Planning
You can absolutely do Yosemite on your own. Millions of people do it every year. They drive into the Valley, pull into a crowded parking lot, walk to a viewpoint, take a photo, and drive to the next one. Some go further. They research trails, apply for permits, buy gear,
Backpacking
The number one question I get during my livestreams I do from Yosemite backcountry is some version of: "What about the bears?" Are there bears around? Have you seen any? Are you scared? What do you do if one shows up? Do you carry a gun? Every single
Backpacking
Staring at Recreation.gov while Yosemite wilderness permits vanish in the literal blink of an eye can make you wonder if sleeping in the backcountry is some kind of myth. You refresh the page. You click the date. Everything is gone. How can that be!? The Yosemite permit system is