The Trans-Sierra Xtreme (TSX) Challenge is an annual series of guided 75 mile backpacking treks across Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The inspirational journey traverses some of the most remote regions of the Sierra Nevada before culminatin
The Trans-Sierra Xtreme (TSX) Challenge is an annual series of guided 75 mile backpacking treks across Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The inspirational journey traverses some of the most remote regions of the Sierra Nevada before culminating with an ascent on Mt. Whitney (elev. 14,505 feet), the highest point in the lower 48 states.
Guided 8 night, 75 mile trans-Sierra trek across Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Mt. Whitney Transportation from the Clovis/Fresno area to our trailhead Return transportation from the Eastern Sierra back to Clovis/Fresno Personalized pack check on the morning of departure, or earlier Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks on the trail Group gear and equipment (tents, cooking gear, water purifiers, permits and first aid) Select personal gear, if needed (backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad) *if you have your own gear, you're welcome to bring it Hearty post-hike closing meal and opportunity to shower Inspiration for a lifetime
Since 1983, our founders have taken over 500 ambitious individuals on the week-long trans-Sierra trek. Our guides are among the most experienced backpackers in the Sierra. We are educators who lead by example in our appreciation of the outdoors.
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