“When we first went there in the early 1950's, it was already the climbers' camp — a spot dotted with large boulders and with campsites in irregular places. I guess the Park Service thought it was good enough for climbers. They were right. We loved the boulders and were happy to have a spot on the ground to throw our sleeping bags. We could find a table for our campsite, and if we didn't like where it was we would move it. Camp 4 was our home...”

Royal Robbins (Camp 4 in Yosemite)

I don’t like Valentines Day…but I miss having my heart broken.

I really miss having my heart broken.  I’m not talking about the kind of break where you date and you don’t and you miss what you don’t have because you just don’t have it.  I’m talking about the kind of pain that only comes from loving someone with every particle of your being, the kind of love that you would give up everything you know, everything you have, everyone and anyone else in the world would be sacrificed for this love.  Stupid love.  And I mean “stupid love” in the most endearing way.  4 times I’ve been stupid in love,…

Read More »

@Camp4Wine

New menu and wine list are coming along nicely.