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Re: Campsite ads to flag - 3 days ago
QuoteRoyalistDo we think the ads claiming to have booked two sites and only need one (which would probably work OK, because the original booker would still be there), or wanting to swap dates (which obviously won't work if anyone checks id) are legitimate, or do we think they are more subtle efforts by the odious Tran? They sound like one of Tran's tactics. He would offer to swap, but when theby Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet - 4 days ago
These are the only survival tablets I need. I go out into the wilderness to get away from electronics, not bring them with me.by Dave - General Discussion
Re: Satellites See Double Jeopardy For Socal Fire Season - 5 days ago
If I remember right, that's close to what happened before the Harlow Fire. Here's a video on that fire from 1961. Now is a good time to mention, again, that the Miami Mountain Lookout, between Mariposa and Oakhurst, needs volunteers. You do just one day at a time, not weeks at a time, and you can pick your dates from a calendar. Follow the link for more info.by Dave - General Discussion
Re: Campsite ads to flag - 5 days ago
All those were "deleted by author." It seems that they dissapear the instant someone flags them.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: GPS question - 6 days ago
That picture is why I use a 2D system. It's far more accurate, never runs out of batteries, extremely light weight, and very cheap.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Workers with a child - 8 days ago
Quotehotrod4x5The conservancy has a presence in the valley, but I don't think they have many jobs. Getting a job with the NPS is about as easy as hitting the lottery. I am more than qualified for a visitor use assistant job and my application never even gets looked at by a real person. The usajobs.gov website is so ruthless in their vetting process. If you can't say you are an expert at everyby Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Hazardous weather outlook - 9 days ago
I hope not. I have to drive out to Tioga Pass in the morning. From what I hear there is no snow on the road - or near it. Hopefully this storm won't bring any in. People will be beyond pissed off if they don't open the road on Saturday as planned. But, you know, Mother Nature just loves to show us humans who is the boss.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Workers with a child - 9 days ago
QuotemammaseetaThank you for replying! So with a family (it is just me and her actually) would I not be able to rent one of the tent cabins or dorm rooms at the employee rate like everyone else? Do you know approximately what the rental amount is, and does DNC provide them or would I have to find a rental on my own? (Which is next to impossible from where I sit, unless I pay the vacation rental nby Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Workers with a child - 9 days ago
There are many families that live in the Valley. There is housing available, but with a family you'll have to pay rent. It's not cheap. Most live outside the Valley on the community. It's not the level of "management" but the level of pay so you can earn enough to pay rent. There are certain jobs that require you to live in the Valley - and you still have to pay rent. By law that rent mby Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: balanced rocks at Mirror Lake - 12 days ago
Quoteryanmjits a stack of rock, its more like a sandcastle than graphitti. Ill make a few for you to knock down this summer if you can find themThat's not something that a sane person would brag about.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Illegal Craig's List Yosemite campsite ads -- need to be flagged as prohibited - 12 days ago
Tran, I think that's his name, is a reseller, a scalper. He buys blocks of campsites somehow and sells those sites to others. I'm pretty sure I know how he does this but I don't want to post it.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Illegal Craig's List Yosemite campsite ads -- need to be flagged as prohibited - 13 days ago
Another: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/for/3783511663.htmlby Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Illegal Craig's List Yosemite campsite ads -- need to be flagged as prohibited - 13 days ago
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/for/3783536019.html I flagged the above, then went back to check on it and it was "deleted by author" seconds after I flagged it. He's back and up to his old tricks.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: balanced rocks at Mirror Lake - 14 days ago
Hopefully they love to knock them down. They, the rock stacks not your kids, don't belong in the park. Outside the park; I don't care about what anyone does with any rock.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: balanced rocks at Mirror Lake - 14 days ago
I plan on making several trips to Mirror Lake this summer specifically to knock them down. They do not belong there. It's graphiti and an eyesore.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Tioga Road Plows - 29 days ago
Quotehotrod4x5So TM campground should be open early this year. I was told that before July 15th, if it opens, the entire campground is first come, is this accurate?No. No one is giving any dates. You'll have to check with the campground office for opening dates or if reservations are needed or not. It's best to make sure BEFORE you go up there without a reservation.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Tioga Road Plows - 30 days ago
I haven't heard any direct reports, but I know they've been up there checking things out. I'm sure they're removing things and fixing things they can get to.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Tioga Road Plows - 4 weeks ago
There's less than two feet of snow up there. It shouldn't take long to melt out. I'm sure if they can send a truck out with a blade, they'll do that. The big rotary plows just eat up too much gas.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: toopid question #1 - 4 weeks ago
QuoteeeekIt's still not a good idea to just let the bear play with your bear container. Shoo the bear away and go back to sleep.The goal here is to make the experience of visiting a campground a bad experience for the bear. You're right, don't let it play with your stuff and shoo it away. When the bear gets comfortable around people it becomes a danger to people. Shooing a bear away may save itsby Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Homeless campsites? - 4 weeks ago
Backpacking tents are not of much help. They are designed to be lightweight, not tough. They just don't hold up to daily use.by Dave - General Discussion
Re: toopid question #1 - 4 weeks ago
First, I'd make sure it wasn't my ex mother in law. Second, I'd make lots of noise. Banging pots and pans together is very effective. That almost always does the trick.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: President’s Budget Requests $2.6 billion for National Park Service - 4 weeks ago
Well.... this can't be true. The congressman whose district includes Yosemite, Jeff Denham, said that Obama was "hostile" to National Park visitors and to NPS in general.by Dave - General Discussion
Re: Just a couple of pet peeves - 5 weeks ago
Quoteforrestranger1. at the main entrance on Hwy 120, there is a bathroom right off the parking lot. this place hasn't had anything done to it (that i've noticed) in a number of years!! they really need to update it, and better yet, tear it down and build a bigger one! I'm pretty sure they are planning on redoing that whole entrance. I can find out more in a few weeks. Quote2. some of the roby Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Top 10 Visited sites in National Park System - 5 weeks ago
From what I heard, Blue Ridge and the GGNRA cheat. They both have large highways going through them and they count all those cars as "visitors."by Dave - General Discussion
Re: Guess Tioga Road Opening Date - 6 weeks ago
Quotemtn manIs this a "for sure" statement based on positive official statements? I'm trying to figure out if there's a chance I can get over the pass on the 10th of May. Inform me...Yes, it is a "for sure" statement. They will start plowing, if needed, on May 15, five days after the day you plan on going. The snow might have melted by then. I cannot say "officially"by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Guess Tioga Road Opening Date - 6 weeks ago
QuoteparkloverThere would probably be a liability issue with volunteers clearing Tioga especially near Olmstead Point since it is one of the avalanche areas. I am sure the park is going to need help both inside in offices and outside this year. I did not mention actual clearing, but just the spreading of charcoal on some snow to make it melt faster.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Guess Tioga Road Opening Date - 6 weeks ago
They can take care of most of that while the snow at the higher elevations is melting.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Guess Tioga Road Opening Date - 6 weeks ago
They are going to plow starting May 15 instead of April 15. Since the snow pack is half of what it usually is, that delay might not affect anything. If there is any snow left on May 15 it should be enough for one truck to clear in one pass. I'm sure they'll open it sooner if the snow is off the road.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Guess Tioga Road Opening Date - 6 weeks ago
QuoteeeekBut they probably wouldn't let them do it.Well.... with all these budget cuts they are going to have to let volunteers do more than just pull weeds or pick up trash.by Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Guess Tioga Road Opening Date - 6 weeks ago
QuoteKen MI heard, I think through a park service employee I know, that they will not be plowing this year, AT ALL. Sequestration cuts. So, it will be a melt out.That might not be so bad. I usually out that road the day it opens, or the day before. I see no snow on the road or close to it. What's there looks like it could be done in one swipe by one plow. The problem spot, the one that causby Dave - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
