We have been trying to get back to Camp 4 in Yosemite Valley since we first went! This year they are trialing a lottery system in the camp. This is great because it allows for more people to get there… but it’s also all up to chance. We tried every weekend with no luck but…
Month: July 2019
Back to Yosemite!
Tioga pass (highway 120) recently opened for the season. Apparently this was a rather late opening, due to the higher than average snowfall this year in the Sierras. So, we woke up a 4AM, hit the road, and drove all the way up highway 120! Our destination: porcupine trail to north dome. North dome, like…
Vacation on the Pacific Coast
We went on vacation!! Yes, we travel most weekends, but we do work traditional work weeks. We scheduled a long, 5 day weekend, in the middle of our contract to offer a breather from constant work! In hindsight we wish we would have taken more time off… but I think that’s how everyone feels after…
Our Hiking and Camping Gear
Since we have been going on so many camping trips this weeks post is about our gear! We have been slowly adding to it this summer with the goal to maximize comfort, while also conserving space. Hopefully everything fits in our cars when we move! Hiking Gear Shoes: The most important, and least optional part…