Yosemite Where Mules Wear Diamonds - Signed Copy

Signed Copy

Author - Robert W. Barrett

ISBN - 9780944707050

Condition - Good

Paperback

Delves into the early pack system that maintained the backcountry trails and bridges for the National Park Service in Yosemite and Hetch Hetchy within the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. The author, Bob Barrett, was raised on a small ranch in the Chowchilla Mountain area of Mariposa County, California. His first trip into the Sierras of Yosemite was in 1948, and he has been returning ever since. In 1956, he began packing for the NPS in Yosemite, a role that allowed him to explore the rugged beauty of the region while working with mules and horses. The book provides unique insights into the challenges, adventures, and camaraderie of those who worked tirelessly to maintain the wilderness trails and infrastructure.