Even though the Mist Trail was dry I was not.
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February 2nd, 2010
Permits Now Required to Hike Half Dome
According to Backpacker Magazine permits are now required to hike Half Dome. I’ve hiked this trail three times and once hiked it during a peak day when the crowds were heavy. The other two times I selected a week day early in the season. If you love hiking this is a must do [...]
October 8th, 2009
Half Dome Hike
I’ve been saying for a while that I would add a trip report for my most recent Half Dome hike, but I haven’t. I do have a link to a previous Half Dome hike I made in 2005 that I think you’ll enjoy.
September 28th, 2009
“The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”
If you love the outdoors you probably already know about the new Ken Burns series on PBS called “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.” I watched the first episode last night and enjoyed it. I love John Muir and was pleased to see that he received a lot of coverage.
John Muir founded the Sierra Club [...]
August 11th, 2008
Yosemite Hiking Trip a Few Weeks Away
My wife and I are headed to Yosemite for some hiking in a few weeks. This will be her first big hiking trip since having our baby boy eight months ago. She had a c-section and it set her back physically for several months, but she’s ready to hit the trail hard again. The waterfalls [...]
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No Comments »October 16th, 2007
Hiking Half Dome in Yosemite : A Trail Experience You Will Never Forget
Hiking Half Dome is a must do trip for any avid hiker. The trail from Yosemite Valley to the top of Half Dome is pure delight as you hike from valley forest, beside waterfalls, through meadows, back into dense forest, along the ridge thousands of feet above Yosemite National Park, and then up the side [...]
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