cnewt, I'm sorry you felt so offended by the truth you felt the need to resort to personal attacks.by Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
CNEWT, So your disagreement with NQTG about crossing the 120 was really a reponse to ChrisA? It doesn't read that way. In any event, if you do need to respond to me, perhaps you can use the PM feature.by Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
CNEWT, No disrespect was intended, but Chris' question was "What are the rules about this?" NQTG gave a correct. although perhaps incomplete, response that crossing the 120 does not end the permit - which you disagreed with. Your response, while based on your experience, was incorrect in the statement that a ranger would tell anyone that crossing the 120 ends a permit. I belby Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Fatflatlander, I would say if you spend 1 night between the May Lake and Murphy Creek Trailheads, then you are 100% in compliance. But if you start at May LAke TH, push past Murphy Creek TH on the same day, then you arguably violate the spirit of the regulations, which state: "Some trailheads specify a required first night camping location (e.g., Happy Isles to Little Yosemite Valley) oby Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Hi NQTG, I'm not talking about the campground. I'm talking about the Tent Cabins that Aramark uses as both HSC and Lodge. I dont beleive there is a physical difference between TM HSC and TM Lodge, just an apparent significant price difference.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
ChrisA, The issue from May Lake is not whether or not you cross the 120, its whether or not you spend the first night in the proper area. Some trailheads specify a required first night camping location (e.g., Happy Isles to Little Yosemite Valley) or that you camp before or beyond a certain point. So its true that you cannot "start at one trailhead you don't really like and then walk diby Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Oh, BTW I've had multiple permits from Sunrise to clouds rest and HD, after all they are on the same side of the 120.by Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Sorry CNEWT, NQTG is right. Nothing in the Wilderness Regulations, or on a permit refers to the HWY 120. In fact the JMT actually crosses the 120 twice, and the PCT crosses it once. Those people still have valid permits. I'm calling your bluff on any ranger saying if you cross the 120, your permit is over.by Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I have booked Tuolumne meadows as regular lodging for multiple nights this summer, but have received no updates from Aramark. The cost per night for 4 people is $193.74 (not including meals) I was also awarded an unguided trip, for four people, from TM to GA, to ML, and to Sunrise. Afterwards I was offered the chance to book Tuolumne Meadows, as a High Sierra Camp, for the night befoer Glenby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Pilewskis are the best. I randomly ran into Rob at his summer post in crabtree meadow and was so stoked when I recognized his name from his nametag. I had read the winter reports for years and was so happy when I saw him at crabtree. My group gave me so much crap for being such a big fan of his in the middle of the wilderness, but to me, he's a celebrity.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
For permits after late April, the reservations work like this: "Wilderness Permit Reservations Sixty percent of wilderness permit reservations become available by lottery 24 weeks in advance. Of these, any remaining reservations after each week's lottery become available on a first-come, first-served basis the Friday after the lottery application period closes and are available up to tby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The window for permits has already opened. Look for Yosemite wilderness permits on recreation.gov: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/445859by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
See my PMby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I would not plan on Tioga Pass (HWY 120) opening by 6/2. It might, and you might want to get reservations on the eastern side just in case, but you will most likely have to cancel these. Inside the park, many campgrounds have not started taking reservations yet. Keep looking. Sometimes the park will not necesarily announce when sites will become available to reserve. The new policy for theby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Well its 657 pages, and too big to email, but I found the link: https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/management/upload/YHcontract.pdfby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The contract is public record, and I have a copy. Maintenance and repair is Aramark's responsibility, and the contract even has minimum amounts to spend. Personally, I think Aramark has committed "waste" and allowed the facilities to descend into severe disrepair.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
YEP.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
To be accurate: Five Months in Advance Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, Wawona, and Hodgdon Meadow campground reservations are released five months in advance on the 15th of each month. Sites are gone within seconds, not minutes.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I have two sets of reservations for both White Wolf, and Tuolumne Meadows. I hope against the odds that at least one opens this summer early enough for me to use the reservations. I also have HSC reservations for the 5th year (6th?) in hopes they open. We will see. At a minimum, i hope the White Wolf backpackers campground opens this year....That is not under Aramark's control, so at leasby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
To the other Tom: You should know by now that anything posted by Aramark is suspect. It's either inaccurate to start or not followed through. I'll bet you 10 pushups that either WW, TML, or the HSC's won't open in 2024. I sincerly hope I'm wrong, but the lack of work on WW lodge during this amazing summer is consistent with the woeful history. In any event, I'll be happy to payup if I get toby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Parklover, Thanks for the information. I was wondering if Aramark took the opportunity to work on White Wolf, Tuolumne Lodge, High Sierra Camps, the golf course, etc during the summers when they were closed. It appears not. Then they claim the the most recent years weather is the reason the facilities don't open. Thats a sorry excuse. It seems Aramark has abandoned every facility but theby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Fat flatlander, Thanks for highlighting the mis-information by Aramark. Communication is something else Aramark fails at doing. I submitted an unguided trip request for 2024 after winning a spot last year. My request is flexible as to date and direction, I just want 2 nights in Sunrise. The website states: "As a 2023 High Sierra Camp lottery winner, you will be guaranteed a winniby Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Bridalveil Creek is apparently not opening either: "Outside Yosemite Valley: Open: Reservations required: Wawona, Hodgdon Meadow, Tamarack Flat, Porcupine Flat First-come, first served: First come-first-served camping is not available until October. Closed: Bridalveil Creek (not opening in 2023), Crane Flat (not opening in 2023), White Wolf (not opening in 2023), Yosemite Creek (notby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Aramark can't even figure out how to open the golf course, much less any facility that's actually off the main roads.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
CURSES!!!!!! Anyone else immensely dislike aramark?by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
It looks like the author draws a distinction between large RV's and technology.... The article is from 9/8/22. There is no projected Crane Flat opening date for 2023, but the website currently states: "Crane Flat Campground is scheduled to be open for the 2023 season pending completion of the rehabilitation project that started last year." Bridalveil Creek is not open yet either.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Well, It looks like I'm in the minority of you guys with opnions on this, .. so knock yourselves outby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hi Balzaccon, I appreciate your service and your experience. I don't pretend, I read. According to the National Park service, in the article I quoted: "hey all have the same rule: If you come across a cairn, do not disturb it. Don’t knock it down or add to it." Your quarrel is not with me, I'm simply pointing out the rule according to the national park service, the reasby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hot Rod and Balzaccon, I realize this is a devisive issue, as there is an obvious disagreement between Yosemite and every other park, and reasonable minds can disagree, so please do not take this personally, but... I don't build them, and I don't knock them over. (I don't destroy fire rings either). Logic does not dictate that if you don't build them, then its OK to knock them down. My lby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Devils Postpile National Monument is closed Date Posted: 7/14/2023Alert 1, Severity closure, Devils Postpile National Monument is closed While Reds Meadow Road to Devils Postpile National Monument (including shuttle service) opens starting July 21, Devils Postpile remains closed until sanitation facilities are available. It is possible to hike to Rainbow Falls from shuttle stop #9.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion