Hi Alex,
Congratulations to you and your group!
I really enjoyed your Trip Report. I felt that I was right there with you.
Any comments on how you might compare the MR with other hikes you have done?
Hwy 120, when it is open, is by far the best route from the bay area. The drive through Yosemite Park/Tuolumne meadows is very nice, and on week days does not really slow you down much. Normally faster than Bakersfield, and always much prettier.
Regards,
John