Hike Half Dome

Carpe Diem is a state of mind. From the Latin, it means Seize the Day! Or to quote the
great actor, James Dean: "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." The
Carpe Diem philospophy surfaced in recent times thanks to the Robin Williams' 1989
movie "Dead Poets Society." He implored his students to strive to enjoy all the planet
has to offer. We each have a finite number of heartbeats - a set number of clicks on our
body's odometer. Smell the rose today, for it may be wilted tomorrow. Or put another
way, you never know when that semi coming your direction will cross over the line!

                                                    Rick Deutsch, author of One Best Hike: Yosemite’s
                                                   Half Dome   (Wilderness Press) has lived the Carpe
                                                   Diem attitude . His first book with Wilderness Press is
                                                   also the first of their proposed series of "One Best
                                                   Hike" guides. Having summited Yosemite's Half Dome
                                                   22 times, he is uniquely qualified to write the definitive
                                                   guide for all levels of hiker. His casual style of writing
                                                   provides candid cnversational guidance while insisting that
you have fun! It's a big hike. Be prepared and do it safely. Carpe Diem Experience is the
Dba (doing business as) for his enterprise.

Rick hails from the Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC, but settled in San Jose,
California in 1975. He is a captivating public speaker and often gives talks at outfitters,
libraries, health clubs, museums, colleges, cruise ships and bookstores. His other
passion is enjoying American Classic cars.

Member:     Yosemite Association #18901
                    Yosemite Fund #341063
                   California State Parks Foundation #68749
                   Pine Ridge Association (Henry Coe State Park)

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