Guided Half Dome Hike

Summary: I’m very thankful I decided to book the guided half dome hike for me and my boyfriend. We are not experienced hikers. We were lucky to have John as our tour guide. We also had two other gentlemen join us for the adventure. It was nice to have a small group. John has a ton of experience and knowledge to share. To be honest, I wasn’t convinced we would be able to complete the cables. My boyfriend has a pretty good fear of heights. And I’ve read how scary the cables can be. But we did conquer them! 😁 I know, for 100% fact, we would not have been successful without John’s guidance. He, quite remarkable, calmed my boyfriend. I’ve never been able to calm him. I need John’s skills. John managed to successfully get all of us up the cables, an hour to enjoy the summit, and back to our cars well before sunset. It was a great day. Thanks! I appreciate y’all so much.

Summary: John was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable about the history of Yosemite , and patient with participants of hike. Safely guided our group up to the top of the cables on Half Dome and back down! Great experience!!!

Summary: Amazing day!! from the moment I booked this trip Catherine was super helpful and responsive. The day of the trip John was everything I would ask for in a guide. Helpful, safe, reliable, knowledgeable and fun. I felt confident and safe the entire trip. He took pictures throughout for us and also was very safe and followed COVID safety. What a phenomenal day.

Summary: John is a great guide! This is a strenuous hike even for someone who is fit, but it's an amazing experience.

Summary: Our guide was fabulous. Ashley definitely made a difference in our completion of the entire hike. She was positive and very encouraging the entire way. Before the hike Catherine was very accommodating in extendI guess our cancellation deadline to help us make the best decision for us. We definitely will use YExplore again.

Summary: A once in a lifetime experience that couldn’t have happened without our guide, John, from YExplore! I highly recommend booking with this company. They are a small, family run business and our guide was great. I felt incredibly safe and supported throughout the 12-hour hike. There is no chance I could have made it to the top and back without his insight, knowledge, and coaching. It was a trip we will never forget and we owe it to YExplore. Thank you!

Summary: Everything was amazing from booking, to meeting my guide and Ashley herself, to the experience. I was a last minute booker, but Catherine was able to make it happen. Catherine coached me through the whole preparation. I arrived at Yosemite could not find my guide and panicked. No worries texted Catherine (yes at 0500 in the morning) and called Ashley, next thing Ashley drives right up to me. Ashley was all the good words you can think of. I most enjoyed her knowledge ,not just of Yosemite, but of hiking. The goal was the top and Ashley held myself and another hiker to that goal. We reached the top of Half Dome at noon. If it wasn't for Ashley assistance on making this extraneous hike possible (the hiking techniques, hydration and fueling, when and how long to take breaks, etc.) I'm sure my abilities would've faded. I recommend using YExplore for this and other adventures offered. You will not be disappointed. Thank you YExplore, I truly felt amazing in myself.

Summary: I chose YExplore for this trip because of their safety practices and excellent reviews. I felt very comfortable with John providing guidance and ensuring that the group was safe and successful. Although it was a very windy day and we couldn't stay at the top long, we achieved our summit safely. It was an incredible experience!

Summary: I booked a 3 day wilderness hike with YExplore and enjoyed every minute. Ashley was beyond amazing with her expertise, guidance and professionalism! She led us each step of the way (especially on the cables), helped us set up the perfect camp location with bear awareness and was so fun along the way. Also, the food was great and we were never hungry. I highly recommend Ashley and YExplore for your next adventure!

Summary: Just completed my first hike up half dome with Yexplore, I had the pleasure of meeting some pretty cool guides John & Robert who took 5 hikers to the summit in 5.5 hours. It was a combination of hard work, good times, lots of laughs, met new friends that helped the pain of the physicality seem less daunting. The views are stunning, the price was well worth it. I will be forever grateful for this once in a lifetime experience. The guides really do everything they can to keep you motivated even when you feel like you want to stop. They gave excellent directions and tips to navigate the cables up and down to insure that you could trust yourself and b your guide to a safe finish. Thank you so much for the time of my life.