I like how your story is full of details. I have been to the Sierra a few times since i live in Sacramento and i know what it feels like to go to long trips because i sometimes get car sick too. I remember the last time I went to Lake Tahoe and played in the snow with my family, i really had a good time. Even though I enjoyed this; Ii plan to go camping  out there just to enjoy the nature and its magic, of course taking in account that I am also part of nature  and that I should not respect it. eg no littering etc.

Vanessa Roman