Quotebalzaccom 3. A third option would be either Lyell Canyon or Rafferty Creek up to Vogelsang High Sierra Camp the first day. Then to Merced Lake or beyond on the second day...the from there Half Dome and Happy Isles How do the High Sierra Camps work? I understand they have food and tents for you, but can we still stay there if we dont want to buy their food or stay in their tents?by tmolloy - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteBearproof Even better if you want some more miles...Tuolumne Meadows to Vogelsang/Emeric Lake day 1, LYV day 2, HD day 3, out day 4. Wow, I like this idea. Is there a good way to extend it to 4 nights though?by tmolloy - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Hi there, I'm looking for some advice on a backpacking trip to Yosemite in a few weeks for a total of 5 nights, hopefully including climbing Half Dome. We both have never been to Yosemite and are going to take a trip there right after Labor Day. My wife and I are experienced hikers and trail runners and I have intermediate backpacking experience, with a few trips taken to Sequoia. My wife isby tmolloy - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra