Year: 2024

• Yosemite 6: Day Hiking Half Dome

  

  Another early morning start, but left the tent set up for a change. Walked out of the campground over to the Happy Isles/JMT trailhead (now that’s goals…), then up, up, up. Passed waterfalls, followed the Merced River, and gained elevation all morning long. Arrived at the sub dome, which we climbed quickly, and were at…

• Yosemite 5: Up, Up, and Away

  

  Ten miles out of the canyon and back to the car today. Got up early, to get in as much hiking as possible, before the sun makes going up the steep walls miserable. Worked out beautifully, with us being halfway up the canyon at 9 in the morning. Even found a flowing creek for water…

• Yosemite 4: Down the Canyon, Part 2

  

  Another day of following the river, ever deeper into the canyon. Wider and narrower parts, rocky trail (and another rattlesnake), Sequoia growths (lots of flies there). Down at Pate Valley, at the end of the accessable part of the canyon, there are a lot of flat, nice tent sites, and we set up camp there…

• Yosemite 3: Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne

  

  This morning, after a short mile or so, we arrived at Glen Aulin, an established camp, where one could book a night in a tent-hut, if so inclined. The real kicker was the toilet and the drinking water, open for anyone, though. After a quick stop there, we crossed the PCT again (this time felt…

• Yosemite 2: High Sierra

  

  Started the day hiking out of the Ten Lakes region, and making our way towards Cathedral Creek. A long, exposed way down to the canyon floor, then up the creek for a while. Crossing the creek we had a quick break, filtering water, watching trout, and, by accident, catching a fish in our water bag…