I have a whole new crew of friends and they have fully heard about all the adventures the Bakersfield kids are known for. As one of the veterans, it's my job to take them out into the world and show them what's what. So naturally, I started by taking them to my favorite spot. That's right, another trip to Yosemite!!!
I decided to really test this group, taking them to one of the hardest hikes in the park. Cloud's Rest.
The trail was very deceiving. It started off very easy and casual. First landmark was a huge lake made from the late snow snowmelt
From there....it got not so easy. We struggled for 4 whole hours straight up hill through forest, desert, and rocks. Occasionally we stopped for food and photos
And of course stopped to appreciate the surroundings
But mostly we walked and laughed and struggled and sang and talked about life. It was a great group of people which always helps.
Finally we got to the final stretch
I'm glad mom couldn't see this because it was not for people afraid of heights. One false step could lead to a very bad day. But it was worth it because...
I made it!!
In fact all but 1 person made it all the way to the top
And of course we celebrated our victory
And took sometime to relax and stare out at all below us
But sadly we couldn't stay all day up there and it was time to head down.
I did take a moment to snag a picture with my true love, half Dome, which I still have yet to climb
After that we climbed back down and camped out in the park for the night, enjoying well deserved hotdogs and smores. It was so nice out we didn't even need to sleep in the tent.
The next day we relaxed, just enjoying a few beers in the river in the shadow of El Capitan, another behemoth I want to conquer.
It was another great trip. Yosemite continues to be the place I love most in California. I was so glad I got to share it with a new set of people
Now I just have to figure out what to hike next....
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