If you love being in the Sierra,
you'll love mule pack trips! All the joys of backpacking and
more without carrying a pack!
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The
Mule Pack Section conducts camping trips in the Sierra Nevada
Mountains lasting between four and seven days. Most trips start
on the east side, from Lone Pine in the south to Yosemite in the
north. Because mules carry 30 to 55 pounds of each participant's
gear, food, and supplies, you can enjoy the beauties and
activities of the Sierra without the burden of a heavy backpack
and with a greater variety of food, a larger tent, and other
amenities not possible on a typical backpack.
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Each summer, you can usually choose from five or six trips to
different locations.
On the first day, mules carry our gear while we hike separately
to our selected campsite in a scenic wilderness area, typically at
an elevation of 9,000 to 11,000 feet We set up our base
camp and on the "layover" days enjoy hiking, fishing,
reading, relaxing or whatever activity the participant chooses.
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All activities are informal and unscheduled. In the evenings,
we enjoy the traditional Mule Pack Happy Hour -- a potluck that
often serves as dinner -- that includes goodies contributed by
participants and wine provided by the Section. The Happy Hour
provides an opportunity for everyone to decide the next day's
activities and hike destinations. If wilderness regulations allow, a
campfire is part of this event. On the last day, the mules
return to pick up our gear and we hike out, looking forward to
next year's adventure.
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Each participant must bring
his/her own gear and food, tent, stove, water filter, and
equipment necessary for a backcountry camping trip. A small folding chair is allowed for luxurious
comfort.
Mule packs are great opportunities
for all lovers of the outdoors, especially
- People who actively
backpack and appreciate an occasional opportunity to be free
of the weight
- Couples who enjoy the outdoors but one of them does
not backpack
- Folks who have left their backpacking days
behind
- People who want to enjoy the beauty of the Sierra in
relative comfort
- Peak baggers (up to class 2 when
the leaders are 'I' rated)
- Fishing enthusiasts
- Photographers
- Wildflower fans
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Some of the
popular destinations that Mule Pack trips have visited in the
past are
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Cottonwood Lakes
Sabrina Lake Basin
Fourth Recess Lake
Several locations in
Yosemite Park
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Big Pine Lakes
- Palisades
Glacier
Upper Pine & Honeymoon Lakes
Dorothy - Genevieve Lakes Basin
Saddlerock Lake & Dusy Basin
Thousand Island, Garnet, &
Ediza
Lakes
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McGee Creek Area
Purple Lake
Paradise Valley
Lillian Lake
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