Troop 101 in Yosemite National Park
November 29-December 1, 2002
Troop 101 Camps at Yosemite!
By Colin T.,
Troop Historian
Incarnation Boy Scout Troop 101 spent several days camping in Yosemite over the
Thanksgiving weekend. Yosemite was bitter cold (dropping into the low 30s at night),
but full of beauty.
As we drove out of a long tunnel and onto a point overlooking Yosemite Valley,
we couldn't help but marvel at the breathtaking view. You could see the cliff of
El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Half Dome.
We pitched our tents in Upper Pines Campground. The next morning we hiked the
Mist Trail to the top of Vernal Fall. It was tough going uphill. In fact, not all
the scouts made it to the top. Those scouts who finished the climb ate lunch in
some impressive surroundings. Off in the distance was another incredible waterfall, Nevada
Fall. Then Troop 101's Venture Patrol backpacked to an even higher elevation and
camped overnight there. The rest of us hiked back to camp.
On our last night, we went to Yosemite Lodge to hear a ranger talk about how
water shaped the Yosemite Valley and how it created the natural wonder in which we
camped. We were told that a bear wandered through our campground, but we missed
it.
This trip was a lot of fun, and the scouts hope to go back again when it's
warmer!
More Pictures of Yosemite.
Dennis Doyle
ddoyle@glendale.cc.ca.us