RTSchmitz wrote: > Also, we're wondering what to do the night before we put in: > we'll get in the afternoon before our permit starts. I suspect > that the campgrounds are crowded and unpleasant. Just how bad > are they? Are there any alternative options? I didn't see this getting answered, but there's a backpacker's campground behind North Pines Campground, which is close to youby Sierrafan - General Discussion
eeek wrote: > I've been wanting to shoot this picture again in 4x5 but I've > never been able to due to the drenching spray: That's a great photo of Vernal Falls, it looks very good in black and white. No drops on the lens either 8^). Good luck with reshooting it, but that never seems to work out for me...get a newer better camera and think you'll go redo some of those old shots you reaby Sierrafan - General Discussion
what2do wrote: > Thanks for the advice! I've got my trekking poles and will > plan on bringing lots of water. I've got a light > wind/waterproof REI jacket and some convertible pants (that dry > quick). Should I still wear a poncho? > > Sierrafan, I've read through a number of Half Dome hike reviews > but I hadn't yet come across yours. It's awesome! The > picturesby Sierrafan - General Discussion
what2do wrote: > Sierrafan, thank you very much for your help! We're going > towards the end of May and are planning to do Half Dome on May > 21st (if the cables are up of course)! It'll be our first time > and I'm psyched! hehe It's definitely something to be psyched about, it's a wonderful hike; Upper Pines is a great place to be leaving from, as you don't have to worry about wby Sierrafan - General Discussion
My guess on the 'RV only' sites is that they're rocky, slanted, or uneven to where there's really no good place to put a tent. I can't imagine why else they would limit any of the sites in the pines campgrounds to RV only, but there are some sites I've seen that might not have a good tent spot. If you're willing to make do with a less-than-ideal tent site, maybe sleeping on a slant or incorporaby Sierrafan - General Discussion
With just 2 days, and wanting to get in a couple of hikes you'll need to keep busy. I don't know at what time of year they'll start the bus to Glacier Point, but if the road opens soon and the bus trips begin by the 15th, you might consider taking an early bus from Yosemite Lodge to Glacier Point, and then walking down the 4-mile trail to the valley. This gives you a nice hike with some great vby Sierrafan - General Discussion
Thanks for the comments and also the tip on links; I'd have never figured that one out. It was definitely worth staying a day in the rain for the visual reward we got the next morning.by Sierrafan - General Discussion
Louis, I just found this forum, but coincidentally we were camping at just the time you mentioned. It rained all day Wednesday, and much of the night, but when I climbed out of the tent at 6:30, I found this: www.pbase.com/roberthouse/image/77347547 (I'm not sure how to get a link in here that actually works; html doesn't do it, so I guess you will need to copy/paste the link) So yourby Sierrafan - General Discussion
Unless they raise it before summer, the price is $9 (tax included) for a box at the Village store, at least it was a week ago. Almond wood, I think. While it's pricey, I don't think it's out of line for being in the valley...plus, if they sell cheap wood, people might have more and bigger fires, and it's already too smoky at times. A wild guess at the size of a box is 20"l by 16"w byby Sierrafan - General Discussion