Planning for Your High Sierra Camp Trip
Planning for Your High Sierra Camp Trip
There’s no better, easier way to explore Yosemite’s higher terrain than staying at—or just dining at—one of our High Sierra Camps. With a little planning, your trip will be more enjoyable, safer, and more comfortable.
Transportation
The various tours and shuttle buses that are available will make your visit to Yosemite that much easier!
Wilderness Permits
请确保您带着您在优胜美地高塞拉营地停留的预订确认书，这是您的野外许可证。Meals-Only guestsmust getwilderness permitsfrom the National Park Service, which can be picked up in Yosemite Valley or Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Permit Office.
Trailheads & Parking
| Glen Aulin |
注意:Lembert Dome是一个很大的停车场，但由于白天使用，它很快就被填满了。如果满了，可在荒野中心或狗湖停车场替代停车。 |
| May Lake |
NOTE: Lot generally does not completely fill, however, if it does, you can park at the Sunrise parking lot and hike to the May Lake parking lot (Trailhead Map Marker 19) along a trail that is approximately 3 miles -OR- at Trailhead Map Marker 16 parking lot and hike to the may Lake parking lot along a trail that is approximately 2 miles. |
| Sunrise |
NOTE: Sunrise is a small parking lot that fills up fast due to day use. If full, alternate parking is at Murphy Creek parking lot. |
| Vogelsang |
NOTE: Medium sized parking lot that fills up very fast due to lodge parking. If full, alternate parking at Wilderness Center or Dog Lake parking lots. |
Acclimating to Altitude
Because of the High Camps’ elevation, it’s important to drink plenty of water and give yourself time to acclimate to the altitude—especially if you’re coming from sea-level. We recommend an overnight stay at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge or White Wolf before arriving at the High Camps. Descension is recommended with the onset of altitude sickness symptoms.
Practice Makes Perfect
我们鼓励你为你的旅行做准备，穿着你计划在旅行中携带的登山靴，并带上你在约塞米蒂国家公园随身携带的背包，每天走几次。在优胜美地的步道可能是艰苦的，由于高海拔造成的低氧，使难度更大。在旅行前的几周，每周散步4到5次是值得鼓励的。道路标记得很清楚，但仍然有岩石和台阶需要导航，营地之间的距离为6到10英里。
For saddle trips, we recommend spending a few days at a riding stable learning to handle a horse/mule and preparing your body to spend hours in the saddle. Even though you are not walking, it is still very physical day riding a horse/mule. You should be in the same physical condition to ride as to hike.
Hiking Boots
Hiking boots are central gear at Yosemite National Park. We recommend that boots be light, high-quality and broken in long before your trip to Yosemite. We also recommend that guests bring Band-Aids and moleskin pads in the event of blisters.
- Boots should be light, sturdy, of superior quality, and well broken-in
- Add a foot pad to your boots for comfort during your hike
- Spend a month walking in your new boots before your trip
- Bring a pair of lightweight shoes to wear in camp
- Do not wear new boots without having them well broken in prior to your trip
Sore Feet & Blisters
你应该准备大量的鼹鼠皮，备用的袜子和一双跑鞋或网球鞋作为备用。
The most important thing in deciding what to pack is the weight. We suggest that no hiker or backpacker carries more than 25 pounds in their backpack. It’s important that your backpack fit you properly, so when shopping for a new backpack, be sure to visit a reputable outdoor outfitter. Weather at Yosemite National Park is unpredictable, so it’s critical that you dress in layers – wearing a wicking base layer against your skin, a mid-layer made out of a synthetic material or wool, and have a waterproof jacket in your backpack.
对于引导的骑马旅行，要求穿封闭的脚趾鞋或带后跟的靴子。我们也建议带雨具，包括雨衣和雨裤。
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Please Note: Meals Only Guests will need to bring their own tent, tent pads, sleeping bags, and any other recommended items above. It is also required that meals only guests obtain awilderness permitfrom the National Park Service.
所需衣物的数量取决于徒步旅行的长度。天气变化很快，所以建议多穿几层。技术材料(灯芯/聚酯/轻质)为客人提供舒适的服务。棉花很重，很难保持干燥。
On The Trail
There's ample drinking water provided at each camp. It's important that you avoid drinking unfiltered water from streams or lakes during your hike, as there are often waterborne microbes that can be unsafe to ingest. Keep in mind that hiking will increase your need for calories, and that it’s important that you pack the appropriate amount of food.
- Packing some high-energy snacks might be in order as well as a second water bottle or water bladder.
- Consuming up to a gallon of water a day or 1 quart of water for every hour of hiking is normal. Bringing 2-liter water bladder is strongly recommended.
We work hard to preserve the pristine environment at the High Camps, and ask guests to stay on the trail, respect wildlife and to leave flowers and rocks where you find them. If you find trash along the way, kindly pick it up and deposit it at the next camp.
Life at The High Sierra Camps
Meal Times & Sack Lunches
- Breakfast is served at 7:30 am daily; Dinner is served at 6:30 pm.
- Lunches may be purchased at check-in for an additional fee and picked up at breakfast the following morning.
- All camps provide clean drinking water for guests to refill their water bottles.
- 所有营地都共用防熊储存食物的地方。
- Every effort is made to accommodate requests due to dietary restrictions such as food allergies, vegetarian/vegan, or gluten-free diets. Please advise the High Sierra Camp Reservation staff of any dietary restrictions at least two weeks prior to your trip.
- Please notify us of any food allergies at least two weeks prior to your trip
Showers & Laundry
When the water supply permits, May Lake, Sunrise, and Merced offer complimentary hot showers and laundry wash basins for overnight guests. During the dry season we may limit the length of showers. Please note that showers are for registered camper guests only.
Electricity & Heating
营地里没有电，但有太阳能灯照明。我们也建议您带一个头灯或手电筒。除了默塞德湖以外，所有营地的帐篷小屋里都有烧木头的炉子取暖。木材由骡队提供，客人只需要使用必要的木材。
Water Conservation
Water in the high country is our most precious resource. Human waste at the High Sierra Camps is processed through septic tanks and leachfields — similar to what one might find in a rural, residential setting. If there’s too much water in the systems, it can harm the surrounding environment and animals. Please limit your use of water whenever possible.
Camp Facilities
- Each camp has a camp store, offering limited inventory of items.
- Each camp has wash rooms and restrooms facilities.
- 没有一个营地有电或充电站。
- All tents, with the exception of Merced, have wood-burning stoves for warmth.
High Sierra Camp Packing Services
As a convenience to our guests staying at the High Sierra Camps, we offer a service where we will carry your supplies to camp. Let our mules carry your equipment and supplies for you. We can deliver your personal items to a specific High Sierra Camp on select days of the week. For reservations please call209.372.8326.
| Cost | $4.75 per pound |
| Service Dates | July - September |
| Reservations | To arrange to have your gear carried to your High Sierra Camp, call209.372.8326. Custom Pack Trips - To arrange a custom pack trip, call209.372.8326. Rates vary depending on trip. |
Supply Train Schedule:
| Destination: | Days of Departure for Destination: |
| Glen Aulin | Tuesdays and Saturdays supplied by Tuolumne Meadows Stables |
| May Lake | Mondays and Thursdays supplied by Tuolumne Meadows Stables |
| Sunrise | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays supplied by Tuolumne Meadows Stables |
| Vogelsang | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays supplied by Tuolumne Meadows Stables |
| Merced Lake | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays supplied by Yosemite Valley Stables |
