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Ansel Adams High Sierra


  • CA, 95389 United States (map)

This Expedition is Sold Out

No Other Registrations will be accepted

This is an adult Laymen expedition into the western High Sierra in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. We will be rebuilding a length of trail for outfitters so that their mules and horses can navigate more easily into the backcountry.

Our Spiritual Leader and Father on this Hero’s Journey into Manhood will be Fr. Spencer Howe from the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis.

Here is the Schedule:

  • Monday August 8: Fly into Fresno California. Pick up trucks and head to the Clover Meadow area of the Western Sierra. Set up a temporary camp for the night.

  • Tuesday August 9: Backpack in and establish basecamp

  • Wednesday August 10- Saturday August 13,: Trail Work, Worship, Asceticism, Leadership and Brotherhood.

  • Sunday August 14 Rest, Feast. and Adventure.

  • Monday August 15; Complete trail project.

  • Tuesday August 16; Hike Out

  • Wednesday August 17: Return Home

    There are 15 slots open for this expedition.

Transportation to and from the airport and trailhead will be provided by the United States Forest Service.

The following is the responsibility of each man:

  • Flights in and out of Fresno

  • Food while outside the wilderness

  • Hotel rooms at Fresno for the evening of the Tuesday August 16

Gallery of recent expeditions into the Sierra Nevada where we will be going.



Here is the Schedule:

  • Monday August 8: Fly into Fresno California. Pick up trucks and head to the Clover Meadow area of the Western Sierra. Set up a temporary camp for the night.

  • Tuesday August 9: Backpack in and establish basecamp

  • Wednesday August 10- Saturday August 13,: Trail Work, Worship, Asceticism, Leadership and Brotherhood.

  • Sunday August 14 Rest, Feast. and Adventure.

  • Monday August 15; Complete trail project.

  • Tuesday August 16; Hike Out

  • Wednesday August 17: Return Home


  • There are 15 slots open for this expedition.

Pickup truck rental and transportation to and from the Fresno Airport will be provided.

Food will be provided while in the wilderness.

The following is the responsibility of each man:

  • Flights in and out of Fresno

  • Food while outside the wilderness

  • Hotel rooms at Fresno for the evening of the Saturday August 13


$300.00

The registration fee for an expedition Trek covers food expenses while in the backcountry. All other expenses, including transportation and gear are the responsibility of the participant.

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