2021 Trip Expectations for COVID-19

Trip Expectations for COVID-19 (last updated Feb 1, 2021) Dear SYMG Travelers, In response...Read more

SYMG Approaches 30 Years in Da’ Biz

Wow, 30 years of High Sierra trips! Feels like just yesterday it was 1991 with just the three owners living in a rented room at Bass Lake near Yosemite and a small closet full of gear.

Best Beginner Backpacking Trip in Yosemite

When it comes to backpacking in Yosemite, few guided trips offer the same “bang for your buck” as the Yosemite Falls Loop. Whichever direction you intend to travel the loop, it starts by climbing out of Yosemite Valley which comes with significant elevation gain, but you are quickly rewarded by views of some of Yosemite National Park’s most iconic features.

SYMG Guide – Colby Brokvist – Stars in New Short Film, “The Guide”.

Thinking you might enjoy this excellent 10 min film on Colby Brokvist. Colby and...Read more

2021 Day Use Reservation System for Yosemite National Park

A reservation will be required to drive into Yosemite May 21 through September 30,...Read more

Listen to a story 30 Years in the Making!

Tune in to the Leading Steep podcast with Barry Kruse and SYMG founder, Ian...Read more

Black Lives Matter in Outdoor Spaces

Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides stands with the #blacklivesmatter movement and is committed to racial...Read more

What to expect in Yosemite this year

What to expect when entering Yosemite National Park after reopening? (Draft Plan ONLY!!!) Yosemite...Read more

Coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions for SYMG Travelers

Dear SYMG travelers: As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to unfold, we want to keep...Read more

#HelpingourHeroes

Over the recent months, there are many people that have risked their lives to...Read more

How to Apply for Half Dome Permits

In the summertime, permits are required every day of the week to hike Half...Read more

Hosting AirBnB’s CEO Brian Chesky

AirBnB's Brian Chesky joined Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides in Fall of 2019 for an annual "boys trip"

Exploring Hidden Patagonia: The Yosemite of South America

Journey with Guide Jason Angress to Cochamo Valley with SYMG’s Hidden Patagonia Patagonia. The name...Read more

3 Great Backpacking Trips into the heart of Yosemite and the High Sierra.

Getting around Yosemite is easier said than done sometimes. Here are a list of...Read more

Salmon Pesto Pasta

Getting into the backcountry is an immersion into a world of escape. Escape from...Read more

The Ultimate Lebanese Backpacking Pitas

Here's one of our all time favorite quick recipes. The "Pacific Crest Trail Pita" recipe below is a meal that's great for short and long backpacking trips alike.