Skywatch Friday: The Rock Formations of Yosemite

Some amazing views from our visit to Yosemite National Park in September.


El Capitan


Closeup of climbers ascending El Capitan.  Have you ever wondered what a climber has to haul up the rockface with them?  We learned from a ranger that they need to take a gallon of water for each day (average climb is five days), food, weather protection, sleeping frame, plus they have to haul out their waste every day.  Yes, they poop on the side of the mountain and then carry it out.


The Three Brothers rock formations.


One of the best views in the valley from Tunnel View.  El Capitan on the left, Three Brothers on the right and Half Dome at the far end of the valley.  Breathtaking!


Another view of Half Dome from our hike out to Mirror Lake.  The lake was dry, but what a spectacular view!


View from the top of Glacier Point.


Half Dome from Glacier Point.


Amazing trip!  If you love the beauty of nature, Yosemite should be on your bucket list.

Linking with Skywatch Friday


Comments

Spare Parts and Pics said…
Some truly epic photos here!! I'm not sure that anything compares to the natural beauty of Yosemite.
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Jocelyn said…
Wow! Amazing photos.
December 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Photo Cache said…
Love Yosemite, never get tired of it. Currently wearing my Yosemite hoodie.

Worth a Thousand Words
December 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Cath said…
such striking scenery made for photography!
December 13, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Wow, some spectacular photos you have there including a few from vantage points I have never seen before.
If I wasn't going to climb something like that before I now darn sure won't since I learn that I have to carry out my own poop. I guess you have to require that you'd have a stinking mess on your hands.
Plus five gallons of water, that's 40 pounds!
December 15, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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