Reviews

Our trip was well planned out down to the littlest detail. The guides we’re always available to answer questions and very helpfull to provide interesting information about the areas or the places we attended. It was a great mix of running and relaxation.. This is my second trip with Kiana as the lead guide.. again she knocked it out of the park. I’ll definitely do another running vacation with Rogue.

Run Mammoth & Yosemite was my 3rd domestic trip with RE, and one of many more I have taken over the years with this company. After multiple amazing adventures all over the globe, the expectations were set quite high – and as usual, RE does not disappoint, and consistently delivers fantastic experience! The runs were meticulously planned and hand picked to include some of the most iconic and spectacular locales in High Sierra. Our guides were not only expert trail runners, but impressively versed in mountain safety, altitude adaptation, and general wilderness knowledge. With a group varying greatly in fitness level, trail running experience, and personal running goals, everyone was provided with an enjoyable, safe, and satisfying experience. The trip logistics (transfers, accommodations, non-running attractions, meals) were perfectly organized, and provided for a well balanced mixture of challenging runs/hikes, down time for relaxation, and ample time for enjoying time with new friends in some of the most beautiful settings Nature can provide.

This trip was such a fabulous experience! I injured myself days prior to leaving. Kianna Ashly and Ryan pivoted to make sure that I got to enjoy everything I was capable of doing. The food was incredible and allowed for dietary restrictions. The lodging was wonderful and unique to the area, very enjoyable. The runs/hikes were amazing and gave us all options based on our abilities. It’s hard to beat the Eastern Sierra Nevada in September. Meeting people from all over, sharing stunning landscape and physical challenge, allowed us to bond in a very special way. I was so impressed by the level of organization and attention to detail that went into making this trip so successful. Well done team! Thank you for helping me create memories that will last a lifetime! Looking forward to the next adventure.

I want to thank Kiana, Matt and Ashly for this wonderful adventure. This was my second trip with Rogue. This trip was extremely well planned. The runs were everything I would have wanted to see in Mammoth and Yosemite. The meadow runs were full of great views and terrains – great fast runs. The Pinnacle was the Cloud Rest Trail – with the best view of the entire park. Lodging was great. My favorite was having the hot tub at the end of the runs. The hot water really helped with the recovery at the end of the day and got me ready for a new run. The guides took care of everything and I really loved everyone in my group. Such a blast. I’m looking forward to another Rogue adventure.

Fantastic guides, great selection of routes. The trip was well run with good attention to detail and concern for safety. All runners, regardless of their speed, felt welcomed by the other guests and guides. I’ve traveled with several other companies on many other trips and Rogue Expeditions is as good or better than other travel providers. I’m looking forward to many future trips with them.

Like other Rogue trips that I have been on, this one was just as good as the others. The scenery was wonderful, especially at the tops of the mountains. There was a good mix of running and hiking during the week. The accommodations were great as were the meals and the guides. And as usual, the other participants were all great to be with. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to others.

This was my third trip with Rogue Expeditions, and I sincerely think Mammoth & Yosemite will become a Rogue classic. It’s. That. Good. It’s a Level 3, Rogue’s hardest rating, but you don’t have to be fast. Hike the ups, jog the downs, and you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the views. And the views are INCREDIBLE. Our group had a wide range of paces and a mix of ages. This trip is so inclusive. Whatever your pace, it’s for you. Truly. I was in the back for pretty much every run, and there was always a guide right there with me. I always felt included. I never held anyone up. Every day had a shorter route option, whether you wanted to take it easy or cut the day down. You could even skip a run entirely and enjoy the spa and facilities (but I’d encourage you to do ALL the runs, they’re so good!!). The itinerary is so thoughtfully planned. It starts in Mammoth with an easier run to help folks adjust to the altitude. From there it builds. First Glen Aulin in Yosemite, with its waterfalls and Tuolumne Meadows. Then a shorter recovery day at Reversed Peak in June Lake, which turned out to be my favorite run of the trip (hello, fall colors!). Then the big finale: Clouds Rest, where you stand above Half Dome and look down into Yosemite Valley. The 360-degree views are wild. Another thing I really appreciate about Rogue: all you have to do is get yourself to the arrival airport. From there, everything is handled: pickup, lodging, every meal, and snacks and water on every run. With the spa, sauna, pool and hot springs, recovery is built in too. It makes traveling with them so easy. And the guides. Oh my god, the guides. Three guides for ten guests. They spread out on every run, with someone at the front, the middle and the back, so nobody is alone or rushed. Ashly, Kiana and Matt were our guides, and they are truly, truly the best. Most of our group came solo. The people on these trips become fast friends. Every. Single. Time. And just like every group trip, the people truly make it special. I’ve already booked my fourth Rogue trip: the Balkans in 2027. If you’re on the fence about booking this trip, do it! You can do it. I can’t think of a better way to explore than with a group this supportive.

This was my fourth Rogue Expeditions trip (after Lake Tahoe in 2015, Iceland in 2021, and Ireland in 2023) and this one like the first three was absolutely amazing. This was my first time doing a “Level 3” trip – which candidly I wasn’t aware was a thing, but essentially means there were a couple longer / harder runs than I had done on the previous trips. Despite being a little intimidated by that, myself and everyone else in the group were able to successfully run the longest distance offered every single day. I can even say that I admit I wasn’t as trained up as I would’ve liked to have been and was still able to complete all the beautiful trails that had been mapped for us. The guides were extremely helpful and friendly. Kiana, Ashly and Matt always had positive attitudes, they were always willing to go above and beyond with anything that was asked of them, and I hope to see them again in the future. The trails in Mammoth and Yosemite completely blew me away with how beautiful they were. There were some technical sections, and a lot of hiking on some tough uphills, but the time of year meant the trails weren’t crowded and also we even got some early Fall foliage peaking through. The accommodations were very comfortable and felt genuine to the area. It was a bummer to not get to go out on a boat due to a rain storm, but because our lodging in June Lake had a heated pool and hot tub, we were still able to have plenty of free time to get in the water. I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to explore the Eastern Sierras. It was my first time to the area and won’t be my last.