Valley View with fall leaves

I've lived in the Yosemite southern gateway town of Oakhurst for over 20 years. I visit Yosemite often and have hiked and packpacked in nearly every quadrant save to very north.

On Saturday November 8th, 2008 I attended the celebration reception for Wayne Merry, George Whitmore and the remaining climbers and support crew from the first assent of the Nose Route of El Cap. I took very few photos but did purchase a Limited Edition Anniversary T-shirt and had all the El Cap Nose Crew members sign it. I also had Royal Robbins, who was there, sign it along with Ken Yager, President of the Yosemite Climbing Association who put the event together.
Ken was also responsible for compiling historic photos, climbing gear, diaries and stories from pioneering climbs and climbers into a collection called "Granite Frontiers: 100 years of Yosemite Climbing." The display broke all attendance records for a single exhibit in the Yosemite Museum this past summer. The Granite Frontiers exhibit has been scheduled to show at the Autry Museum in LA next summer.
Even though I visit Yosemite Valley often the view takes my breath away every time I exit the Wawona Tunnel. I am truly blessed to live near such an incredible example of God's handywork.