Perfect, this helps a lot. Thanks so much!by paxton13 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Thanks everyone for all the great information! I am still not sure I'm comfortable with the FCFS campsites. I was thinking planning this sounds do-able based on all your comments, but looking at Yosemite's website, I start to think it seems like a place to sleep may be a gamble without reservations. To get a FCFS campsite, I understand you have to check-in at potentially each campsite separateby paxton13 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Thank you for the quick reply and all the great information! I will look through it more thoroughly in the morning. I wasn't sure how to describe our ability, definitely not beginners but, certainly not advanced. We live in the midwest, unfortunately, but are very athletic. We participate in Ironman triathlons and spend most of the time swimming, biking and running. We have hiked five 14er'sby paxton13 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Hello, I am trying to plan a 5 day backpacking trip for 2 people to Yosemite for early September 2015. We are looking at the High Sierras, have never been to Yosemite, and are both intermediate level hikers. Any recommended routes for a 5 day trip? Would like to do Clouds Rest, Half Dome (if possible) and/or any other recommendations. Looking at the permit application, I need to enter 3 cby paxton13 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra