Blogs from Yosemite National Park, California, United States, North America - page 40

Here it is, after midnight, while the rest of the world slumbers (at least around me) I sit up, busy parking memories. Circa, mid fifties. The Buick was the classic black and white. We'd load it to the hilt, and off we'd go for our annual camping trip. Trust me. I knew where the middle of the seat was. Because if my sister's elbow or knee or God forbid her foot crossed that line, there's be a cat fight in the back seat. To a skinny nose picking toe headed kid, we were headed to the North Pole Mountains. I didn't have a clue. And yes, I asked umpteen times, 'are we there yet?' But the truth was, our destination was either Kings Canyon or Yosemite. Some times we'd head up Hwy 99 to Kings ... read more

So we stopped off at Sacramento, state capital but didnt see The Gubernator on his way into the Capitol. It has this old bit where the gunslinging atmosphere is still preserved. We called into the tourist information, and when one of the two assistents finally turned around, he said "no, no hostels here" and suggested the Holiday Inn. Sitting on the step outside, admiring an old wagon and horses, this old local chap came over and within seconds was asking us whether we had already got a room at "the best hostel in north america" The YHA at Sacramento is amazing. Like Calistoga´s Inn, it is straight out of a Mark Twain yarn and full of charm, set back as it is from a busy main road. The downstairs parlour - no other word for it ... read more

The drive to Yosemite was spectacular- wrapping through the mountain, slowly turning uphill to open unique landscapes and views. I was behind the wheel - T stayed back. Marissa, Hope and I arrived around Yosemite National Park Sunday evening. The three plus hour drive left us burning daylight, which is critical when you’re trying to set up camp, especially when it’s raining. The rain started to pick up about an hour before we parked to set up our tent and eat dinner. (Note to reader, rain makes camping significantly less enjoyable, not the best way to kick off our vacation. But of course we made due.) Having two seasoned campers like Marissa and Hope helped quite a bit. Those ladies know all the tricks. That night we just pulled off the highway, drove up a dirt ... read more

20-24th sep and 4-14th oct, Yosemite. first time autmn here. yosemite fall is empty. short daylight. but my tick list routs is long mult-pich and little hard for me and finaly I got cold so last 3days could not climb. but still,I did some ,but ..uumm not enoth........... come back next time. I will be stornger?! here has so many interesting routs. 初の秋のヨセミテ。滝は春と違いカラカラ、日が短い。だから、お目当ての長い難しいルートは、お預けを食らうことに、結局風邪を引きキャンプしながら完治まで３日。... read more

9-12th of sep, tuolumine. I got hight alt problem this time . mabey tomato psta is bad for hight alt problem.....?somebady say to me......! good weather, wonderful climb. I want to stay more......only 3days climbing was not enoth! トゥオロミ　ヨセミテ国立公園の谷ではなく標高３０００ｍの所。初日なぜか高山病に　トマトソースがよくなかった？とか？　でも、良い天気、クライミングもサイコー！... read more