I took this picture a few years ago. Yosemite is probably one of the most easily
recognized landscapes in the United States. I haven't been there recently, but this month has been rolling by far more quickly than I ever
imagined it to. And looming over it all
in August is our Half Dome trip, which I am excitedly anticipating.
A few years ago a few of us hiked for about six hours to the
top of Upper Yosemite Falls (above). It
was supposedly the equivalent height of two Empire State Buildings, but of
course, far more scenic. There was also a lot of
snow at the very top of Upper Yosemite Falls (picture below, right).
... but Half Dome is going to make Upper Yosemite Falls look like a cakewalk.
So I'm faced with a dilemma: bring my SLR or bring more
water? I had initially glibly answered, "camera,
of course!" However, according to Tony,
by the eighth hour on a hot August day I will probably be thinking differently. And I also saw this recently, had a few
second thoughts, and am now back to square one. Perhaps more water isn't a bad idea after all.
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i hike just an hour of i guess lower yosemite falls back in may and almost died...albeit, we were shooting cinema and had i had camera + lenses + audio gear in tow, but the footage was amazing. i'll show you next time we meet. i would argue to bring your SLR and make Tony carry extra water for you :)
*disclaimer -- when Ray did half dome a couple years back he went with just a point 'n shoot.
(07.25.10)I second having Tony carry extra water for you regardless of what you decide. :) Halfway through I was tired of carrying my water in my hydration pack, but at least with an SLR you'll get some great shots...or bring a really trusty point and shoot.
(08.05.10)