North Dome Hike

img_6002 Not far from the trailhead we crossed path with this family of deer that were all curious about us. Note Mama on the far right keeping an extra close eye on us.
Not far from the trailhead we crossed path with this family of deer that were all curious about us. Note Mama on the far right keeping an extra close eye on us.
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img_6006 The first good snack spot along the trail.
The first good snack spot along the trail.
img_6007 Indian Rock Arch. Supposedly the only natural rock arch in Yosemite according to a fellow hiker.
Indian Rock Arch. Supposedly the only natural rock arch in Yosemite according to a fellow hiker.
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2024-09-30 12.53.29 The view from Indian Rock.
The view from Indian Rock.
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img_6011 Kathryn's lunch spot since she didn't want to scramble up the rocks.
Kathryn's lunch spot since she didn't want to scramble up the rocks.
img_6013 Look how smooth the granite is. It's like the glaciers were just there.
Look how smooth the granite is. It's like the glaciers were just there.
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img_6014 It was strange to walk in what felt like beach sand even though we were up at 8,000'.
It was strange to walk in what felt like beach sand even though we were up at 8,000'.
img_6015 Kathryn looking like she's walking off the edge of the world.
Kathryn looking like she's walking off the edge of the world.
2024-09-30 13.46.01 Hello Half Dome.
Hello Half Dome.
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img_6018 Looking down to the final stretch of North Dome. The trees' ability to grow here is astounding.
Looking down to the final stretch of North Dome. The trees' ability to grow here is astounding.
2024-09-30 13.52.00 Yummy yummy hat
Yummy yummy hat