Wilderness Orientation 2023 Photos

From June 19-26, two Wilderness Orientation groups embarked on a backpacking adventure through the Sierra Nevada. As one student reflected following the expedition...

“I was able to form meaningful connections in only a week. We were there for each other through the highs and the lows. I laughed and smiled more in that week than I have in my whole life. I consider my WO companions my family.”

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  • Smith Peak summit!
  • Navigating large downed trees
  • Group shot on top
  • Burned trees leaning together
  • Summit of Smith Peak
  • Soaking in the summit
  • Top of the world!
  • Taking a well-deserved break
  • Field of whitethorn bushes
  • Descending from Smith Peak
  • Bee
  • Enjoying the summit
  • Wildflowers are out!
  • Checking out the map
  • Paintbrush bursting through rocks
  • Snowball!
  • Sylvie and Rosie
  • On the trail
  • Distant view to snowy mountains
  • Mount Conness in the distance
  • Hetch Hetchy
  • Waterfall in the distance