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2024 Yosemite Pilgrimage Registration
July 26 - July 28
$36.00
This year, CHSSC will be hosting with the NPS the 12th Annual Yosemite Pilgrimage honoring the many contributions made by early Chinese in Yosemite National Park. We will be meeting in Lee Vining, just outside of the eastern entrance of Yosemite near Tuolumne Meadows. Arrive on Thursday evening, July 25th, and enjoy several walks and programs throughout Yosemite on Friday through Sunday, July 26-28th. The pilgrimage will end by midday Sunday.
ACTIVITY HQ: Lee Vining Community Center: 296 Mattly Ave, Lee Vining, CA 93541
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Book accommodations in the Lee Vining area.
Lee Vining: https://www.leevining.com/lodging
June Lake: 17 min from Lee Vining Community Center on Hwy 395
Mammoth Lakes: 31 min from Lee Vining Community Center on Hwy 395
Camping Option: We have reserved three group campsites at a nearby facility that has restrooms and showers. Cost is $30 per person for all three nights.
There is limited availability of camping spots and parking spaces. Reservations will taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
For campground reservations, please email info@chssc.org after you register.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Thu 7/25: Check into your accommodations
Fri 7/26: Tuolumne Meadows (entrance fee required) and hiking excursions, South Tufa State Park
Sat 7/27: Olmsted Point (entrance fee required) and hike to May Lake, Potluck
Sun 7/28: Check out of accommodations, optional visit to Yosemite’s Chinese Laundry Exhibit
Optional excursions to nearby historic sites may be added.
REGISTRATION FEE: $36 ($35 + $1 payment processing fee) per person
Please email info@chssc.org with your contact information (phone number and address) if you purchase a ticket.
If you are purchasing more than one ticket, please email info@chssc.org with the names and contact information of all the ticket holders.
There will also be a backpacking trip to Sing Peak from July 29-31.
Contact: yosemitesingpeak@gmail.com for more information.
Please note that the backpacking trip is a separate entity from the Yosemite Pilgrimage and is not sponsored by the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California.
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