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  • All About the National Parks Annual Pass

    All About the National Parks Annual Pass

    What are the perks of a National Parks pass? It’s $80, so it better be worth it, right? Following up on my previous post, $80 for an annual pass may seem a lot of money, but it is $80 for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas or up…


  • Yosemite National Park Day-Hike Guide During COVID19

    Yosemite National Park Day-Hike Guide During COVID19

    Last weekend we went backpacking in Yosemite National Park, and we had a blast. This was my first time visiting Yosemite Valley, which I heard it is a zoo during regular hours. I wanted to provide tips and tricks how to access Yosemite National Park for a day-hike and backpacking. This is my day-use post.…


  • What’s in the Pack? Yosemite Backpacking Edition

    What’s in the Pack? Yosemite Backpacking Edition

    Big 4 + its accessories๐Ÿ’ฅBig Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 2017 Edition (Stephen carries)๐Ÿ’ฅBig Agnes footprint๐Ÿ’ฅThermarest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad (new, old one popped)๐Ÿ’ฅOsprey Packs Aura 65L๐Ÿ’ฅOsprey Rain Cover๐Ÿ’ฅEnlightened Equipment revelation quilt customized for 10 degrees, 850 downtek, extra long, extra wide, navy blue outside, orange in the side. 2017 Cost: $313, now $420.22๐Ÿ’ฅ Water-proof green stuff sack…


  • Yosemite NPS Backpacking Trip: COVID19 Times

    Yosemite NPS Backpacking Trip: COVID19 Times

    How to Obtain Backcountry Permits at Yosemite National Park: Link: https://yosemite.org/planning-your-wilderness-permit/ Prior COVID 1. Apply 6-months in advance 2. Walk-in 24 hours before your trip, which may include waiting outside hours prior. Yosemite allocates 40% percentage of permits for walk-in permits. It allows locals like us to take a chance to backpack. COVID19 There are no…