We met very few hikers going up, but going back down was a different story. I almost got clobbered in the face by someone wielding a stick while he was talking to his friend. Another incident occurred when a teenage girl decided to sit down right in front of me because she was too tired. I was so close to falling over her. Some hikers were only carrying one 12-ounce bottle of water for the entire hike. One hiker dipped his water bottle in Yosemite Creek and was warned by other hikers, including myself, of the hazards of giardia. I eventually filtered some water to replenish his 12-ounce bottle. One hiker wore flip flops. Others inquired, "How much further?" Ju
Hike note: This was our first hike without using our trekking poles. Our weightlifting regimen that includes squats, leg extensions and leg curls played a key role in our strength and conditioning for this hike. The day was perfect for a hike. Some cumulus clouds started to form as we finished our hikes. Switchbacks? Too many to count. Next time perhaps I will have a precise number. I would be safe to say that there was at least 150. Trail conditions were ideal as well. No snow on the trail although some snowpack still existed off-trail.
Pam with Yosemite Falls in the background while standing on the Swinging Bridge.
The Merced River has a lot of water flowing.
Looking down at the falls from the overlook.
Down in the valley.
The watch tells just some of the story.
