Sept. 25, 2011 John and Lindsay were great. They do an outstanding job of helping ensure you are ready for the hike, letting you know what is coming up and helping to keep you focused on the goal of reaching the summit. I will use them again for another trip to the the top of Half Dome and can not... More

John at Y Explore led exceptional hikes of Half Dome and Cloud's Rest. We just followed him, and his tips, and had a wonderful time. More

I'm SO glad I went with a guide and I'm SO glad I chose Y Explore! These guys were great. Extremely knowledgeable, educated on Yosemite and well-equipped to deal with hikers on different levels (on the same hike). We were a group of 2 women and 3 men Only the guys knew each other). Several different levels of skill. Our... More

I want to thank John and Lindsey on doing such a superb job on helping me succeed on reaching to top (and bottom) of Half Dome! It was one of the toughest things I've ever done but they provided great knowledge/safety, patience and humor. I'm already planning my next hike with Y Explore. More

I loved it had a great day. Saw wild life and magnificent views. John was great company and knew so much about the park, it's history and it's inhabitants. We even saw a bear and her cubs. Y Explore couldn't have made it easier. Now I need to train to try the half dome More

I was afraid my 3 kids and my wife would not like the hike, but they loved it!!! Lindsay explained my kids many facts that were very interesting. The scenery is breathtaking and the hike is quite easy. I recommend this hike to families. More

Experienced guide full of knowledge and enthusiasm. Great way to learn about and see Yosemite off the beaten path and from a different perspective. My kids (8 and 10) hiked nearly 6 miles and were entertained by learning about the flora, fauna and "leave no trace". On the last leg they were quized about what they learned by the kid... More

This was our first trip to Yosemite. We were not disapointed in choosing Y explore. Our guide John was great with our 12 yo daughters and extremely knowledgable @ the Park and all things flora and fauna. The Sentinal Dome Hike was fantastic. While in "that neck of the woods" also check out the views from Washburn Point. While the... More

If you only have 1 day to explore Yosemite and have never been to the park before YExplore is a great option. They provided great directions from our B&B to the start of the hike, and all of the tips on the website (how much water to bring, clothes to wear, shoes to wear, etc) were very helpful in preparing... More