Yosemite Trip

Summer just isn't summer without some camping, hiking, and great scenery. A group of us fifteen large decided to hit Yosemite and hike up to the top of Half Dome. It was long, but it was a great hike and a fantastic trip.

I like this mid-motion shot of Aaron
A view of the campsite
Lih, Ben, and Karen cook some food
I really like this shot
Still haven't quite recovered from the hike
Brian enjoys a slice of watermellon
Chris laughs at one of Billy's many hilarious jokes
A healthy breakfast
Hot coals look really neat
Whoa....the fire is like, hot
Chris is happy that Billy's taking photos
There's just something about a campfire
Sara and Kelly kick back
Relaxing after a very long day
Fire looks cool
A gorgeous shot of Nevada Falls
What fantastic terrain
Different trail, different views
We were up there just a few hours ago
Lih, Yen, Kelly, and Chris prepare to go down Nevada Falls, some faster than others
I wouldn't want to be caught in this
That looks cold
On the way back down
Oh well
As some rest, John prepares for a swim
I love how much the water resembles a Monet
Just look at that
He's onto me
More fantastic sights
Oh my lord
This so beats the office
Yen is content as she admires the view
Well, that makes you feel safe
Billy is pleased
Look at that one
More scenery
And another
Another shot from the plateau
What a fantastic landscape
Another shot of the glorious valley
There she is, folks
There's nothing like looking down on waterfalls, hundreds of feet below you
Dude, I am so high right now
We trudge on
Stopping to enjoy the beautiful sights
Oh deer, I scared him away
Yes Paul, those really are people up there
We had some company
Making good progress
Yes, those dots are people--soon to be us
Preparing for the next phase of the hike
Finally met up with Yen and Sara
This one is almost inexcusable--how did the camera miss me so badly
Darn it, missed again
I don't know how they mis-framed me that badly
A beautiful view of Nevada Falls
This is one of the hardest parts of the hike
Awwwww
Now on to Nevada Falls
We like food
And so do squirrels, apparently
View from the top of Vernal
Those tiny people used to be us
Ben is triumphant
Relaxing with some food at the top of Vernal
Side shot of Vernal Falls
Yep, we're about to hike up it
Ben, Karen, and Sam enjoy the cool relief
There was a lot of mist along the trail
Lih makes his way up the trail
Brian's ready to take on Vernal Falls
The beginning of the adventure
Starting off among the trees
More breakfast
Part of the group at the trailhead
Getting ready the morning of the hike
Mmmm, sausage
Lih's about to join in
The essential camp food
Building a campfire
Good morning, Ben