Follow up!

August 2016

Since this formidable trip, we have each given individual thought to our experiences in the Sierra. I'm not at liberty to speak for others, but know that I could write, and write, about my experience in, and love of, Yosemite.

In the meantime however we have written thank you's and accolades for our guides and this epic journey.

Here is the first of the comments sent into SYMG on our behalf.

The following is my email exchange with Ian of SYMG:

Hi Ian,
Sarah here, just settling back into work 😳 after a fantastic YGT with Wilson and Sierra. 😃
Just wanted to state the obvious: Wilson and Sierra are THE GREATEST GUIDES YOU HAVE!

Ok, I'm sure you have others (😜) ... The bios look great AND we met Fred on the trail... However our group couldn't say enough (positive, glamorous, star-studded) things about these two!

As you may know:
Both Wilson and Sierra are professional, respectful, intelligent, calm, supportive and patient (yes, in spite of having to get 6 women onto the trail in the mornings... Which by the way is like herding cats). They are wise beyond their years, genuinely, with great knowledge of biology, geology, backcountry skills, and history, which I find critical in this type of adventure. Their love of the outdoors was palpable and very real, which helped to thoroughly engage women who wanted to know about the Sierra.

Wilson, with Sierra's support, thought of everything from great treats, snacks and meals, to beverages of choice for a bunch of Canadian girls, and what time to get up in the morning without too much grumbling. They were flexible and fair. The on-trail breaks  were always appropriately timed, and well appreciated, without any woman needing to say "are we there yet?!". Their great communication skills, group engagement ability and their allowance to have their unique personalities show through, was obvious.

In any case, just thought I would take a second to give a shout out to W & S and thank you, Ian, and SYMG for a formidable, epic, well planned back country experience.

I plan to be back! Before too long....

Sarah Harrison

Reply:

Sarah-

Can  I just say you made my day! I am so glad the trip was such a success on all levels. Just what we were aiming for. Wilson and Sierra are indeed gems and I will pass this along to them as well.

Let us know how we can help plan another adventure with you all in the future in the High Sierra, Patagonia or Costa Rica...

Stay in touch and thank you for your confidence in SYMG.

Sincerely, Ian 

Response:

Glad to make your day! My goal is to raise Wilson's status beyond the others, give him some more clout !! 😛 teasing. Sierra, I think, is a power woman so she too can hang that over the other's heads on your team! When our flights got delayed in Fresno on the 10th, you almost had at least two of us at your door asking to just STAY.

Genuinely, and jokes aside, they were great!

I'll keep in touch.

Sarah

Reply:

Their stock is rising indeed. Both great guides and just great people.

Ian