yosemite

In early February, I decided this would be a good year to hike Half Dome. Five and a half months later, my wish came true. For once, the result was not anti-climactic. Training (it's a 10-14 hour hike, on average), adequate preparation (food, water, water pump), and pacing make the journey doable.




view from the summit
















on the way down via the John Muir Trail, a view of Nevada Falls with Half Dome in the background













young buck












photo walk the following day, a view of upper and lower yosemite falls. this is a LOT of water for mid-July