Apotheosis

View of Half Dome from north of Yosemite Falls Trail

I am back from my Yosemite trip with tons of photos and videos. I have not looked at any of those yet. Today, Saturday, 20 July, I slept until noon. I toss this draft off quickly to get something written. There is more, much more. I am so physically whupped! I am still in recovery … Continue reading “Apotheosis”

Walking Up the San Joaquin River, Part III

This trip resulted in a looooong video! Even with all the cuts, it still came out to almost forty minutes. I guess I do like details in stories. Maybe you do too. Like I said, I’m kind of into “anti-popular.” I find the vast majority of “influencers” to be utterly repulsive. I make this stuff … Continue reading “Walking Up the San Joaquin River, Part III”

Walking Up The San Joaquin River, Part II

Friant Dam

Plugging away on the video production. I got Part II up a while ago, but I made no post! The photo shows the destination that I never achieved, but I was in sight of this very view you see. Made it as far as Lost Lake. Did not attempt to make it to Millerton Lake … Continue reading “Walking Up The San Joaquin River, Part II”

Walking Up The San Joaquin River, Part I

Last weekend, I finally managed to get out for a shakedown walk up the river. I had a lot of new gear. At the same time, I truly wanted to go ultralight: No sleeping bag and no stove. I had a fleece blanket I cut down and sewed a foot sock into, and I decided … Continue reading “Walking Up The San Joaquin River, Part I”