Just returned from our second annual Yosemite High Sierra sojourn. Once again, my daughter Zoe, and my loyal hiking/swim buddy Tema joined me for 6 days of luxe tent camping, gorgeous trails, alpine lakes and waterfalls, and mountain meditation. Rounding out the group was Zoe's good-sport boyfriend Chris, our dear friend Barry, and Tema's lovely daughter and recent UCB grad, Jessica. We set up a base camp at White Wolf, and did a couple of easy day hikes to acclimate.
After several days, Barry and Jess returned to LA, leaving Zoe, Chris, Tema and me to complete the High Sierra Camp loop we started last year. We spent the first night at Glen Aulin, and the next at May Lake. I was worried about the 8 mile ascent on day 2, but there was no pain, all gain. The hiking was spectacular, the views were endless, and the weather was perfect. I am so proud of the old-ladies-gone-wild for completing the High Sierra Loop. And can't wait to come back next year.
The HSC lottery opens tomorrow, and I will be applying for our third annual trip. For 2011, we are hoping to return to Glen Aulin and May Lake, but this time for two nights apiece so we can take day hikes and bask in the setting.
