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Meet Your Guide: Rowan Knight

Meet Your Guide: Rowan Knight

Adventure, Art, and a Little Bit of Cheesecake Rowan Knight brings a rare blend of creativity, compassion, and curiosity to the trail—and we’re stoked to have them on the Lasting Adventures team! From Arkansas to the American Southwest Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Rowan first fell in love with backpacking during undergrad in Colorado. “I…

Half Dome Equipment List

Half Dome Equipment List

Guide-Approved Essential Equipment List for Half Dome After leading thousands of day hikers and backpackers to the Half Dome summit over the years, we have a pretty good idea of what equipment to pack to ensure a safe and memorable experience. Here’s our guide-approved Half Dome equipment list: Essential Half Dome Equipment A quality day…

Top Ten Waterfalls in Yosemite You Have to See

Top Ten Waterfalls in Yosemite You Have to See

Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in the world. With dramatic plunges, powerful cascades, and serene alpine settings, these waterfalls are more than just scenic—they’re unforgettable experiences. Whether visiting in peak flow season (typically spring) or catching misty rainbows in the summer, here are ten waterfalls you won’t want…

Meet the Guide: Caroline Shipley

Meet the Guide: Caroline Shipley

From the small town of Krum, Texas to the wide-open deserts of Joshua Tree, Caroline Shipley is chasing her dream—and helping others find theirs along the way. With three years of guiding under her belt and a heart full of curiosity, she’s bringing her love of the outdoors, food, and connection to her first season…

Meet the Guide: Chloe Huggins

Meet the Guide: Chloe Huggins

From Kentucky’s Red River Gorge to Yosemite’s Cloud’s Rest, Chloe Huggins has followed her curiosity, energy, and love for wild places into a career helping others discover the outdoors. Now in her fourth year of guiding and first with Lasting Adventures, Chloe brings a contagious enthusiasm and an impressive knowledge base, from geography and geology…

Half Dome FAQ

Half Dome FAQ

Half Dome FAQ: Answers to our clients’ most frequently asked Half Dome Questions Over the past 25 years, we’ve led thousands of clients to the summit of Half Dome. Here’s a list of Half Dome FAQ’s that come up on our adventures! Half Dome Hike FAQ When is the best time of year to summit…

Meet the Guide: Eli Flaim

Meet the Guide: Eli Flaim

We’re thrilled to introduce Eli Flaim, one of the newest additions to the Lasting Adventures team! Originally from Kirksville, Missouri, Eli’s journey into the world of backpacking started with a university wilderness program, and he’s been chasing mountain trails, rock faces, and adventure ever since. This summer, he’s bringing his passion, creativity, and serious hacky…