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Tahoe Adventure Company has a High Sierra Guided Backpacking Adventure for every experience level. A variety of options exist for 2 to 8 day overnight backpacking excursions. The Sierra Nevada mountain range has an extensive trail system with many trail-heads providing access to incredible terrain. Alpine lakes are strewn along the glacial and volcanic range offering pristine camp sites. Backpacking routes and options are endless. Guests gain wilderness and navigation skills and the appreciation of our untamed areas. Guided backpacking adventures are currently offered on a custom basis with a 2 person minimum and tiered pricing based on group size. Routes travel along the Pacific Crest Trail and other trail systems with various itineraries offered throughout the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Region. All trips are inclusive of knowledgeable guides, logistics, route planning, meals, camp equipment for food preparation, water filtration, and camp safety (stoves, water filters, bear canisters, cookware, etc), tents, and permit fees. Backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and mess kits are required and can be rented from us if needed. Custom dates available during May through October. Please call 530-913-9212 for more information and detailed itineraries. |
Lessons and Tours | Mileage | Level of Terrain | Length | |
Old Highway 40 to Flora Lake via the Pacific Crest Trail | 5+ miles | Easy (+500ft., - 400 ft.) | 2 days | Contact |
Old Highway 40 to Flora/Azalea Lake (and out to Donner Summit Sno-Park) | 4 miles | Easy (+500ft., - 400 ft.) | 2 days | Contact |
Donner Summit to Peter Grubb Hut (with Day Hike to Paradise Lake) | 18 miles | Moderate (+1800 ft., -1100 ft.) | 3 days | Contact |
Donner Summit to Paradise Lake (with overnight stop near Peter Grubb Hut) | 18 miles | Moderate (+1800ft; -1100ft) | 2-3 days | Contact |
Donner Summit to White Rock Lake | 20 miles | Moderate to Difficult (+2100 ft., - 1400 ft.) | 3-4 days | Contact |
Warren, White Rock, Paradise Loop | 22 miles | Difficult (+5500 ft., - 4000 ft.) | 4-5 days | Contact |
Five Lakes to Donner Pass via the Pacific Crest Trail | 18 miles | Moderate to Difficult (+3900 ft.) | 2-3 days | Contact |
Spooner State Park to Marlette Lake/Marlette Peak | Up to 24 miles | Moderate (+1200 ft. - 400 ft.) | 2-3 days | Contact |