It may be a type of harebell or bluebell;generally resembles that flower. Would be good to have more view of whole plant.by Frank Furter - General Discussion
eeek wrote: > The first time I was the leader of a backpacking group in > Yosemite I ended up with altitude sickness the first day. > This stuff > works wonders. I just wish I'd figured out that I needed some > sooner. The next year I had a woman get sick on the first day > and I made her drink a liter of it. She was fine in 30 > minutes! > Is this an alternative to Gatby Frank Furter - General Discussion
Sierrafan wrote: > Yosemite Lodge and Yosemite VIEW Lodge are two entirely > different places. I believe the 'view' one is near El Portal. > > Gary Roger that. My error. Somehow I had the impression that the new concessioner in the valley had re-named the old Yosemite Lodge. Yosemite View is outside the park.by Frank Furter - General Discussion
Additional info regarding dogs in link below: 1. apparently you can get your dog a room at Yosemite Lodge 2. there are kennels at the stables http://www.yosemiteresorts.us/visit/Dogs%20in%20Yosemite%20National%20Park.pdfby Frank Furter - General Discussion
forrestranger wrote: and if so, am i required to pick up her > poop along the way? > Is this a serious question?by Frank Furter - General Discussion
It all comes back to Half Dome! newt-->salamander-->salamander in Yosemite--> Mt Lyell Salamander-->Half Dome. http://www.californiaherps.com/identification/salamandersid/salamanders.id2.html http://www.yosemite.ca.us/library/yosemite_nature_notes/46/2/hydromantes.html http://www.californiaherps.com/salamanders/pages/h.platycephalus.html And the final obvby Frank Furter - General Discussion
Newt-jam, Similar to a problem in Waterton some years ago with long toed salamander: http://www.watertoninfo.com/r/salamand.htmlby Frank Furter - General Discussion
Ryno98 wrote: > When I fly for a backpacking trip I put my entire backpack > inside of a heavy duty nylon canvas duffel bag and check it. > This keeps the straps and stuff from catching, protects the > pack, and keeps me from losing stuff. I fly with my stove and > everything else that I need. I just stop off at REI in Fresno > and grab some fuel, then I'm good to go... Gooby Frank Furter - General Discussion
This thread is meltling away like the Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz More on (moron?) the history of Yosemite, person to be credited with the discovery: Abrams Diary” (1947). Describes William Abrams’ discovery of Yosemite Valley in October 1849 by Weldon F. Heald. http://www.yosemite.ca.us/library/abrams_diary.htmlby Frank Furter - General Discussion
y_p_w wrote: > > > Wow - I spent a total of $15 for "lodging" the last time I went > backpacking in Yosemite. $5 for the wilderness permit > reservation (I know it's more now) and $5 each night to stay in > the Valley backpacker's campground. > > It's the ancillary stuff that cost me a small fortune though, > like the backpack, the sleeping bag, camp stovby Frank Furter - General Discussion
eeek wrote: > szalkowski wrote: > > > Doesn't one need to bring documentation stating that he is > > certifiably insane if he wishes to stay at Curry? > > No, just bring money. > Two bags of money for the Lodge, one bag for Curry. Bag and half for housekeeping.by Frank Furter - General Discussion
It just get stranger and stranger: Turns out the earliest known white visitor to Yosemite was Joseph Rutherford Walker in 1833 who arrived from the east in the Carson River area, crossed the Sierra and descended along the north rim of Yosemite Valley. http://www.yosemite.ca.us/library/exploration_of_the_sierra_nevada/walker.htmlby Frank Furter - General Discussion
bill-e-g wrote: > > Since he's never been to yose IMHO he really needs to leave the > tent at home. > Fly into Fresno. > Stay at Yosemite Lodge. > Dayhike, dayhike, dayhike... For 1st timer, Yosemite Lodge (no) Curry Village (yes) otherwise I agree ( see my prior post)by Frank Furter - General Discussion
What happened to the orchid discussion? The Bog Orchid smells like sweaty feet apparently to attract flies or mosquitos (?dragonflies) for pollination. Usually those flowers with the nasty smells attract flies.by Frank Furter - General Discussion
Bee wrote: > Frank Furter: why would the Mariposa Battalion have "discovered > Yosemite Valley" if it could be seen so clearly from the > Central Valley and prominent places on the Coast Range? > Certainly they had at least 10X magnification available in the > early 1800's. > > I cant believe Im being suckered into this conversation > again...but..."The Vaby Frank Furter - General Discussion
SteveC and bill-e-g wrote: > Frank, there is a picture of the Sierra, including Half Dome< Right. However, seeing HD at an observatory is different than seeing it from an Interstate highway (or the middle of an alfalfa field), nearly the same distance away. The credit on the photo implies that it was taken with astronomical equipment. from F4RIO wrote: http://home.mchsi.com/~lookoutviby Frank Furter - General Discussion
Is that a close-up of the dreaded Bog Orchid?by Frank Furter - General Discussion
Just how far can we push this concept? As I recall, I-5 passes along the edge of the coast range above land to the east with few trees or obstructions. Any chance of seeing Half Dome west of Patterson along I-5?by Frank Furter - General Discussion
> I can find an exact match for almost every single feature from > either photo, and all look properly placed. > > Bruce Jensen > Bruce, I am not sure which side you are arguing. However, you may be reading through the posts chronologically and may not have reached my "retraction" which lists my arguments in favor of the validity of the photo. I am a believer, basby Frank Furter - General Discussion
mrcondron wrote: > It's not settled until we say it's settled. > That is too funny!! bunch of smiley faces It does remind me a little of the Black Knight in Monte Python and Holy Grail---- but still, pretty funny! I think Rick will have the final word on this thread. Post Edited (03-23-09 12:22)by Frank Furter - General Discussion
Well, I guess this settles it: http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/by Frank Furter - General Discussion
bill-e-g wrote: > Actually Montpelier Rd. b/t 5th and 6th is fine. > You'll see the silo on the west side of Montpelier Rd. from > there. On google maps "west" from this position would put the silo behind the observer looking toward HD. Do you mean West or East? If it is West, where exactly is it? SteveC map point appears to be on a corner of a field.by Frank Furter - General Discussion
Bee wrote: > YPW: the bear used the darkness and was looking for anyone to > turn his/her back to seize the opportunity. > > Geez; I heard that the bears were persistant, but this is > uncanny! It sounds like I need to tighten up the ship when I > camp/backpack, because i have a tendancy to "set the table" and > have things a bit spread out. I don't want to dredby Frank Furter - General Discussion
greentub wrote: > Hi, I'm making my first trip to Yosemite this year in late > April - early May. ............. > > Any suggestions / recommendations would be appreciated. Given the time of year for a solo first trip to Yosemite, you might give some thought to an alternative program. The valley should be incredible about that time (dogwood in bloom, if I remember correctly). Haby Frank Furter - General Discussion
dqniel wrote: > You should read up on compression of depth of field in relation > to focal length changes. I think there is a good discussion at: http://www.online-designs.co.nz/ccc/hints/persp/perspective.pdf and your point is demonstrated by the following pics from that article: background magnified: I appreciate the feedback and do not claim expertise or sophistication, just tby Frank Furter - General Discussion
Ok, he's baaaack. I tried to stay away, but I as I have changed my position after reading Gary's and KenM's most excellent posts I feel some obligation reveal my reasoning. Summary of arguments: 1.Half Dome (presumably small and very distant) CAN be seen from somewhere near Turlock and Patterson at times. Evidence: Google Maps line of sight argument. Several unrelated observers attest to beingby Frank Furter - General Discussion
My final post on this subject (I'm just going to go cold turkey): The subject photo: compare to known aerial shot: The relations to the eastern terrain, el capitan, and other features are all wrong. Unless there is a lens that can magnify the distant without magnifying the near field (a computer could do that) I don't think there is any question of creative misrepresentation here.by Frank Furter - General Discussion
sierranomad wrote: > This is an obvious hoax. I'm surprised there's a serious > discussion about it. > > Reminds me of a kid I grew up with here in California. He said > that on a real clear night he could see the lights of New York > City from a hill near his house. > > Unless you can see through rock seeing HD from Patterson; or > NYC from California are both impoby Frank Furter - General Discussion
tomdisco wrote: > > Aside from the environmental impact, the problems of 20+ people > all with different levels of capabilities and limitations do > not make for the best trail experiences. On one trip to Half Dome while in the western end of Little Yosemite Valley, I proceeding at my usual slow pace and was passed by a mob of teenagers and then by a mule team. As the dust settlby Frank Furter - General Discussion
Dearborn wrote: > In March, 1971, I was a senior at Cal State Stanislaus in > Turlock. At that time, we experienced the aforementioned cold, > crisp windy weather that allowed me to look up the Merced River > Canyon to see Half Dome from the second story campus library > building. Can you recall if this was with the unaided eye or was a binoculars/telescope used? Turlock isby Frank Furter - General Discussion