Yosemite High Country Backpacking

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.

I'm glad to share what I could capture with you. Click here to see more pictures.

One of the best hikes I had

Lake Garibaldi, North of Vancouver ( around 2 hrs drive from Vancouver)

I did this hike right after I was laid off first time in my career in 2003. I thank God giving me a peaceful and joyful mind to enjoy the time HE prepared for me. Special thanks to a person who was from Portland area and provided me some very needed batteries so I and all of us can still remember and enjoy what I did. 

Here is the link to see those pictures. Remember to read the notes underneath each picture.