Yosemite is a National Park. You will never be alone. When I was eleven, I went backpacking with my scout troop to Yosemite. I was fortunate enough to get lost with another boy. In this lost state, we probably saw 20-30 hikers walk past us on the trail. Our leader was looking for us and found us by asking people if they saw us. In other words, too many people to be really lost.

Backpacking is different than the other camping you have done because you will have less, and it will hopefully be lighter. This requires more skill.

If you still go to Yosemite, don't pass up a hike to Half Dome. You won't forget it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />