The Mist Trail

Well, there is a reason why they call it the mist trail..

The first time that Brian and I did Vernal Falls as our destination... we were NOT prepared for the mist trail. We were in short sleeves and it was May... not out of the ordinary, but the freezing cold freshly melted snow packed water of the Merced has a heavy, cold spray!

These photos are from 2008.  For Half Dome, I had the "Been there, photographed that" attitude.  I mean, in my own defense, I didn't want to max out before I got to the top.  That being said, I was bummed post hike that I didn't have proper 2011 photos!

Rainbows are often seen on this trail with all the mist.

The strength of the waterfall in May

Brian with is exposed skin tries to block the mist from his face.  It was so cold, it felt like the beginning states of windburn and front bite!

The mist collected on my sun glasses.