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Rae Lakes & The High Sierra
Course Description
This is one of the most scenic backcountry trips in Kings Canyon National Park. We will start in the bottom of Kings Canyon with towering peaks above us, work our way up to the high country and join the John Muir Trail.  We will pass by mountain lakes of all sizes, climb over Glen Pass at 11,978 feet, view the Kearsarge Pinnacles, the Kings-Kern Divide, the East and West Vidette, and return to Roads End on the valley floor via Bubbs Creek.  This trip is designed for those with prior backpacking experience who would like to begin backpacking for greater lengths of time in more remote areas.  Space is limited to the first 10 participants, so sign up early.

Montecito Lake Resort will supply all food, cooking gear, shelter, fist aid, and water treatment systems.  Some items on the gear checklist that participants do not have can be rented from Montecito Lake with advance notice.

Difficulty/Requirements
Participants should be 18 or older, physically fit and able to carry a backpack over hilly, rocky terrain up to eight miles per day.  Prior backpacking experience is required.

Dates
July 23rd - 28th, 2007 (6 days)

Price
$399 per person until May 15, 2007
$450 per person after May 15, 2007

For more information or questions regarding the courses please contact our resident naturalist Morgan Wilkinson at (559)565-3388 or morgan@mslodge.com.

Montecito Lake is an equal opportunity service provider.  Montecito Lake is operated under special use permit with the Sequoia National Forest.