Thank you, Achikow, Steve C., and smithb,
Achikow, I know this trip is pricey and can be done without a guide but my friends are not into backpacking long distances with heavy packs and they hate to sleep on the ground for more than one night. The only backpacking I have done in the past five years is one or two nights on the Mt. Whitney main trail. I don't mind sleeping on the ground. Happy to hear you enjoyed the High Sierra Camp guided trip.
Steve C., thank you for the reminder about the Thousand Lakes trip.
smithb, thank you for the links. I read the responses of those who have taken the trip, overall they are very positive. I will read the articles this weekend.
Thanks again, everyone.
