Thanks for the advice and the map. I'll carry water. Next weekend, I'm going with a buddy who doesn't hike much, so we are going to shuttle up and hike down. The day after, he's going to tool around in the Valley and I'm going to reprise your and my Cables Down hike. I spoke with a ranger today who said there is no snow on the Panorama trail or on the trail up to Half Dome. Amazing what a difference a year makes.
Brent
