How green was my valley. YESTERDAY

[usonian]

Overnight Fluff attack!







Yosemite webcams courtesy of Yosemite Conservancy, https://yosemite.org

[George McGovern]

1. Kinda like Winter Spring Winter Spring Winter etc.?

Neat photos. Thanks.

[usonian]

2. Anything can happen at that altitude anytime.

Valley floor is 4000 feet above sea level.

Half Dome 8846 feet above sea level.

There's a hike from the floor to Glacier Point.

https://yosemitegear.com/2024/12/hiking-to-glacier-point-from-yosemite-valley/
Hiking to Glacier Point from Yosemite Valley: A Journey Through Nature’s Masterpiece

If you’re seeking an unforgettable hiking experience in Yosemite National Park, the trek from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point is an iconic adventure that showcases the park’s breathtaking beauty. This challenging yet rewarding hike offers stunning views, diverse landscapes, and a deep connection to the natural wonders of the Sierra Nevada. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or an ambitious adventurer, this journey is worth every step.

Trail Options:

Four-Mile Trail

Distance: 9.6 miles round trip (4.8 miles one way)
Elevation Gain: Approximately 3,200 feet
Difficulty: Strenuous
Trailhead: Southside Drive in Yosemite Valley

and a much longer Panorama Trail (at the link)

You go! I'll loan you my camera.

I loaned my daughter my camera when it felt like the smart thing to do halfway up Sentinel Dome.

Maybe next time, I'll being a hiking stick and oxygen.
That and Taft Point when Glacier Point Road opens.

Meanwhile (any time) check the webcams.
Ever-changing

[George McGovern]

3. Nice. If I were 25-30 again I'd take you up on it.

[surfered]

4. Beautiful, but brrr.

[usonian]

5. Central valley is 60. Foothills are 50. Yosemite Valley is 30.

Springtime fun.

[Easterncedar]

6. Unreal. Utterly magical

It's good to be reminded how much beauty there is on this troubled world