Here we are at the start of a 77-mile adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail from the Sonoma Pass to Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park. With 30 lbs in our backpacks, we would start high and descend down into the forests of Yosemite NP. There were a lot of ups and downs as we climbed out of many valleys. With the dry Winter, there was some concern in finding a campsite with a water source.

We would meet several backpackers who had started at the U.S. - Mexico border and attempting to hike to the Canadian border, 2663 miles, before the seasons changed. They were always very friendly with a smile on their faces.