Yosemite 2006

It had been 9 long years since we last enjoyed a week in Yosemite Valley.  This year we attended the annual Yosemite Bible Conference, held July 8th through the 15th.  In addition to the great conference speakers, there was ample time to enjoy the Valley's beauty as well as a wide range of activities.  During our seven days there, we enjoyed some volleyball, hiking, bicycling, and singing around the campfire.   By far, our longest hike was Half Dome.  Bob & Becky got up early Friday morning (4am) for the 10-11 hour hike.  Around 11:00am they made the final assault up the dreaded cables to the top.   Below are some memories captured in pictures.

 

Half Dome through the trees

Merced River

Half Dome

Reflections @ Mirror Lake

Photo-Op @ Mirror Lake

Mom & Dad @ Mirror Lake with Half Dome in background

Merced River with Yosemite Falls in background

More Yosemite Falls

Lower Yosemite Falls

Big rock

Bigger rock (El Capitan)

Merced River taken below Vernal Falls

The next 14 pictures were all taken during our hike to Half Dome

Scenic spot along trail

View from top of Vernal Falls

The Mist Trail

Vernal Falls ( No swimming allowed)

Upstream of Vernal Falls

Nevada Falls

1st try 1997. Made it to the cables.

2nd try 2006. Made it to the top.

First and last time for me

More views from the top

1 of 3 pictures taken near final ascent to Half Dome

1 of 2 pictures of Valley flowers

Group photo