Hike Yosemite with Pattie Gonia
Adventure with purpose
Join critically acclaimed drag queen, environmentalist and advocate for inclusivity and diversity in the outdoors Pattie Gonia on a 5-day hiking adventure through Yosemite National Park.
Between May 17 to May 21, 2026, explore the landscapes of California’s High Sierra – giant sequoia trees, beautiful views from the top of Sentinel Dome and thunderous waterfalls of the appropriately named Mist Trail. As you hike, learn about the area’s Native American heritage and pioneer past, and about the important work being done to preserve and protect the region.
Only 10 spots are available, and due to high demand they’ll be allocated at random. For a chance to join Pattie Gonia on this trip, fill out the form below.
About the trip
This trip is part of our special Active-ism range, a series of adventures created for travelers who want to explore and help protect the USA’s national parks. The National Park Service is facing its largest ever budget cut, putting access, preservation and local communities that rely on tourism at risk.
We've partnered with Pattie Gonia to give our 5-day Hiking in Yosemite National Park trip an Active-ism twist, with the goal of helping travelers learn how to advocate for the parks' futures.
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What to expect
Days: 5
Dates: Sunday May 17 to Thursday May 21, 2026
Price: $2830/person
Connect with Pattie Gonia and your fellow hikers in San Francisco, then hit the road for Yosemite National Park. When you arrive, set off on your first hike of the trip – a short downhill hike through the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias.
Take on the Mist Trail – Yosemite’s signature hike. The trail gets you right up close to Vernal and Nevada Falls, and there’ll be panoramic views across the valley toward the iconic Half Dome and rock formation and along the Merced River.
Head out along the Taft Point Trail to Sentinel Dome, hiking through red fir forest to views over Yosemite Valley. Continue along the southern rim of the valley to Taft Point and the Fissures for amazing views of El Capitan and the Cathedral Rocks.
After a free morning, set off on a walk from Yosemite Conservancy. As you go, you’ll hear Native American stories and learn about the important work the group does for the Native American community and preserving their culture within the park. After, travel back to Yosemite and maybe head for dinner with your group to celebrate a trip well-travelled.
Say goodbye to Yosemite and head west to San Francisco. Stop in at a local restaurant along the way for a final lunch with your group, before walking over the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Your adventure then finishes when you arrive in San Francisco this afternoon.
About your host
Blending climate action with joy, storytelling and bold self-expression, Pattie Gonia has built a global community of more than 1.4 million people who believe environmentalism should be accessible, intersectional and fun.
They're the co-founder of the Outdoorist Oath, a non-profit dedicated to getting BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and femme communities into the outdoors, and the founder of the Queer Outdoor & Environmental Job Board, a free resource helping queer individuals get hired and diversify outdoor and environmental industries. Through their work, Pattie has fundraised over $2.7 million for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and environmental nonprofits.
Pattie’s film projects include Won’t Give Up, Birds Tell Us and Everything to Lose, using visual storytelling to inspire action and hope. Their impact has been recognized by TIME Magazine (Next Gen Leader 2024), National Geographic (Nat Geo 33 Changemaker), Outside Magazine (Person of the Year 2022), Vogue, The Advocate and Yale University, among others.
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