Rent a Metolius Session II crash pad with easy 24/7 shed pickup
1 - 6 day rentals available!
Crash pad, carry bag
Gear & Bike Rentals: Full refund on cancellations 24 hours in advance of excursion start time. Cancellations within 24 hours will be refunded 50% of the listed price. You will not be charged a cancellation fee if your trip is cancelled by Echo Adventure Cooperative due to weather, fire, road closures, or guide unavailability.
No. Same-day pickup isn’t offered—reserve for tomorrow and your rental will be available starting at 12:00 AM on your first rental day.
Your rental charge is based on pickup and drop-off times. If you pick up early or return late, you’ll be charged for the additional time.
Complete the registration form to receive a unique access code and instructions. Inside the shed, use the whiteboards above each rental bay to find your name and take only the gear labeled for you.
Pick up at 11892 Ponderosa Lane in downtown Groveland
The guides here have built a strong reputation across two distinct offerings: Yosemite valley tours and fly fishing trips. Annette and Allie consistently earn praise for their personalized touring approach, adjusting pace and itinerary to match the group's interests and fitness level. The tours are small, capped at nine people, which keeps the experience intimate and unhurried. Park entry is bundled into the tour price, so there's no scrambling for timed reservations. On the fishing side, Kevin and Bryant are the names that come up again and again. Kevin in particular gets credit for working well with complete beginners, including kids, while still delivering a rewarding experience for more seasoned anglers. Bryant brings genuine passion to the water and has gone out of his way to communicate with non-English speaking guests. Guides come prepared with gear, snacks, and local knowledge that would take years to accumulate on your own. Gear rentals are also available for independent hikers, with friendly staff and smooth logistics for pickup and return. The overall picture here is a well-organized cooperative where guides genuinely care about the experience. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with one low-rated review left without any written feedback, so there's little to caution against beyond making sure you request your preferred guide when booking.
My family and I booked the Private Yosemite Valley Tour & Roosevelt BBQ. Our guide, Nate, was knowledgeable about the history, topography, and local flare of the Valley. He offered helpful recommendations for our next day of travel and offered an all around good vibe. We originally wanted a high country excursion in Yosemite but this trip was well worth the price and time, hitting all the major sights of the valley. Capped off with a good meal, we had a blast. Thanks Nate!
Meredeth Kleve
June 18, 2026
My family and I booked the Private Yosemite Valley Tour & Roosevelt BBQ. Our guide, Nate, was knowledgeable about the history, topography, and local flare of the Valley. He offered helpful recommendations for our next day of travel and offered an all around good vibe. We originally wanted a high country excursion in Yosemite but this trip was well worth the price and time, hitting all the major sights of the valley. Capped off with a good meal, we had a blast. Thanks Nate!
Meredeth Kleve
June 18, 2026