Yosemite Camp and Explore - Memorial Day Weekend
Yosemite National Park is one of the first wilderness parks and the most popular in the United States. Yosemite is best known for its waterfalls, but within its 1,200 square miles of wild lands you will find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, and much more. While there, we will be camping in the valley and taking side trips to view the thousand foot granite walls, some of which include the famous El Capitan, exploring the valley and taking in the scenery.
Trip Cost
SRWC Member: $140
Faculty, Staff, Non Enrolled CSUSB Student, and Alumni Association: $170
Affiliate: $185
Sponsored Guest: $280
Pre-Trip Meeting / Sign-Up Deadline
May 19, 2020 @ 6pm
Activity Level
3 - Adventurous
Trip Departs From
CSUSB Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Itinerary
Day 1: We will meet at the SRWC at noon to pack the van up, making sure we have the necessary gear for a successful trip. Our drive is roughly 330 miles / 531 km (6-7 hours) with stops for dinner and gas. We will stop for dinner around Oakhurst. We will spend the rest of night setting up a campfire at the camp and getting ready for some sleep.
Day 2: Saturday will begin early for a quick breakfast, for it will be a lengthy day. Our adventure will start on the Mist Trail where we will hike towards Vernal Falls (~1 mile) and continue to Nevada Falls (~1.5 miles), which adds to about 7 miles round trip. The elevation gain is roughly 3000 feet, which means the trail is steep. Be prepared for some hiking. After our day hike, we will catch a shuttle to check out the visitor center, Ansel Adams gallery, gift shops, and Yosemite Falls before having dinner at the Yosemite Lodge. From there, we will head back to camp for some smores and rest.
Day 3:
Day 3: Sunday will begin with breakfast at 8am. We will pack up, check out of the camp by 9am, and visit the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. After having lunch, we will make our way back to the van and be on the road by 2pm so we can make it back at the campus by 7PM.
Packing List
Weather
Food
7 meals are included, starting with breakfast on day 1 (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner)
2 dinners are not included. Bring money.
Hygiene and Comfort
We will be carrying our all our food, shelter, clothing, water and equipment in a pack weighting up to 40lbs. We will be staying in reserved campsites. The campsites are within close proximity to vault toilets and there are NO showers. We will treat water from a nearby spring or bring enough water from CSUSB. You will have the option to share a tent with one or two people or sleep out under the cover of the stars. Light weight tents, warm synthetic sleeping bags, foam pads and ground tarps will be provided to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. The ground consists of soft soil.
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