20.08 Yosemite: Puking...peaking on Mount Dana, et tu, BRUTALus WINDus.
Spot the editor on way down, leave no stone unturned. Legend has it that a Texan lost his way on the mountain and upon being found exclaimed, "I was stuck between a rock and a hard place." As we gained height, the lakes came into view (Saddlebag); mountain visuals were spectacular. We traveled from our lodge in Lee Vining to Yosemite National Park with the intention of climbing Mount Dana. A maintained trail to the peak does not exist although the mountain forms part of the park. When we arrived at the parking area, we searched for a commencement point. No luck. We walked a short distance to the ranger at the entrance booth, indicated for him to open the window (it was cold) and felt quite foolish in asking from where the hike commenced. We were worried that he might say, “If you have to ask, should you be undertaking it?” First of many knockout mountain views. (Punch 1) (Punch 2) this one's a painting for Maude. There's a lot more...