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chick-on
:bow: (again)

From what I have been told the Gully used to be the de facto way for climbers to come back
down from El Cap. My understanding is that it is rarely taken anymore since there is a
simpler route down the eastern slope with a rappel.

Something like that
:)

el cap gully. you up for it?

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ttilley
unlike the case with BP "Lasagne").

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plawrence
but there are exceptions.

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chick-on
There's this thing called powered milk. :P

Yes, but it's pure evil.

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hotrod4x5
If it is going to be peaking at 6:30 pm, I don't see why it would be so bright as to burn out sensor pixels. I have shot into the FULL sun at that time of day without any damage to my camera.

Indeed like I noted, I too am suspicious, but then every site speaking with authority on the issue recommends STRONG filters and not looking directly at it with eyes. I'd bet it is more a least common denominator issue that is dumbed down to an extremes lest fools and ignorant get into trouble. Because fear that some clueless person regardless of how they might narrowly relate what is ok, might take any thumbs up as a signal to looks directly at the sun or use their camera well before it is only 94%. No doubt many will only be aware an eclipse is going to occur on the day of the eclipse due to buzz that day from others. So they will trot out with their friends clueless about what is happening, as to how much the moon might hide the sun, or what manner of viewing is ok. And then there are myriad little kids that need guidance from adults.

Last thing someone making recommendations is going to want to hear is that just because they said it was ok ONLY if one was located in a place with over 90% occlusion, that some kids damaged their eyes because someone else said it would be ok who didn't remember the qualifications. Or someone burns out their $2000 DSLR because they didn't remember they could only point their camera directly at the sun if stopped down below F11.

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chick-on
There's this thing called powered milk. :P

Yes, but it's pure evil.

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beccawright
Eeek, do you work at the Wilderness Center? Is this why you seem to know everything that's going on in & around Yosemite? Very impressive, indeed. Just curious. Thanks.

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chick-on
I add sugar. And I also many times have a neat to eat treat nearby while TV watching.
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chick-on
There's this thing called powered milk. :P

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y_p_w
I'd normally recommend those Lipton/Knorr (now just Knorr) sides, although backpackers should look for the ones that don't require milk.

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y_p_w
You're definitely going to need more than just your BearVault for three people. Maybe rent a Garcia when you get to Yosemite. It's only $5 for your entire trip.

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I recommended the flavored teas because most of them have no caffeine and that is an issue for me at night.

I'm certain Gremlins don't like "Regular black, green, or oolong tea" so you are correct.

Somehow I got lots of crap for enjoying the "Peach Passion" tea.

Bird just can win sometimes.

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I recommended the flavored teas because most of them have no caffeine and that is an issue for me at night.

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beccawright
The tent cabins go for $120 night.

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I tried using 3-D glasses from the movie theatre but they didn't work...

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Calaveras

If you want to put your glasses to use, the University of Arizona has a web site that includes a section of anaglyphs from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter which are amazing. There are currently 2737 stereo pairs.

http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/stereo_pairs.php

Click on either of the image links for each image, then under Anaglyphs click on Map-Projected Reduced-Resolution (PNG) and wait for it to load. Enlarge it in your browser window.

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Bearproof: the Echo Lake/Mathes Lake idea sounds fun, but it looks like we'd have to backtrack quite a bit if we hiked there after Clouds Rest. Maybe I'll save those for another trip that could include Budd Lake, Echo Peaks, etc...

I agree...but I was thinking Cathedral, then Mathes, then Sunrise, then Clouds Rest

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Bearproof: the Echo Lake/Mathes Lake idea sounds fun, but it looks like we'd have to backtrack quite a bit if we hiked there after Clouds Rest. Maybe I'll save those for another trip that could include Budd Lake, Echo Peaks, etc...


I agree...but I was thinking Cathedral, then Mathes, then Sunrise, then Clouds Rest

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Calaveras
Turns out I couldn't get far enough apart to get a decent stereo affect in most cases.

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....992 (24 hrs.) . It's not a number for emergencies. They have always eliminated the problem that I have called them about.

It's the park dispatch, or more formally the Emergency Communications Center, number so it is absolutely for emergencies. It's not quite 911, that's probably why they have helped you in the past, but close. I would be very judicious in calling that number.

It's the number they post on the message boards at the entrance of the campgrounds for "after hours" noise problems or any other "after hours" campground problems....it goes to the dispatch office which will deal with non emergency problems (and emergency if you need it, but they recommend 911 for emergencies).

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...The NPS has a good summary at yose_accessibility@nps.gov (EDIT: error, that is the email address. the guide is available at http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/access.pdf ). ...

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Wow! Tire chains as a step? I suspect some type of folding step stool would have weighed a LOT less.

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=3734231