Summer 09- Summiting Lembert Dome in Yosemite, (Tuolumine meadows in the background)

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Tuolumne Meadows - Yosemite

After arriving at Yosemite late Sunday afternoon and setting up camp in Tuolumne Meadows, we spent our first full day on Monday exploring our nearby surroundings. First, we went to the Tuolumne lodge and the cascading waterfalls and pristine pools.
Pictures do not come close to capturing the natural beauty of this place.

Looking down stream, we could see Lembert Dome, our next destination

The girls taking a rest on the trail to Lempert Dome.

Out of the trees now at around 9,000ft and starting to climb the solid granit dome.

The final push to the summit.

We made it!

B & E on the summit! Standing on the edge of a 1,000 ft cliff and the meadows below.

Tuolumne Meadows

Playing games on the dome.



Heading back down.

After a great hike, we decided to cool off and spend the afternoon relaxing at Tenaya Lake.

Sheer granite cliffs rising from the blue water to the even bluer skies.

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