Hikin' Mike's Adventure Pictures

“Still unable to hike, but dying to get out, I packed up the car with my camera stuff and headed off to Yosemite for the afternoon. I got to the park about 3pm and drove up towards Tuolumne Meadows in hopes of scoring some cool photos. My main objective was to capture the sunset from Olmstead Point. Unfortunately, I took so long at the other locations that I didn't make it back in time. I'm not too disappointed because I think I got some decent shots anyway and I was able to actually "hike".

This is right off of Tioga Road looking towards Mount Gibbs and Mount Dana with a cool little stream flowing by. The distance to the car was about 15'. The time it took to walk there was several minutes.


On my way back to Olmstead Point I spotted this location called "Dana/Gibbs View". It's about 30' from the road. My thanks goes out to the two photographers that carried my tripod and camera down to the pond and let me use some of their OFF ® Mosquito Repellant. Unfortunately I had to hoof my equipment back to the car myself. That took about 5-10 minutes!


A self portrait. Very tricky to do with a walker I might add! Doesn't deserve a frame, but what the heck...


Had to get this one as I was driving back on Tioga Road...
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“Very pretty Mike!

(not you, the pics)











... and not the one with you in it. The other pics.”

“Mike - nice to see you out 'hiking' again. Great photos too.”

“Nice shots, Mike. Good luck getting back out on the trail!”

“Great Shots Mike!!! Glad to see you out and about!”

“Last week, I spent an hour at the location of your first pic. Nice little spot there. Way to get out and about, Mike.”

“Thanks everyone! It was nice to get out again and I'm ready to do it again next weekend... :-)”

“Mike - I'm glad you are getting out, even if you can't go far. You are so lucky to live withing a drive of enjoying the beauty you love an appreciate so much. Here's to hoping you continue to get better and keep giving us these lovely photos!”

“I agree. It was worth missing the sunset at Olmstead. I really like the creek one.”

“Great pictures. Keep hikin', dude.”

“Great pics, gosh they make miss Yosemite!! What is your time table to return to hiking? You are in my prayers.”

“Very nice. Thanks for posting about your adventure.”

“Thanks! I am fortunate to live so close to one of the best places in California (or the US)!

Tango, I have no idea when I'll be better. Five months ago I retired my cane and was walking "normal"...now I have a walker, but I'm doing better again.”

“Beautiful series, Mike :)”

“Mike - Nice pics. Hope you continue to improve”

“great pictures mike.thank you hope you are able to get out to whereever your heart desires very soon-”

“Thanks guys. :)”