Yosemite, August 7-8, 2001 (Nutcracker and Snake Dike)
My first climbing trip to Yosemite was highly memorable---Brian and I climbed two classics, Nutcracker on the Manure Pile Buttress and Snake Dike on Half Dome. We woke up early in the morning for Snake Dike, and the day progressed in (roughly) four hour blocks: four hours for the approach, four hours to climb, four hours to descend. The day featured the typical summer storm clouds, and a thunderstorm off in the distance over Tuolumne provided us with an air of nervousness and urgency. As we reached the summit, though, the storm was securely far away and we were treated to a nearly empty summit.
Amy on "Nutcracker."
Brian on the hike to "Snake Dike."
Amy.
Brian on the slabby approach.
Amy on the funky, featured dike that gives Snake Dike its name.
Amy (in a borrowed helmet).
Amy on the Visor at the top of Half Dome.
Amy and Brian looking over the edge at the sheer face of Half Dome. This photo was taken by the only other group of people on the summit, a pair who had hiked up the cables.
Amy hiking down the cables.
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