This is how you backpack half dome, Yosemite National Park

Half Dome Backpacking: Yes, the Cables are down now. Meaning it is the perfect time to start planning!

Oct 24, ’13 · by · in On Adventures

There are so many hikes I have been on that I have not blogged about. These are, of course, accompanied by so many excuses: Because of the timing (summer is busy), because the lack of good pictures (you might see that in this post), or simply because back in the day I did not have the inkling to blog about my hiking trips (I am looking at you, Denise the…

Greenstone Lake with North Peak

Saddlebag Lake Hiking – to Greenstone & Hummingbird Lakes

Oct 20, ’13 · by · in On Adventures

October, it has gone by so quickly! & Between a trip to Michigan and the government shutdown I have not spent much time in the Sierra. Actually, Curtis and I were supposed to go backpacking with our friends, Jen & Ryan, over the Columbus day weekend – but without being able to get a wilderness permit we had to call off that plan. Not the type of people to let…

Buck Meadows, Yosemite

Backpacking Buena Vista Lake to Quartz Mountain Trailhead – Day 3 Buena Vista Loop

Oct 2, ’13 · by · in On Adventures

There is something very strange about waking up in the morning without having any idea what time it is, nor anyone to judge your own sleeping habits against. I had forgotten my analog watch, which was alright since I had my GPS and cell phone for the time, but not very convenient. On day three I woke up somewhat before sunrise (it was getting light out though) and I was…

Buena Vista Lake, Yosemite

Backpacking Johnson Lake to Buena Vista Lake – Day 2 Buena Vista Loop

Oct 1, ’13 · by · in On Adventures

Have you heard about how Yosemite has to kick people out of the park starting today because of the government shutdown? Word is that with the government shutdown the roads through Yosemite to accommodate through traffic, but with a big No Recreating clause. What puts the cherry on top of the whole situation is that Google decided today to post a “Happy Birthday Yosemite” doodle. Personally I think this is great…