"The demand for permits mid-week starting in mid-August were BELOW the allocated supply of 300 per day. If you can go then – do it!!" Well, that is exactly when we applied for our permits; mid-week, mid-August.....but it's okay, I'm over my initial bitterness, everything happens for a reason right?by TexHiker - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Bummer--we didn't get our permits either; applied with 2 different trip leaders for mid-week request. Up until the last update there were only 50 +/- requests for permits on the days that we had requested. Something smells rotten. Just sayin'....by TexHiker - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
which is a minute walk to here: Hope you are able to follow your dreams... Seriously, I think my heart just quit beating for a moment. Stunning photo. Thanks for making my day!!by TexHiker - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
A great place to spend an anniversary! I hope you don't mind if I use one of these awesome pics for my background on my PC. Thanks for sharing and Happy Anniversary! Jealous in Texasby TexHiker - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Wow! Thanks for sharing the beauty!by TexHiker - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Huge thanks to all who took the time to comment. I really do appreciate your insight! The plan is to give it a go. To say we're excited would be an understatement! Now we just have to wait until August (huge sigh).by TexHiker - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I literally just got chills! Now if August will just get here....by TexHiker - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
We'll be avoiding the Mist Trail at all cost! Don't care if I NEVER do that one again!!by TexHiker - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Motivations: 1. to be on top of Half dome at sunrise. That's pretty much it. We met a group last year that was going to leave at 10pm in order to be there at sunrise at that planted the seed. Maybe not the best idea but it was worth the thought.by TexHiker - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
None at all. But.....we have applied for permits during the full moon so we should have that on our side.by TexHiker - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Looking for some "expert" opinions. Hubby and I are planning our summer trip and have included Half Dome in our plans. We're entertaining the thought of hiking at night to be on top at sunrise. Has anybody had any experience with the hike at night? I would welcome any thoughts or advise. Thanks!by TexHiker - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion