This second picture is incredible - what a shot. Man, I miss the place...by AnotherDave - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Alright boys, lets see those permits....by AnotherDave - General Discussion
Another long distance trek would be to the summit of Clouds Rest, from the floor. I've done it twice, with great effort matching the great rewards that the hike brings. Read about these two big hikes, and a few more here.... http://yosemitenews.info/forum/read.php?3,70114by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Got it. Snow Creek trail to Indian Rock/North Dome/Yosemite Pt./Yosemite Falls trail. Did it in September. Pure masochism.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Wish I was too.by AnotherDave - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Thanks for the info. It must take a while to "drill" even a single hole. Once in a while, we see pictures of climbers tied onto an eyebolt on a big wall, with a dizzying drop beneath their feet. Obviously, that bolt got pounded into place somehow. But, with one hand on the drill and one swinging the hammer, it does make a non-climber like myself wonder what kept the driller from fby AnotherDave - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Just watched the video - stupid questions to follow: 1) How do you drill holes in solid granite for those anchor bolt things to hold on to? 2) So, you tie your rope on to an anchor bolt and lower yourself to a lower elevation. How do you get the rope untied from the bolt and retrieve it? Still green with envy.by AnotherDave - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Spectacular! I'm green with envy.by AnotherDave - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Apparently, nothing of this earth can kill that guy.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I fear for the health and welfare of all those abandoned, buzzing pizza alarm thingys at Curry. Oh, the technology.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Two weeks after returning from Yosemite, here are the top ten observances/bits of info/suggestions that I have to offer: 1) GOOD DEAL - Ansel Adams gallery will charge your phone/camera battery for $5, and then recharge it, endlessly, until you leave for home. This saved the day for at least one absent minded visitor. 2) GOOD EATS - Check out the coffee corner in Curry for ice cream. The chiby AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That shot was taken from the 4 mile trail. That person was out near the tip, but moved before I could grab the camera.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Day 6: Sham-a-lam-a-ding dong With my ride home leaving in 4 hours, options were limited. But, as I stared up at a familiar green, diagonal line on the Glacier Point cliff... ...the devil/angel scene from Animal House came to mind, and the red guy won. I would go as far and high as I could, and at a pre-determined time, I would stop and head back down. At last, I would make tracks onby AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Day 5: Stranger in town With the El Cap hike scrapped and the threat of a lesbian reaming sounding much too painful, I decided to head back up the 4 mile trail and venture on to another couple great spots, Sentinel Dome and Taft Point. This would be the last full day of hiking, (sniff) so I rode the shuttle bus to the Camp 4 stop and boogied. My hiking partner from the prior day was a noby AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
OK, I missed it. Another reason to go back.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The beast was on the trail in front of me for 20-30 minutes. I was afraid to blink, thinking that it would be gone and never seen again, but it just kept hanging around. An incredible treat.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I apologize for the mistake and thank you for setting the record straight.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Day 4: Soulshine A year ago, I did the 4 Mile Trail/Glacier Pt./Panorama Trail loop, and it proved to be one of the great days ever in Yosemite. This year, after scrapping a hike to El Cap due to lack of water (I won't be hauling 2 gallons up THAT trail), I decided to do this hike again. For some reason, I would be going down the 4; don't know why that decision was made. Going up the JMTby AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
You had me at cupcakes.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That shirt came from the International Spy Shop in San Francisco, but you didn't hear that from me.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Day 3: Like a rolling stone (For this one, I must type in hushed tones) After a couple big hikes, this day would be going to a place of mystery and intrigue. Thanks mainly to this forum, I have learned of a place that exists, but cannot be reached. It once hosted the footprints of many a hiking boot, but is now considered taboo. Mother Nature graced this destination with a view of 4 diffby AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Day 2 - Horse with no name This day would call for a hike to North Dome, Indian Rock and Yosemite Point, along the north rim of the Valley. The first landmark of the day was Mirror Lake, which had the reflective value of the sand that represents the lake's bottom. The site did give a new view of Half Dome, which blotted out much of the galaxy. It also gave this perspective of ND... Aby AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
...I'll skip the part about how thrilling it is to go back to the park. (you already know) Day 1 - Long and winding road My grandiose plan for this trip would be to do a hike that had never been done. It would be Half Dome, Clouds Rest (the east flank), and a second summit of HD. Mother Nature would not be impressed. I got started at 4am (Sept 3), and would soon be atop the Mist Trail.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Trying to send some positive vibes to the brave men & women fighting this fire. On the upcoming trip, I'm buying a cold one for the first firefighter I meet. Tomorrow and counting.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That looks pretty bushy, but the view must be amazing. Time will tell. 17 days and countingby AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thank you for the sage wisdom, Chick-on. The plan was to achieve Glacier Pt. by any aLEDGEd trail available, and then hit the spots on Pohono. Perhaps Old Inspiration Pt. is better left to the ages.by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The upcoming trip to Yosemite (21 days and counting) is coming together, but one days hike remains unplanned. The Pohono Trail has been mentioned many times in this forum, and it will probably be part of that final hike. One spot on the trail remains a mystery: Old Inspiration Point. So, if you've been there.... 1) Apparently, no official trail leads to OIP. Does reaching it involve a bearby AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
JR, I hope you tell us that you have 30 years of photography experience and an 8 million dollar camera. This will give me a couple excuses when my shots from the upcoming trip pale in comparison. 23 days and countingby AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That rodent/rat has a name - Johnny Manziel. By the way, this is the most incredible collection of photos I've ever seen on this site. Spectacular!by AnotherDave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I need practice too....by AnotherDave - Photography advice, critiques and tutorials