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Guided backpacking experiences that inspire for a lifetime.

Discover awe-inspiring terrain and unplug off the grid while accomplishing something big. Our small group guided backpacking treks are team-oriented, easy to join, and open to all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.

  • Unplug off the grid.
  • Accomplish something incredible.
  • Show up with your personal items, we take care of the rest.
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MT. Whitney 2023

Now booking 2023 treks to Mt. Whitney. Best route in California. Open to all, easy to join!

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OUR TREKS

TRANS-SIERRA XTREME CHALLENGE

1 Week | 75 Miles

GRAND CANYON CHALLENGE

3 Nights | 25-30 Miles

HELL FOR SURE

5 Nights | 40 Miles

THUNDER RIVER

5 Nights | 32 Miles

TEHIPITE VALLEY

5 Nights | 45 Miles

MOUNT GODDARD

5 Nights | 50 Miles

THE CONFLUENCE

6 Nights | 55 Miles

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“An Empowering Experience”

Read hundreds of reviews from our past participants.

Can’t help but feel so proud of myself.

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The Grand Canyon Challenge has been truly an amazing experience that I’ll remember for life! This is my first backpacking trip, and I’ve never carried a 30+lbs pack ever before. Looking back, I cannot believe I completed this challenge and can’t help but feeling so proud of myself. There so many things to remember for this trip…
Isabella Ye
Grand Canyon Challenge

TSX ran it like clockwork.

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I have traveled to about 50 countries and have done things like trekking in Nepal, climbing Kilimanjaro, and hiking in the Swiss Alps, and this trip ranks up there along with those as great experiences. You can read of the beauty of the trip from all the others. Why do this trip with TSX? I didn’t want to hike the route alone and in doing this trip I can say that TSX ran it like “clockwork”. I can’t imagine…
Mike Peters
Tran-Sierra Xtreme Challenge

First rate from beginning to end.

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The trip was first rate from beginning to end. I hiked the Grand Canyon with a group of women from Over50Outside who were all participating in #52hikechallenge. Several had never camped or backpacked before, a couple were veteran backpackers and there was everything in between. To a person, we all had an awesome time. Great views, challenging terrain and awesome…
Monica Calhoun
Grand Canyon Challenge
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  • Open to all
  • Off the Grid
  • Physical challenge
  • Team effort
  • Easy to join
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10-MINUTE SHORT FILM

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As featured the 2023 Look Out Film Festival, Thorns & Roses is an inspiring original 10-minute Short Film that chronicles the highs and lows of a group of experienced and first-time backpackers as they trek across the Sierra to Mt. Whitney as a team with TSX.

LISTEN TO OUR MIGHTY BLUE PODCAST

After two failed attempts to summit Mt. Whitney, Appalachian Trail thru hiker and Hiking Radio Network podcaster “Mighty Blue” Steve Adams connected with TSX co-founder Chris Casado at the suggestion of a listener. Nearly one year later, his third attempt was a success. What was the missing ingredient? Follow his journey to Mt. Whitney on a three part podcast.

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We provide free online classes and events on a weekly basis via Zoom to help educate and inspire people about backpacking. Whether you are new to the outdoors or an experienced adventurer, get inspired by joining a TSX online event that’s right for you! All times Pacific.

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WHERE WE OPERATE

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Since 2011

#1 Provider of Guided Backpacking Services to Mt. Whitney

Grand Canyon
National Park

Since 2014

Fastest Growing Provider of Grand Canyon Backpacking Experiences

John Muir Wilderness

Since 2018

Leading Innovator of Guided Off-Trail Routes in the Sierra