My last hike has been haunting me from posting. One of those "I'll get to it soon" things and before I knew it... dude, its like 8 Days from the hike! ok. 9. 9 days!!!
I just read Rick Deutsch's Yosemite's Half Dome, One Best Hike. I've had it for about a year now, and finally thought it was best to pick it out.
Its awesome. I just read this "Hiking Half Dome" chapter where he breaks down the hike step by step. Landmark by landmark. Giving an assessment, altitude, water details and what to expect. I've kinda using it as my bible.
I got some hiking poles 2 weekends ago... Brian broke one. So he replaced it the other day. He was nice enough to take care of it quickly, since, I’m starting to freak out a bit!
Its getting so close, I can't believe it!
Trying to mentally make a list of things I need... and begrudgingly need to carry!
5 liters of water in 2 bladders
Food
The Beast/ Gorilla pod/ Lens and filter
Sunscreen, Chapstick, band aids
Hat, extra pair of socks
Cheap raincoat poncho with chip clip for securing
Plastic produce bags for making gator boots
headlamp and fresh batteries
iPod and buds
sunglasses
small towel
tissues/toilet paper
gloves for the chains
Hiking poles
Velcro straps for securing poles to my pack.
Permit/Identification
watch
I'm hoping Brian can manage carrying the binoculars and maybe my Gorilla pod. Its not big, but this stuff is gonna be enough!
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