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Clouds Rest Day Hike | Yosemite National Park Vlog

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👁️ 8K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 8:35
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Creator's Key Takeaways

clouds rest is something that we've had on our bucket list for a while we wanted to get wilderness permits so we could backpack up here instead of having to day hike but you know we did it as a day hike and the views are totally worth it

you have full 360 degree views even though we couldn't see much on our way up we hiked in the dark and with our handy little headlamps we preferred

we would highly recommend checking out this trail prefer probably in the spring rather than summer because it is a little hot but spring fall you might be able to get some cool sunsets or sunrises up there as well

Creator's Tips & Advice

Start the hike early to avoid heat, preferably at 2 a.m.
Acclimatize properly due to higher altitude
Allot at least eight hours for the day hike
Bring lots of water and snacks to stay hydrated
Prefer hiking in spring or fall rather than summer

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Heat and elevation gain on the trailStart early to avoid heat and acclimatize properly; take it easy on steep sections.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Clouds Rest day hike like in Yosemite National Park?
QHow difficult is the trail and what should hikers expect?
QWhat are the best times to hike Clouds Rest for optimal views and comfort?
YouTube Video Description

Since we couldn't get permits to hike Half Dome, we opted to do the Clouds Rest Day Hike for a sunrise mission instead...and it did NOT disappoint! This day hike is around 15 miles round trip (and can also be done as a backpacking trip if you have the proper permits) and Clouds Rest quite possibly has the best views in all of Yosemite National Park. Please Leave No Trace when visiting Yosemite National Park. Check out the principles here: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/ Most Gear We Used This Trip: * Our Type S Auto fridge: https://bit.ly/3iacW4D (Get 10% Off using the code LOVERSPASSPORT) * Garmin In-Reach Mini: https://bit.ly/2TofkM6 * Black Diamond Trekking Poles: https://bit.ly/3wl7YHS * Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net: https://bit.ly/3xgwtWV * Headlamp: https://bit.ly/3ixkPCZ * Multi-Tool: https://amzn.to/3zlF8sY * Emergency Bivy: https://amzn.to/3grlDXp * First Aid Kit: https://bit.ly/3zDKzn5 * Kuju Coffee Pocket Pour Overs: https://bit.ly/3w2gsTH * Rinsekit: https://bit.ly/3kAci1v 🥾 Need personalized gear or apparel recommendations? Text us at (415) 625-5247 or chat with us on Curated to get personalized Outdoor Recommendations! https://bit.ly/3vDS7U7 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE: 🏠 Book Your Airbnb: https://creators.withairbnb.com/mypage/theloverspassport 📲 USA eSIM: https://saily.tpm.lv/SP355LWc 🧳 Our Luggage: https://referrals.awaytravel.com/away... 🚗 Rent a car in USA: https://discovercars.tpm.lv/bFP6lJ4x ✈️ Get Cheap Flight Deals To Your Inbox: https://thriftytraveler.com/a/thelove... (Save money with code THELOVERSPASSPORT) 👚 Rent Clothes for Your Trip: https://fbuy.io/nuuly/giselle9 //SHOP OUR FAVORITES: ○ LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/theloverspassport ○ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theloverspassport ○ ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/loverspassport //FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES ○ Website: www.theloverspassport.com ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloverspassport ○ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theloverspassport ○ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theloverspassport ○ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theloverspassport?lang=en ○ Blog: https://theloverspassport.com​​ ○ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theloverspassport //Join our Patreon Content Creation Community: https://www.patreon.com/theloverspassport 📷 Shoutout to our top-tier Patreon adventurers that allow us to give our tips & tricks and keep our adventures going! Thanks, Jaimie Cantrell! //Adventure Photography E-Book: ○ Buy Now - https://theloverspassport.com/downloads/travel-photography-guide/​​ //WHAT'S IN OUR CAMERA BAG: ○ BEGINNER CAMERA: https://amzn.to/2AN9fQt​​​ ○ PROFESSIONAL CAMERA: https://amzn.to/32Sc5i5​​​ ○ VLOGGING CAMERA: https://amzn.to/2VW6tjn​​​ ○ REMOTE for Camera: https://amzn.to/3nF2hiQ​​​ ○ BETTER THEN A CAMERA STRAP: https://moment.8ocm68.net/gbbYm2 ○ STEPHEN'S CAMERA BACKPACK: https://amzn.to/2AQAHgd​​​ ○ GISELLE'S CAMERA BACKPACK: https://moment.8ocm68.net/n1LvYV ○ BEST TRIPOD OF ALL TIME: https://moment.8ocm68.net/155JXx ○ MIC we use: https://amzn.to/2YQon7R​​​ ○ LANDSCAPE Lens: https://amzn.to/2YIEkwO​​​ ○ BEST Lens: https://amzn.to/2UQB6Gw​​​ ○ PORTRAIT Lens: https://amzn.to/2N8XarE​​​ ○ ACTION Camera: https://amzn.to/2YRmNCu​​​ ○ Lightweight TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/30Wgf8f​​​ ○ CHARGING STATION: https://amzn.to/3detVOL​​​ ○ Lightweight Backpack: https://amzn.to/2Bi6ZRd​​ //TOOLS & SERVICES WE USE: ○ Where we find our music (Epidemic Sound) - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/i9hr7o/ ○ Keyword Research Tool for Youtube (TubeBuddy) - https://www.tubebuddy.com/theloverspassport **FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. Our Type S Auto Fridge was gifted to us by the brand, however, all opinions are our own. The Lovers Passport is viewer-supported. Your engagement on our videos allows us to bring you this content for free! Since this video contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This has absolutely no effect on our recommendations or evaluations and all opinions are our own. Thanks for supporting our adventures! Be sure to subscribe for more itineraries, hiking tips, gear reviews, national park guides, cool locations, tutorials, things to do, gear guides, and adventures! Helping you plan your adventures! #yosemite #cloudsrest #halfdome #hiking #dayhike #yosemitenationalpark #nationalpark