bound to happen

It was bound to happen...

This year Yosemite decided to make it mandatory to have a permit (7 days a week) to hike Halfdome. 

Last year (when we hiked it) you only had to have a permit if you hiked it on Friday, Saturday or Sunday (the busiest days)

So when my sister said she really wanted to hike Halfdome this year with us, we've been trying to get permits, but no luck. Permits are only $1.50 each with a limit of 4. But getting your hands on them is difficult, they sell out FAST! There is a note on Yosemite's website that says-

NOTE: This hiking permit is transferable, but cannot b e resold or auctioned.
Resale of this permit is a violation of Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, section 1.6. You are allowed to give this permit to anyone else, but each permit can only be used once.

But we are starting to find permits being auctioned on ebay and on Craigslist for more than $100 per permit.

I wish Yosemite would go back to the way it was last year...

On a brighter note, something fun is happening here (right here) this Thursday (April 21st)

So mark your calendar and wear your party hat, it's going to be fun!

xo