Fatpacking

Drive or fly into Reno Airport (RNO). The best time to arrive is between around Noon-3PM. However, if you can save a substantial amount on your flight by arriving a few hours earlier or later, then do so.

Take the free airport shuttle to Hotel (TBD)

Equipment shakedown

Trail mix distribution

"Before" measurements taken

Go to REI Reno, 2225 Harvard Way, Reno, NV 89502, (775) 828-9090 for last minute equipment. They close at 7PM

Go out for dinner

Second set of "before" measurements taken

All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in a storage unit Reno Self Storage, 2150 Market Street & 3405 Mill St., Reno, NV,‬775-746-8004.

6AM Shuttle to Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite. This will take 4 hours.

Breakfast on Shuttle

Pick up permit and bear canisters at Wilderness Permit Station

Pack food in canisters

Begin Hiking near Lembert Dome, elevation 8700'.

Hike 6.2 miles to Glen Aulin

Camp at Glen Aulin, elevation 7800'

Miles today: 6.2. Total miles: 6.2

Possible bailout: Tuolumne Meadows.

Hike 7.7 mostly uphill miles to May Lake.

Camp at May Lake, elevation 9300'

Miles today: 7.7. Total miles: 13.5

Possible bailout: Tioga Road

Hike 2.8 downhill miles to Tioga Road

Hike 5.2 downhill miles to Footbridge

Dispersed Camp near footbridge, overlooking Tenaya Creek and Half Dome, elevation 6700'

Miles today: 8.0. Total miles: 21.5

Possible bailout: Tioga Road

Hike 5.0 miles to Indian Rock, elevation 8522'

Hike 1.9 miles to North Dome, elevation 7542'

Hike 2.7 miles to Indian Canyon Creek, elevation 7000'

Dispersed Camp at Indian Canyon Creek, elevation 7000'

Miles today: 9.6. Total miles: 31.1

Possible bailout: Tioga Road or Yosemite Valley

Hike 2.0 miles to the Yosemite Falls trail

Hike 3.2 steep downhill miles to Yosemite Valley

Take free shuttle bus to the Backpacker's Campground

We will arrive early and take the rest of the day off unstructured

Showers, restaurants, laundromat and stores available here

Camp at Yosemite Valley Backpacker's Camp, elevation 4000'.

Miles today: 5.2. Total miles: 36.3

Possible bailout: Yosemite Valley

Buffet Breakfast at Curry Village (included in trip cost)

Day Off in Yosemite Valley

Showers, restaurants, laundromat, museums and stores available here

Lunch provided

Dinner in Yosemite Valley (not included in trip cost)

Camp at Yosemite Valley Backpacker's Camp, elevation 4000'.

Miles today: 0.0. Total miles: 36.3

Possible bailout: Yosemite Valley.

Wake up at the crack of dawn

Break Camp

Take free shuttle bus to Sentinel Beach, Four Mile Trailhead

Hike 4.6 grueling uphill miles up to Glacier Point spur trail

Hike 0.4 round trip miles to Glacier Point for an awesome view and some relaxation

Hike 1.4 miles on the Panorama Trail

Hike 2.1 miles to Illilouette Creek

Dispersed Camp at Illilouette Creek, elevation 6400'

Miles today: 8.5. Total miles: 44.8

Possible bailout: Glacier Point Road or Yosemite Valley.

Hike 2.1 miles back to Panorama Trail

Hike 4.0 scenic miles to Nevada Falls

Hike 1.1 miles to Little Yosemite Valley

Camp at Little Yosemite Valley, elevation 6200'

Miles today: 7.2. Total miles: 52.0

Possible bailout: Glacier Point Road

Day Hike 3.5 miles to the summit of Half Dome, elevation 8842'

Day Hike 3.5 miles back to Little Yosemite Valley

Camp at Little Yosemite Valley, elevation 6200'

Miles today: 7.0. Total miles: 59.0

Possible bailout: Yosemite Valley

Hike 8.3 miles to Merced Lake

Camp at Merced Lake, elevation 7300'.

Miles today: 8.3. Total miles: 67.3

Possible bailout: Yosemite Valley

Hike 1.0 miles to the Ranger Station

Hike 2.9 uphill miles to Babcock Lake

Hike 4.5 uphill miles to Vogelsang.

Camp at Vogelsang, elevation 10100'.

Miles today: 8.4. Total miles: 75.8

Possible bailout: No good options. Tioga Road or Yosemite Valley

Hike 6.0 miles to the Pacific Crest Trail / John Muir Trail

Hike 1.0 miles along Lyell Canyon to Tuolumne Meadows, elevation 8700'

End of Hike

Miles today: 7.0. Total miles: 82.8

Possible bailout: Tioga Road.

4 hour shuttle back to Hotel (TBD)

Your stuff will be transported here soon after you arrive

After measurements taken

Dinner and awards Ceremony

This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.

Free Hotel Breakfast

Take Free Airport Shuttle