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The Plan:
Start your fake-coughing at work late Thursday afternoon.
Call in sick on Friday morning.
Roadtrip to Yosemite National Park with your other sick friends.
Get a camp spot at one of the 7 first-come, first-served sites.
Hike Mist Trail to Nevada Falls and chill out in the wilderness.
Laugh around the campfire at night (and eat plenty of s'mores).
Relax under the stars (and marvel at how your cough has disappeared).

Maximize your bliss in Patagonia's Serenity shorts or tights. Wear them hiking, biking, relaxing, or even doing yoga in the shadow of Half Dome. They're made from soft, organic cotton so that you'll stay cool on hot afternoons. The dash of spandex will give you mobility on the trail and around the camp.


Versatility is the key to Serenity. Available at all Patagonia stores. (Doctor's note not included.)

Patagonia San Francisco, 770 North Point St., San Francisco; 415-771-2050.
Patagonia Palo Alto, 525 Alma St., Palo Alto; 650-329-8556.
Patagonia Outlet Santa Cruz, 415 River St. #C, Santa Cruz; 831-423-1776.

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