Hiking or backpacking with barefoot-style shoes may seem riskier than with boots, or to require a more mindful style of walking, because you can't stomp around willy-nilly as you can with boots. However, increased awareness comes naturally when un-shoed (try walking barefoot on gravel and see where your attention goes);

barefoot shoes absorb nothing, so you naturally land on the ball of your foot without locking your knees, taking the shock in your musculature instead of your joints.

On yesterday's hike, I wore barefoot-style running shoes. Today, my calves are sore, but I have no joint pain or injuries. Hiking as a teen, I'd wear heavy hiking boots and my knees would ache for days after a significant descent. Boots absorb some shock so you can land on your heel, transferring some of the impact to your joints;

Wanted to share some thoughts about barefoot-style shoes for hiking and everyday life. #bipedalism

El Capitan. There were crowds of people along the valley road with their necks craned, looking at the several climbers on its face. Can you peep them?

A view of Yosemite Falls from the Merced River, where I went for a (brief) swim.

A view of Half Dome on the way down.

That was more than I'd bargained for, so I decided to save El Cap for another day. Instead, I enjoyed my time at the top of the falls, had a leisurely decent while chatting with a fellow hiker, and spent more time in the warm and busy valley.

At the top of Yosemite Falls I met a patrolling park ranger who had camped nearby. She said the trail to El Capitan was covered in over 3 feet of snow and that navigation would have to be by map and compass.

There was more snow as I ascended. I was making fresh tracks.

There was a shortcut, though I was not tempted to take it.

The first 3.5 miles would supposedly be the toughest. Steep switchbacks up to the top of Yosemite Falls.

Early the next morning. My plan was to hike El Capitan.

Bear-resistant food storage locker at the campsite.

The Merced river looked more like a lake in some places.

Water levels were high as it has been a heavy snow year. There was a constant thundering noise in the valley.

One of the tunnels on the way into the valley.

The road was icy.

On the way into Yosemite the other day.

Very grateful for a lot of things. Thanks for your help.

#weirdFlowersOfPeepeth

Yosemite! Just a one day trip but there was a break in the storm and I got a campsite reservation. Recently decided to punctuate life with more #web0 experiences :)

Maktub, then! :)

The peeprate tends to slow on the weekends. Thanks for peepin :)

Friday (today) was a one-day break in the storm. Was able to get a campsite for Thursday, so went for it.

Felt like winter until halfway into the descent. Then, basically, it was summer again.

I was lucky as the clouds cleared unexpectedly. I enjoyed it immensely even though I didn’t do the hike I’d planned. Will peep some more pics tomorrow.

I do not hate you.

Hey Daniell, yes the Ensō are saved to the blockchain too. And as @arf said the metadata is indeed stripped.

On the way down. #halfDome #yosemite

Where is the trail?

#yosemite

Earlier this morning. First one on the trail.

#yosemite #treesOfPeepeth

#livepeeping from the top of Yosemite Falls.

I don't think these will survive the car trip. #pearsOfPeepeth

First stop. Provisions.

Tent? Check. Boots? Check. Moist towelettes? Check.

Peepspedition time.

You could do it! I think there's a ferry to Tunisia from Sicily.

Sounds delicious. How much coconut cream did you use?

Nice handle by the way.

Welcome Vice! Glad to have you here. #wypf?

Awesome. #morningsOfPeepeth

+1. Boiling it for 20 minutes or so works in a pinch, too.

Thanks Tab, this looks great! Will try out some variations and share what I come up with.

Appreciate everyone's help 🙏

Ever wonder why planes sound louder when it rains?

https://www.quora.com/Why-do-airplanes-sound-louder-when-it-rains-or-is-cloudy

#lkie Congrats on that big decision!

A few more things:

* Peeps are forever (there's no edit or delete)
* There's just one "like" per day, which is called an Ensō (click the small circle under each peep)
* Consider getting a Mosquito badge: https://peepeth.com/malaria
* Have fun! Let me know if you have any questions.

Aside from needing a dapp browser to use it, Peepeth works a lot like other social networks. The blockchain empowers us and makes the platform more transparent, but Peepeth is really about raising the vibe, both on the web and off. So, keep on peepin' and help shape this forward-thinking community. Glad to have you!

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Is this in Tazmania? I've never been but would love to go.

One's coming up! Thanks for the idea.