Yosemite Trip Oct 20 2013

I spent the weekend back in Yosemite for the first time since the government shutdown. I was able to see the result of the big forest fire on my way.
I met up with 3 other climbers, Nicholas from Austria, Lexy from Canada and Mirko from Italy. We climbed 'After 6' a 5 pitch climb that is a good intro for climbers new to Yosemite. I spend several hours during the weekend lying in El Cap meadows looking up at the Nose and watching climbers. It is a very inspiring place to hang out. I didn't spot any famous climbers but they will probably return this week. I hope to head out again this weekend.

This guy is from England and he has just climbed the first 4 pitches and is now ready to haul his stuff.

                                                     A group to the left of the Nose.

                                                       Here is Nicholas on 'After 6'

 This climb takes about 3 to 4 hours and has some stunning views. It is about 300m from El Capitan.

 The girl in the background is from Switzerland. I found out that she has met Nina Caprez (one of my climbing hero's). Very cool!

                                                      At the top. Perfect conditions.

                                                        I never get sick of this view.

Around the camp fire in Camp 4. It got pretty cold over night.