Well, last we caught up, the Watermen Crew ventured to Chicama to surf the longest left known to man. Where are we now? In the forest – feels like the middle of nowhere – with no cell reception and nothing but breathtaking views. AKA Yosemite. So how did we make it out of this one?
The trip began with a seven hour drive up the coast of California, then into the winding roads of the High Sierras. Once we arrived, we set up camp, started a fire and, of course, roasted some smores. Day one, not too shabby.
We kicked off day 2 with a “bike tour”; little did we know this bike tour is a 12-mile loop up and down the mountains on beach cruisers— yep, you read that right. Beach cruisers. As in, no gears, suspension or handbrakes, but at least we had our compressions shorts to block the chaffing. Still, the scenery was amazing and the ride was fun— taking the corners quickly around huge boulders and dodging trees, trying not to fall off the bike.
Day 3– the crew woke up for a nine-mile hike starting at Glacier Point, then wrapping around Yosemite Falls and Mist Trail, and ending in Yosemite Village. Right away we saw a bear; and Vic tried to get as close as possible (yikes!). We took a little dip in the frigid river and then marched onto the next uphill climb. After about 5 hours, we arrived at the top of the waterfall for a much-needed lunch break. Then we headed down the steep steps of Mist Trail. Exhausted and almost to the end, Ryan started running and singing “pizza and beer” to pass the time, and then slipped and landed right on his butt! He didn’t rip his shorts though, thankfully, since he had on his crew shorts and they’re built to take a beating both on land and in the water.
Finally, rest! Day 4– With all our limbs sore and immovable, we spent the day floating the river and going down the rapids. To top off the trip, that evening we headed to Glacier Point to watch the sunset with some wine. Wow what a view! We would all recommend you visit Yosemite if you haven’t already. Make sure you take your men’s hybrid boardshorts and womens’ stretch shorts, since Watermen gear is built for days like these! For us, now it’s time to head home…
Where will the Watermen Crew be next? Stay tuned & stay salty!