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Don Pitts, the Federal Magistrate in Yosemite National Park from 1975 to 1993. In his 18 years on the federal bench, “the Judge” was known for his skepticism for the well-fashioned fabrication, for his kindness to court neophytes and for his “Bailiff”—a 160 pound Rottweiler who often accompanied him to court. In addition to his love for Kay and his family, hiking, skiing and Yosemite National Park, one of Don’s great joys in life was performing weddings. During his years in Yosemite, Don established the cross-country skiing division of the Yosemite Winter Club. Generations of cross-country skiers finished an Ostrander Hut or trans-Sierra ski trip in Don and Kay’s wine-barrel hot tub. Don officiated at the wedding of David and Susan Nord, a Michigan couple who came to Glacier Point for their ceremony, September 23, 1993.
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Don Pitts, Federal Magistrate
Don Pitts, the Federal Magistrate in Yosemite National Park from 1975 to 1993. In his 18 years on the federal bench, “the Judge” was known for his skepticism for the well-fashioned fabrication, for his kindness to court neophytes and for his “Bailiff”—a 160 pound Rottweiler who often accompanied him to court. In addition to his love for Kay and his family, hiking, skiing and Yosemite National Park, one of Don’s great joys in life was performing weddings. During his years in Yosemite, Don established the cross-country skiing division of the Yosemite Winter Club. Generations of cross-country skiers finished an Ostrander Hut or trans-Sierra ski trip in Don and Kay’s wine-barrel hot tub. Don officiated at the wedding of David and Susan Nord, a Michigan couple who came to Glacier Point for their ceremony, September 23, 1993.