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Custom Interpretive Hiking Tours in Yosemite National Park are open to Individuals and Groups of all ages and experience levels at all times throughout the year. We guarantee smaller group sizes for a more personalized experience. View our Calendar to plan your next Yosemite Adventure. If a tour is not scheduled, we will customize one for you.

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Cathedral Peak from Tressider Peak by John DeGrazio

YOSEMITE GUIDES

Author, David Lukas, lends his expertise to the faculty of Y explore Yosemite Adventures where several experienced Naturalists direct our hiking tours. David is the author of Wild Birds of California and the newly revised Sierra Nevada Natural History guidebook. John DeGrazio is the company's founder and continues to enjoy sharing wonderful Yosemite experiences with clients of all ages on numerous diverse trails throughout the park. Lindsay Black is bilingual and can lead both English and Spanish speaking tours. Ryan Potts and Tamara Faulkner are expert backpackers who completed the 2600 mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) together. Zeb Drivdahl is a trained EMT and Search and Rescue professional who enjoys every minute of the time he spends in the Sierra. James McGrew spends each summer leading interpretive programs for the Parks Department and is available for our specialty programs in Hetch Hetchy Valley. Alexa Melville and Christelle Harris are an avid hiking and rock climbing mother and daughter team whose team building skills are appreciated by all groups. Carrie Carlson is a recreation specialist who has developed several programs for the youth, families, and seniors. Brian, Jacob, and Lindsay have spent countless hours on the trails in Yosemite and throughout the world.

Our Tours - Certified wilderness guides provide security and safety while exploring Yosemite's scenic terrain. Our richly experienced photography guides focuses on offering expert advice to clients while shooting in prime locations within the natural setting of the park. We outfit every tour with communication devices, navigation tools, and first aid equipment.

Anyone with a sense of adventure and a love of the outdoors is encouraged to join us for a day on the trails to share memories of a lifetime. Individuals, Groups, and Families are welcome.

 

NATURALIST & ADVENTURE HIKING GUIDES

Each naturalist hiking guide possesses a wealth of experience hiking, backpacking, and guiding throughout Yosemite's wilderness. Every guide also owns a vast knowledge of Yosemite's terrain which allows us to offer many unique specialty outings throughout the park in all seasons.

 

John DeGrazio

David Lukas

Mark Petersen

Lindsay Black

Dan Webster

James McGrew

Zeb Drivdahl

Tamara Faulkner

Ryan Potts

Thomas Atkins

Christelle Harris

 

ASSISTANT GUIDES

Joel Metzger

Dan Amend

Timothy Dondero

Cole Przybyla

Ashley Pittman

Alexa Melville

Jennifer Perry

Scott Pittman

Carrie Carlson

Lindsay Trevino

 

 

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