• Expedition: Apr 1-6, 2012
  • Dorsey High School
  • Yosemite National Park: Hetch Hetchy

Five students from Dorsey High School in LA came to Yosemite over their spring break. They explored the Hetch Hetchy wilderness, participated in a backcountry stewardship project, and braved rain and even some snow - a first experience for some!

Thank you to the Yosemite Conservancy for their generous support of these students.

Day 2: April 3, 2012

Weather: Sunny, Chilly, Rain
Mileage: 6 miles
Activities: backpacking, hiking
Hiked on the Hetch Hetchy trail for 6 miles to go to base camp
Set up camp
Tents
Tarps
Kitchen stuff
VERY LONGGG DAY!! Plus tired, and hungry

whole group
group hiking hetchy

Day 3: April 4, 2012

Today we hiked off trail from basecamp to a place called Le Conte Point, but after going so far we just camped at a ridge for the afternoon before we had to go back to base camp. We played so many different games and sung songs. Today may have been the best day here!!! It’s snowing!!!

group hetchy

Day 4: April 5, 2012

Windy/sun out 7 miles Hiking down to parking lot Well today is our last day backpacking. We woke up at 6:30 and we ate and pack everything up. At 8:30 we started walking back. It is now like 11; and we only have 2 miles to go. This has been a great 1st camping trip and backpacking trip. Hoy es un bien dia!

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