Find us inside the Yosemite Basecamp in Downtown Groveland, CA!
Guided Adventures in
Yosemite National Park
Echo Adventure Cooperative offers guided outdoor adventures in Yosemite National Park and the surrounding Sierra Nevada. Based in Groveland, California, our locally rooted, worker-owned guide service leads personalized experiences designed around seasonality, trail conditions, and the interests and abilities of our guests.
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From first-time visitors looking for context and confidence to experienced adventurers seeking deeper access, our guides help you experience Yosemite beyond the overlook pullouts.
Our Approach to Guiding in Yosemite
Yosemite is not a static place. Snowpack, runoff, weather, access, and crowd patterns change constantly throughout the year. Our approach to guiding reflects that reality.
Rather than offering rigid itineraries, we design each adventure around current conditions, safety considerations, and your goals. This flexibility allows us to recommend the right activity, at the right elevation, at the right time — whether that’s a mellow valley hike, a shoulder-season backpacking route, or a winter snow-based experience.
Key principles:
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Route selection based on real-time conditions
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Small group, personalized experiences
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Safety-first decision making
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Interpretation of geology, ecology, and local history
Exploring Yosemite Through the Seasons
Each season in Yosemite offers something distinct, and guided adventures look different throughout the year.
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Spring: Waterfalls, lower-elevation trails, early wildflowers, and dynamic conditions shaped by snowmelt.
Summer: Broader trail access, longer days, and classic Yosemite experiences like high country fly fishing, backpacking and long day hikes
Fall: Cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, incredible fall color and expansive views as the landscape quiets.
Winter: Snow-covered terrain, solitude, amazing fly fishing and slower-paced adventures that may include winter hiking or snow travel depending on conditions. ​
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Because access and conditions vary widely, our guides help match each adventure to the season and your comfort level.
Choose the Experience That Fits Your Trip
We offer a range of guided experiences, each tailored to Yosemite’s changing conditions and your interests:​​​
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​Guided Hikes and Snowshoeing Adventures ranging from easy sightseeing walks to more challenging routes, focused on pacing, interpretation, and seasonal highlights.
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Fly Fishing Adventures for all experience levels on regional waters, emphasizing conservation, technique, and seasonal fisheries.
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Adaptive Sightseeing Tours that prioritize accessibility, inclusion, and individualized planning and are designed for all visitors.
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Private and Customized Adventures are available year round to help you make the very most of your time in Yosemite.
All guided adventures include pre-trip planning, professional local guides, and flexible route selection based on current conditions. Specific meeting locations, duration, and difficulty vary by experience and season.
Why Choose Echo Adventure Cooperative
Echo Adventure Cooperative is a worker-owned guide service rooted in the Yosemite region. Our guides live and work locally and bring years of experience navigating Yosemite’s terrain, seasons, and changing conditions.
We prioritize responsible access, Leave No Trace principles, and creating meaningful outdoor experiences that respect both visitors and the landscape.
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Locally based, experienced guides
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Worker-owned cooperative model
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Commitment to sustainability and inclusion
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Small group, personalized experiences
