Last Fourth of July, I was hiking to the top of Clouds Rest in Yosemite. Unless somebody cancels their reservations in the next few hours, I probably won't be repeating that feat (or visiting the park) this Independence Day, which bums me out because I've been aching to wander through Yosemite's high country.
It has been three months since our last visit -- 95 days for those who prefer greater precision (I would state it in hours, but I can't cater to everybody's needs). What has sustained me while we've been away (and will keep me going until we return) are the virtual visits I've made.
- Jeppmet over on Flickr has posted a gorgeous photo set from a visit he made in May. It includes stunning shots of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, and the Merced River.
- One of the valley's residents, Edie (a.k.a. Ambitious Wench), always posts fabulous photos on Flickr, including this recent one of a hazy Half Dome...
- Thanks to a recent entry on Yosemite Blog, I discovered the paintings of Penny Otwell. This is one of my favorites. It's called "The Giant Stairwell".
You can see more of her paintings on her blog, in her online gallery, and on the Yosemite Artists site.
With any luck, I'll be tromping around Yosemite soon, but in the meantime, the only visits I'll be making will be virtual in nature.
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Dropped by after reading your post on Clouds rest, which I plan on climbing Saturday.
I know its hot and there is a dangerous heatwave, and it seems foolhardy, but high at 8000ft seems a lot cooler than down in the valley.
Here's to hoping it will cool down before that.
Have you ever tried walk-in campsites in Yosemite? How hard/difficult is it to get them?
It should be cooler at that higher elevation. And if you get an early start, you'll avoid the brunt of the hot weather, if there is any. I'm sorry to say I haven't tried any of the walk-in sites yet so I don't know how hard it is to grab one. I can tell you that a few friends who have camped at those spots have gotten there early in the morning or earlier in the week. Have fun climbing Clouds Rest!