To introduce Yosemite's most famous hike, allow me to quote another hiker's description:
"Hiking to the top of Yosemite's magnificent monolith Half Dome means miles of stone stair steps, miles of switch backs, chugging water continuously and then upon approaching the goal you find that you must risk your life hauling yourself up the side of HD on two steel cables at about a 45° angle before reaching the summit and the spectacular view." (http://www.terntec.com/hiking_half_dome.htm)
The day: July 16, 2007
The place: Half Dome Hike, Yosemite National Park
The total distance: 17 miles
The participants: Keith, Krista, Bryce N., Rebecca, Jordan, Suzanne, Richard, Heather
The first leg of the journey led past Vernal Falls (source of the waterslide a few days before), and then later Nevada Falls.
There was amazing scenery along the way, including an appearance by two of Yosemite's mascots, black bears.
The chains at the end: (that's right: straight up that rock in the background)
The view:
The Casualties:
-JW
3 comments:
I must say you are an excellent blogger. Your setup is pristine, the information educational, and the photography is magnificent. You won't need much practice before going out on your own. On another note, can I come on the next trip? Looks like way too much fun to me.
Mickey,
I learn from the best (www.standifordfamily.com)! I'm sure my dad is already planning round two of Yosemite (or the like), so we'll just let you know when to book the tickets. : ) -Young grasshopper.
Count me in but then you will need to change the "About Me" section to include 1 tag along friend.
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