Frank Lai lives in Irvine, CA. He is a computer database professional. He started hiking as a teenager and is a Lifetime Sierra Club Member, and has led numerous day hikes, lodge trips, and some base camp trips in Humphrey Basin, Lady Lakes and McGee Lakes. The most recent trip was a 13-day supported-trekking trip in Evolution valley. His favorite adventure is hiking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and backpacking in Joshua Tree National Park. He enjoys rock climbing, skiing and horse back riding. His extensive travel experience has taken him around the earth twice into 30 countries. Frank is a certified WFR (Wilderness First Responder), EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant). He is also a docent at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.