Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A few days before we got there last month, a 70+ year old man was swept over, but they think, from various clues, that it was intentional, according to one ranger and one talkative tram driver. Last year we were there just after the three people were swept over. Dangerous place to go for a swim, indeed. Aram From: Bob Adler Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 6:19 PM To: Leica Users Group Cc: lug ; Leica Reflex Subject: [LRflex] Re: [Leica] Yosemite Mist Trail Just don't go swimming... http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-man-swept-over-yosemite-waterfall-20130602,0,1124451.story Sent from my iPad On May 30, 2013, at 5:51 PM, "Aram Langhans" <leica_r8 at hotmail.com> wrote: Of all the trails in Yosemite, my favorite is the Mist Trail. In the spring it is usually appropriately named. As Vernal falls pours over it's cliff, the force and volume of the water kicks up a mist that, if the wind is favorable, fills the narrow valley where the trail to the top of the falls passes. You can get quite wet, and the trail is filled with puddles. Wear your waterproof shoes, or quick drying ones. Many wear protective clothing. I just go in whatever is comfortable, usually shorts and a t-shirt. By the time you get half way down to the valley floor you are dry again. Just bring something to protect your camera gear. View large for better effect. Part of the trail from a distance: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Vernal+Falls-3222.jpg.html Not wet yet... http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Panorama+trail-7059.jpg.html OK, here we go. My wife starting through the mist http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Mist+Trail-3234.jpg.html Onward and upward. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Mist+trail-3245.jpg.html In the middle. A grab shot. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Panorama+trail-7056_001.jpg.html At the top of the mist, you often get a great rainbow if you plan your hike at the right time http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Vernal+Falls-3268.jpg.html 5 panel panorama http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Panorama+trail-2.jpg.html Now you have to go down. Watch your step. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Panorama+trail-7058.jpg.html http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Mist+trail-6813.jpg.html http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Mist+trail-3242.jpg.html http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Mist+trail-6817.jpg.html Great hike. Comment welcome. View large if you like Aram Aram Langhans (Semi) Retired (retarded?) Science Teacher & Unemployed photographer "The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream." James D. Watson _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information