Pads Tents Stoves Prices
subject to change without notice
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clothing ( rain gear ), eating kit, and
comfortable boots.
clothing ( rain gear ), eating kit, and
comfortable boots.
Call...916-548-0027
with our grand-children. Be safe, Be healthy, Be worthy of Natures
beauty. Pack out all that you pack in and then some. Learn and Enjoy
!!!
Our back-packing travels will take us into the
beautiful areas of the Sonora Pass and the Carson Iceberg
Wilderness, Toiyabe National Forest, Hoover Wilderness, and the Trinity
Alps. The Eldorado National Forest will be added to our Llama
services.
2005 Trips
MEISS MEADOW HUT
A 2 day/1 night snowshoe backpacking trip to a backcountry hut
in Eldorado National Forest. The trailhead is at the Carson Pass snowpark
at an elevation of 8,573 feet in the shadow of Red Lake Peak (10,061 feet)
and Round Top (10,381 feet). We join the PCT here and follow the snowy
trail west for 1.5 miles and get up to a 8,800 foot pass of the Carson
Range. The
trail is filled with spectacular vistas of big mountains, frozen lakes,
and at the the pass, we catch a glimpse of Lake Tahoe in the distance. 
Available December 01, 2004 to June 30, 2005 ~
light/intermediate ~ $225 pp; 2 days
Scheduled Dates: DEC 17- 18, 18- 19; JAN 14- 15, 15-16; FEB 18- 19, 19-
20; MAR 18- 19, 19- 20; APR 22- 23, 23- 24; MAY 6- 7, 7- 8; JUN 17- 18,
18- 19
YOSEMITE VALLEY
A 3 day/2 night trip into the incredible Yosemite
Valley entails hiking and backpacking to the vistas
that make this
valley unique. These trips will begin at trailheads where snow conditions
permit us to enter. Early trips will be in the Yosemite Valley and later
trips may begin from Tioga Road. The itinerary for the trips will be
known as the dates get closer due to the unpredictable snow of the
Sierra. Please email or call for more information.
Available April 15 to June 30 (snow permitting) ~
light/intermediate ~ $390 pp; 3 days
Scheduled Dates: APR 22- 24; MAY 6- 8, 28- 30; JUN
13- 15, 21- 23
Book early for a customized trip
TWIN LOOP
A 3 day trip to Barney Lake (8,258 feet),
Robinson Lake (9,200 feet), and Crown Lake (9,540 feet). Day hikes are
possible from base camp to Rock Island Pass (10,150 feet) and Mule Pass
(10,470 feet) for incredible scenery and a great views of Crown Point and the
Yosemite backcountry. The
trip mileage will vary from 15+ miles
depending on day hikes and is rated at light to intermediate. Out here
you'll find crisp, clear cold lakes, good fishing and lots of granite boulders
toward Robinson Lake, Peeler Lake, and Snow Lake. A great trip to stay two
nights at one camp and take advantage of some relaxation or do some day
hikes.
Scheduled Dates: AUG 7- 9; AUG 10- 12;
AUG 28- 30; AUG 31- SEP 2 ~ light/intermediate ~ $390 pp,
5% discount if booked before March 15
This 3 day trip is rated at light/intermediate at 18+
miles and it's mostly down hill. Beginning the trip at 8,600 feet, we'll
hike 4.25 miles up to 10,600 feet and find incredible views of Yosemite
to the south. From the top, it's all down hill to 7,000 feet. The first day
will be 5.5 miles to camp 1 at 9,500 feet with awesome vistas. Day 2, we
follow the PCT into Kennedy Canyon where we find beautiful meadows and
small waterfalls; we hike 5 miles to a granite bluff overlooking Fremont
Lake and a beautiful valley. 
JUL 6- 8 ~ light/intermediate ~ $390 pp
5% discount if booked before March
15
A 4 day 21 mile trip exploring the splendor of Yosemite from
Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite
Valley via the John Muir Trail. Starting at
8,500 feet we head south to Cathedral Lakes for camp 1 in 3.25 miles at
9,590 feet, a nice place to take a swim! With Cathedral Peak (10,911
feet) within view, the tops of Unicorn Peak (10,823 feet), Cockscomb (11,065
feet), and Echo Peaks (10,840 feet) stand proud in the distance. Day 2 we
hike 5 miles through high meadows and panoramic vistas, and find a
glorious sunrise the next morning at Sunrise High Sierra camp, elevation
9,300 feet. On day 3, you'll be traversing Sunrise Mountains and meeting
up with the Sunrise Creek tributary. We'll get great views of Moraine Dome
(8,005 feet) and the backside of Half Dome (8,800 feet). Today's mileage is 6
miles and camp overlooking Little Yosemite Valley at 7,200 feet. The 4th
day is filled with incredible scenery! We drop into little Yosemite
Valley on the John Muir Trail towards the 594 foot Nevada Falls and then
to beautiful Vernal Falls. We then detour onto the Mist Trail and don our
ponchos if its too misty. We stay on the trail and arrive shortly at the
Curry Village with the days total mileage at 7 miles. There's time
to eat a hot fresh meal and visit some museums in Yosemite Valley (3,965
feet).
JUL 11- 14; AUG 1- 4; SEP 5- 8; SEP 16- 19 ~ light/intermediate ~ $520
pp
5% discount if booked before
March 15
This is a great 5 day trip to explore all the beauty Hoover has to
offer. This 24 miles trip will take you into some rugged
backcountry where the views are spectacular and new scenery everyday.
Good trail and a steady pace will allow you to enjoy this intermediate rated
trip. The first day we climb 1,700 feet to 9,823 feet and camp at Hoover
Lake after 5 miles. 
JUL 25- 28; AUG 22- 25 ~ intermediate ~ $650 pp
5% discount if booked before
March 15
Starting in Tuolumne Meadows at 8,600 feet, you'll venture into Yosemite's
Grand Canyon for 28 miles. You begin the 5 day journey on
the PCT towards Glen Aulin for camp 1 at 7,800 feet in 5 miles. On the
way, we hike along the river surrounded by huge granite domes, and catch
the mist of Tuolumne Falls. Day 2 we follow the river into the canyon
passing California Falls, LeConte Falls, and Waterwheel Falls to camp 2,
elevation 5,600 feet, for the days total mileage at 6 miles. With all
the granite towering above, we continue following the river for 6.5 more
miles and find camp 3 up on a rock outcrop. All the time, hiking with the
rushing Tuolumne River and plenty of wildflowers. Day 4 is challenging
uphill, but well worth the views of the Grand Canyon of Tuolumne
Meadows. Today we hike 5 miles for camp 4. Day 5 takes you to White Wolf campground
in 5 miles where we meet our shuttle for the ride home.
JUL 18- 22 ~ intermediate ~ $650 pp
5% discount if booked before
March 15
VIRGINIA
TWIN
This trip takes advantage of the altitude, but you must be
prepared for 36 miles in 5 days. We'll start at 9,600 feet and climb up to 11,000 feet on the first day
and down to 10,500 feet in 5 miles for camp 1 at Summit Lake. The next
day we drop into Yosemite, and start the 8 mile scenic journey through
Virginia Canyon to Miller Lake. Days 3 leads us up Matterhorn Canyon where
we begin to see the majestic Sawtooth Ridge of Yosemite and Hoover
Wilderness. Night 3 we camp in the shadow of Matterhorn Peak near an
unnamed alpine lake. Day 4, we travel 7 miles to our next camp site
at Robinson Lake 9,500 feet. Then from here, it's all down hill to 7,100
feet arriving at Twin Lakes.
AUG 15- 19 ~ intermediate/ strenuous ~ $650
pp
5% discount if booked before March
15
Trips are fully insured and permitted by USFS
and Yosemite National Park
1. Decide on a scheduled trip or your custom dates and contact us to confirm availability.
RATES for 2005
Backpacking Trips
3 day scheduled trips $390
Trip deposits are $125 per person
View the Policy Statement for more information
Trail Support and Logistical Services
one 4500-5000 cubic inch pack for the first 5
hours.
Rentals
Backpacks
Kelty Super Tioga
4900 ci
adult $20
/$8/ $100
Kelty Tornado
4000
ci adult
$18
/$6/ $100
Osprey Luna
4200
ci woman $18
/$6/ $100
Kelty Long Trail Scout 3000 ci adult/jr
$16
/$4/ $100
Kelty Long Trail Jr.
2300 ci junior
$12
/$4/ $100
Walrus +35
lrg
$20/
$8/ $100
Snowcreek +30
reg
$20/
$8/ $100
Thermarest pads
full
size
$9/
$4/ $30
Eureka Zeus EXO 3 3
per/ 3seas/ 5 lbs $25/ $15/
$160
Primus Cook System
$20/
$10/ $90
Region
PriceRange
Northern California
$225-$650 per person
Leave No Trace Adventures
Box 9476
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158
Phone: 530.544.4726
Email: outfitters@leavenotrace.com
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