Yosemite Log
Camp Date: 05/02/2010
The beginning has arrived. While entering Yosemite National Park, snow was evident on ground. I had concerns about the cold. Only night will give me answers. Large area of park has burned into a barren wasteland of black stumps and death. No life reported.
Upon entering the Valley, check in occurred and set up in campground commenced. Wildlife report: One rather obese squirrel, many colorful birds, and no skeeters. This trip may be successful. Just waiting for additional voyagers to arrive before embarking on our next mission.
Yosemite Log
Camp Date: 05/03/2010
Day two in our voyage to seek out strange new worlds. Next mission is to explore the region known as Upper Yosemite Falls. 3.5 miles, strenuous. one way. I worry if my crew can survive such an arduous task. I know they will follow me into death if I ask, but I wonder, will it come to such extremes? Only one way to find out.
Captain Daniel I Johnston, First Officer Catherine M Shipman, Chief Engineer Jeff Colwell, and Lieutenant Alyn Nelson.
The team headed out, prepared for the days mission. Water: check, snacks: check, ponchos: check, walkie talkie: no. Oh well. The day has progressed well and we have observed strange new life forms. However, most impressive was the thundering falls and the never ending switch backs.
View of Upper Yosemite Falls at Middle Cascade.
After what seemed like days, but only hours in real time, our team has split. Chief Colwell and Lt. Nelson have fallen into enemy hands. We have no choice but to continue on in hopes of completing the mission. Only God can save them now.
View from Upper Yosemite Falls trail. Thats our ship in the background on the left.
Yosemite Log:
Camp Date: 05-04-2010
Our crew has reassembled. What I thought were enemy hands was merely a rest time. We utilized this day to debrief our findings from the day prior and resume our investigation of the surrounding natural area.
We used what the natives call "bikes" to carry us around this strange yet beautiful valley.
Capt Johnston and Lt Nelson discuss the findings.
Thus far we have discovered such wonders known as: Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Three Brothers, Bridalveil Falls, and something called a Black Bear. Tomorrow our research shall take us to Mirror Lake and Snow Creek. Supposedly the most difficult hike in all of Yosemite Valley. I will be the judge of that.
Searching for Three Brothers.
Yosemite Log
Camp Date: 05-05-2010
Day four may be the most difficult mission I have yet to embark on. Mirror Lake to Snow Creek. 12 miles round trip. Never have I hiked this long. May prove impossible.
During complicated mission, seen many waterfalls, two avalanches, but none of the so-called Black Bears. The trail endless. Up and up. No end in site. May yet be a death mission. We have turned crew back. Capt Johnston and I will continue on in hopes of new life forms.
Crazy high up the Snow Creek trail. Most challenging trail got NUTHIN on me! Ha!
Mission complete. Success. Contact made with local lifeforms. Two runners. One male, one female. Apparently this planet is made of people who like to run up extremely steep trails. Odd creatures.
Yosemite Log
Camp Date: 05-06-2010
This will be my last entry. Mission is complete. Success. Discoveries made. This has been the most challenging and rewarding mission yet. Many new voyages will come. This will stay forever.
Crew is released.
