Obviously, no one knows how the spring weather will play out, but considering the current snow-pack I'm thinking my June 20th permit from Tuolumne Meadows may come with complications. I went ahead and secured permits for mid-July as well just in case. I'm seeing a few benefits to waiting until July such as the availability of Yarts during the weekdays (we start out on a Tuesday) and the probability of Tioga Rd being open. However, I would really prefer not to be there with hoards of other people...and mosquitoes...
As of now, we plan to take Cathedral Lakes to Sunrise Lakes, camp, go up Clouds Rest, hike to the Half Dome junction, camp, and head down through the Valley. I know the Valley will be crowded no matter what, but I can't take my son to Yosemite without showing him the Valley.
June or July???