I almost forgot. We did a shopping run at REI Friday. It was one of their big sales, so it was pretty crowded, even on a week-day!! We got a backpack for our son, and some other oddities. We had great help from a sales-clerk who was very knowledgable, so Andrew got a pack that fit very well. Turns out to be one of REI's newer models. Everything was on sale, so I couldn't use the 20% off!! I tried to order something online that would qualify for the extra 20%, but was not successful. I ordered an Foretrex 101 gps thingy and some other odds and ends. I'll probably need to take a second job to pay for it all!!!
We can't wait to go and use all this stuff. The kids packed up their packs early Saturday morning and went up Cowles mountain. They are pretty stoked about it all, so I hope I can find a fun overnighter in Yosemite this summer. We will be base-camped at Tuoleme meadows, and there are a number of good routes from there. Any recommendations from you all out there would be appreciated.
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