The day after the Narrows, we set out to tackle Angel's Landing. After hiking Half Dome last summer, I was thinking this would be no big deal. But man, it was intense! Definitely got my adrenaline pumping. The beginning of the trail is leisurely and offers great views of the canyon but the last half mile is what gets you. It is a steep climb up a jagged rock formation with sheer drop-offs on both sides. There are chains staked into the rock to hold on to and you better believe I had a death grip on those things. Check it out:
the sis & me startin off the hike.
section of 21 switchbacks on the trail called "Walter's Wiggles"
start of the chains, headin toward the final ascent
this part was crazy! sheer drop offs on both sides. I gotta shout out to my aunt Linda (in front of me in this picture)! I followed her every move and I couldn't have done it without her!
don't look down! Bobby was brave taking this picture.
finally made it to the top!
our group at the top!
So I'm getting all comfortable on the top and then I remember we have to back down!!
thank goodness for Bobby taking these pictures because I was not about to take my hands off the chains!
Phew! We were all stoked to make it down and have great memories because of it. Welp, check that off the list. :)
It was a whirlwind trip, 4 days, 20 hours of driving, and two epic days of hiking, but we enjoyed every minute. Here is a pic we snapped just before heading back home:
All I can say is my family is awesome!!
...and on a different note,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DAD (6/28) AND MOM (6/30)!
Love you guys!
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