For over 30 years, the Outdoor Club has hosted its annual winter trip to Yosemite National Park, this year venturing 170 miles from campus. The club is lead by part time faculty advisor Mary Donahue.

De Anza College students — both club members and non-members — as well as faculty and staff on a limited basis were invited to participate for a $30 fee. The trip offered a long weekend in Yosemite’s outdoors for students of all outdoor experience levels.

The trip required participants to prepare for the trip by studying the trip details on the Outdoor Club website and passing a preparatory test. Attendance at mandatory meetings and ownership of camping supplies, like rain jackets, were also required.

Trip participants traveled to Yosemite on Jan. 30 and 31, with many carpooling. Some students decided to camp at the Upper Pines Campground, while others stayed at the Ahwahnee Hotel in the Presidential Suite. On Jan. 31, a small group of students hiked the approximately three-hour Mirror Lake Trail to view the seasonal lake.

The Outdoor Club is currently preparing for their summer trip to the Grand Teton National Park and will be accepting sign-ups soon. More information can be found on the club’s page on the De Anza website.