In 2008 early August, I went with REI on this fantastic Yosemite High Country backpacking. The reason this is called high country is that all the trails are at an
altitude above 8,000 feet rather than the more popular places in
Yosemite Vally around 5,000+ feet. Therefore, there are a lot less
people.
This trip allowed me to learn the basics of backpacking but without the pain or uncertainty to prepare for it. By paying REI, they provided wonderful guides, tents, all the foods, cooking wares needed and most importantly the planning of the trip.
REI
designed the very scenic and enjoyable routes which I hope to go again
in the future. They cooked for us, led us for off-trail hike and of
course taught many things along the way.
Mostly importantly, thank our God, we had great great weather and all necessary provisions. Even the guides said we were lucky. No rain, no bugs, no mosquito, blue sky, sky full of stars at night, green meadows, not so cold in the lake for swimming, no wetness in the morning, experienced and great guides, many enjoyable fellow backpackers including military staff, lawyer, cardiologist, families coming together.
Mostly importantly, thank our God, we had great great weather and all necessary provisions. Even the guides said we were lucky. No rain, no bugs, no mosquito, blue sky, sky full of stars at night, green meadows, not so cold in the lake for swimming, no wetness in the morning, experienced and great guides, many enjoyable fellow backpackers including military staff, lawyer, cardiologist, families coming together.
I'm glad to share what I could capture with you. Click here to see more pictures.
