Most people visit Yosemite and spend their trip in the Valley. Some make it to Glacier Point Road, and drive their car to the end. I realized last year that I’ve traveled this road 5 different ways (including by car), which is pretty unique.
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It’s been almost a year since my last blog post, and I’ve missed it! I’ve thought about it multiple times in the last 12 months and how I need to get back to my regular updates.
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It’s no secret that my favorite hike to date is Half Dome. Waterfalls, woods, and views; you really can’t beat having that type of variety in one hike.
When I first found out I was moving to California, I was excited for numerous reasons. A small reason was for my friends – I wanted everyone to come visit, and what easier state to entice East Coasters to visit, especially in the winter? Continue reading
Most of you know how much I love Yosemite, and how much I absolutely adore Half Dome. It’s one of my favorite hikes, and I hiked it three times during my first three years living in Fresno.
I get antsy after Tioga Pass opens and access to Mono Lake is easier. There is typically still a lot of snow and ice on the ground in early summer, but I can never seem to wait until it melts before making my first trip of the year to the east side. It was mid June, and it was time to go! Continue reading
I think day trips to the mountains are the best. You get a good breakfast at home, then leave well before sunrise. There’s no traffic, no line to get into the park, and no hunting for parking. You have plenty of time to explore, then you get to sleep in your own comfy bed at the end of the day. Yeah! Continue reading
News is 24/7, 365, just like many other professions. We don’t have holidays off, along with first responders, hospital staff, and some retailers. For me, that’s OK. I live clear across the country from my family, so I don’t have any “obligations.” As an introvert, I sometimes prefer a quiet holiday alone or at work with a thinner staff, while others are caught up in big gatherings.
I never thought I’d say this, but never say never. I’ve missed the snow. I should rephrase that. I’ve missed “optional” snow.
I hate the cold. It’s uncomfortable, and I go numb easily. I hate driving in the snow. It takes too long to get anywhere, and I can be impatient. Living right up against the Sierra means I get the Central Valley heat that I love, but I also have access to snow when I want it.
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I’m back! I took a break from the blog after a busy fall and early winter. I’ve had several blog posts in my drafts for a couple of months, but the timing to share them never seemed right.
November ended up being a rough month in my personal life, I was unable to adventure as much, and I took a step back from sharing everything.
Since my last post, I hiked Half Dome for the third time, and went on numerous climbing trips. I think re-capping every single climbing trip would be boring for most readers – not much happens except hours and hours of climbing. ☺ Continue reading