CA resident
URM
515 MCAT and 3.92 GPA
-multiple gap years
-1200hrs research, 2 posters
-3000hrs paid clinical as an MA and CNA
-7-8 years commitment to a specific service which were impactful
-5 Strong LORs
- not the best interviewer but improved as cycle progresses(hate MMIs). Best interview experience was at UCSF.
Weather app says next week highs are in the 90s which I hope is okay to visit. My first time going to Death Valley. My priority is to go to mesquite sand dunes at night to stargaze on new moon( May 16). Is it fine to go next week? Any general advice?
I am embarking on my first roadtrip in the west. I will be heading out to Yosemite this weekend with campsite booked. I am 24 year old guy who likes hiking. I am based in San Francisco. I am driving in a household car corolla.
Total- 52 days + 4 days worth of travel.
\- 4500 miles
\- $6k budget
Questions:
If necessary, I can still add more 10-15 extra days. Any major gaps or must add regions I am missing? Cities(Boise, Portland, Vegas, Denver) worth visiting? I cross Death Valley on way to Zion but is it late now for DV camping? And Is sawtooth worth extra milage?
I am honestly so scared about backpacking 5 days in wind river range due to bears. I don’t want to put myself in high risk since I am solo beginner. At the same time, i want to explore this amazing place. Should i skip it totally? I don’t think i can sleep at night.
I am going with $6k budget. So I am going to cheap out lodging. Sleeping in car, camp and motels. The only camp reservation I have right now is Yosemite. Any advice on managing lodging, food, and budget allocation?
I’m very flexible. open to cutting or extending stops if it improves the overall experience.
Thank you 🙏
I am embarking on my first roadtrip in the west. I will be heading out to Yosemite this weekend with campsite booked. I am 24 year old guy who likes hiking. I am based in San Francisco. I am driving in a household car corolla.
Total- 52 days + 4 days worth of travel.
- 4500 miles
- $6k budget
Questions:
I’m very flexible. open to cutting or extending stops if it improves the overall experience.
Thank you 🙏
I am 24 year old guy. Have around $6k saved for travel and want to go my first roadtripping next week for 70 days.
I am based in San Francisco and I am driving solo.
Any advice and feedback?
May 5- July 15
Yosemite -7 days
Sequoia + kings canon - 2 days
Death Valley- 3 day
Las Vegas- 1 day
Zion-4 days
Great Basin- 2 days
Bryce Canyon- 2 days
Capitol reef -2 days
Canyonlands- 2 days
Arches- 2 days
Rocky Mountains- 3 days
Wind river mountain range- 2 days
Grand Teton- 4 days
Yellowstone - 8 days
Glacier- 8 days
Mount Rainer - 4 days
North cascades -4 days
Olympic - 4 days
Portland, OR- 1 day
Crater Lake- 2 days
Redwood national and state park - 1
Total- 66 days + 4 days worth of travel
I’m a guy in my mid-20s with about $5,000 saved for travel before grad school starts in August. I’m based in the SF Bay Area but haven’t explored much of California or the U.S. yet, and I’m planning to travel for the next 60–70 days.
I’m starting with a drive to Yosemite National Park next week and considering spending an extended stretch in the backcountry, potentially up to 20 days. I’m not sure if that’s realistic or the best way to use my time.
Does a trip that long in Yosemite make sense, or would it be too much? I’d also appreciate any recommendations on how to structure this trip or other places I should consider.