Camping Swanking - June 28 - July 3

Alex · 05-29-2007, 09:00 PM

Yes, it is Glacier Point and we drove up. The day before we'd done Upper Yosemite Falls (I made it about 2/3rds; that is the other photo) so following that with 4 Mile (really 4.8 mile) Trail wasn't in the cards. I was sorely tempted to walk down, though, once we were up there.

Also, I was within three feet of a bear at exactly 12:32 a.m. this morning. It was cool; in the morning most camp mates did not agree. Surprisingly, when I woke Lani and told her she just said "uh huh" and went back to sleep.

Alex · 05-29-2007, 09:02 PM

Missed the question about the river. We did do the rafting and while it looked hoakey everybody agreed it was a fun time. They don't open the rafting until the water is suitably low and slow. There is no thrill in the ride, but it was a fun afternoon killer.

MouseWife · 05-29-2007, 09:14 PM

Ack! A bear? So, what campground were you in? Were there a lot of bear sightings?

Upper Yosemite Falls. Hmm. I think that one is too hard for me. Is that on a lot of rock, with narrow trails?

The rafting being mellow is just fine with me. A nice little workout, being in the water with my two favorite allies, I hate for it to end. Unless it is too sunny, eh? Then it is just float and burn.

Stan4dSteph · 05-30-2007, 07:55 AM

I've done Upper Yosemite. It's a great view from up there.

I miss Yosemite.

MouseWife · 05-30-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

I've done Upper Yosemite. It's a great view from up there.

I miss Yosemite.

Is it a lot of granite or dirt trails? We've done a trail that starts a bit down from the falls but I forget the name. I am a bit clumsy and worry about slipping and sliding around....as well as I have a Boy who loves to climb rocks and at that altitude....yikes!

Not Afraid · 05-30-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

I've done Upper Yosemite. It's a great view from up there.

I miss Yosemite.

Upper Yosemite is a great hike - if you like switchbacks. I haven't done it since I was a kid, but the views are incredible.

MouseWife · 05-30-2007, 09:33 AM

Switchbacks drive the family crazy but I see them as a means to an end.

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05-29-2007, 09:00 PM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yes, it is Glacier Point and we drove up. The day before we'd done Upper Yosemite Falls (I made it about 2/3rds; that is the other photo) so following that with 4 Mile (really 4.8 mile) Trail wasn't in the cards. I was sorely tempted to walk down, though, once we were up there. Also, I was within three feet of a bear at exactly 12:32 a.m. this morning. It was cool; in the morning most camp mates did not agree. Surprisingly, when I woke Lani and told her she just said "uh huh" and went back to sleep.
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05-29-2007, 09:02 PM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Missed the question about the river. We did do the rafting and while it looked hoakey everybody agreed it was a fun time. They don't open the rafting until the water is suitably low and slow. There is no thrill in the ride, but it was a fun afternoon killer.
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05-29-2007, 09:14 PM	#3
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Ack! A bear? So, what campground were you in? Were there a lot of bear sightings? Upper Yosemite Falls. Hmm. I think that one is too hard for me. Is that on a lot of rock, with narrow trails? The rafting being mellow is just fine with me. A nice little workout, being in the water with my two favorite allies, I hate for it to end. Unless it is too sunny, eh? Then it is just float and burn. __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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05-30-2007, 07:55 AM	#4
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	I've done Upper Yosemite. It's a great view from up there. I miss Yosemite.
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05-30-2007, 09:33 AM	#7
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Switchbacks drive the family crazy but I see them as a means to an end. __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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