Sequoia National Park Backcountry “Sampler"
- Location: Sequoia National Park, CA
- Type of Adventure: Multi-pitch rock climbing and alpine scrambling.
- Season: July, August.
- Prerequisite Skills: Basic rock climbing and lightweight backpacking.
- Best Lodging Type: Backcountry camping.
- Nearest Airport: Fresno, CA
- Best trip length: 7 days.
- Advance logistics required: Permits require a couple months of advance planning.
- Local Partner: Sierra Mountain Guides
- Itinerary:
- Day 1: Beautiful, long walk to Hamilton Lake in “Valhalla"
- Day 2: N Ridge of Hamilton Dome. 5.7 8 pitches.
- Day 3: Move camp to the Big Arroyo.
- Day 4: West Ridge of Black Kaweah. Huge, fourth class scrambling route to an amazing summit.
- Day 5: Move camp cross country to Tamarack Lake.
- Day 6: Sabre Ridge. 5.7. Many Pitches.
- Day 7: Exit