Quoteszalkowski Quoterroland zowie! I really need to get out of the city more often! Isn't there a herd that resides on the Transamerica Pyramid? Nope those are the Mallet-headed cheeseeaters...by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
darn it, now he changed it back, shifty Chick-on!by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
actually we have been pre-empted...he changed his avatar to a head shot...maybe he's gonna take up professional modeling, any outdoor modeling locations from now on that are over 10,000 ft will have Chick-on as their spokemodel...he does have remarkable linguistic skillzby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Arinell's!!! yesyesyesyesyes get a slice and walk down to Casanova and get yerself a beer!!!by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
thanks m. szalkowski...btw your avatar looks like chick-on's...are you related?by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
zowie! I really need to get out of the city more often!by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Are there any bighorn sheep left in the Sierras? I purchased a book about the history of Yosemite, about the sheep herders etc, and one part was about Bighorns. It described how they would traverse peaks and sheer walls, I guess they were all hunted to extinction, I know the Pika is also endangered but that is related to global warming from my understanding. Just wonderin...by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks! All the skeeters will be gone and I can go back to hiking in my speedo!!by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hey all, What are the average dates for Tioga Pass closure? (or maybe given this year's wierd weather we should not even hazard guessing). I want to plan a loop trip for about 3 days from Sunrise TH back to Cathederal Lakes TH via Cloud's Rest in Sept. Any takers? -Jamesby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks. I am going to trim my pack down to 40lbs., and allow 5 days to go from TM to Agnes. This will be the most strenous hike I have attempted, and it looks like it will be solo, but I am super excited!!! Jamesby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
A big metal gate? Do they have a ranger on post all night? Jamesby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hey Calipidder, Do you know if I can enter at Big Oak flat 120 before dawn and drive 120 to 365 to Mammoth to get the YARTS at 7am back to TM to hike JMT from TM to Mammoth via Agnes? Thanks. just trying to plan this all out.... Jamesby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks Mike, I wanna go for it. Jamesby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hey Tom, Thanks for the tips. I have a question...what is the driving route from the Bay Area to Mammoth? Should I drive to TM then through Tioga Pass? Thanks Jamesby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
A few years back I was night hiking on the JMT for like 4 hours with a headlamp (I had gotten lost...long story), anyway recently someone asked if I encountered any 'rouges'. I asked of course what is a rouge? A single male bear (a real one, not the human kind). I was told that the bears use the same trails, jeez I had no idea! Anyone else ever encountered a 'rouge' whilst night hiking? Jaby rroland - General Discussion
Thanks for that link mrcondron...looks like if I take Yarts to TM from Mammoth on a weekday and get there at 9:10am, i should be able to get a Lyell permit.... Jamesby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I got water from the little Sunrise lake, the creek between the trailmarker at Sunrise on the way to Cloud's rest, no water sources at all until this spring coming out from under a boulder on the way down from Cloud's rest (the best water of the trip) then the creek right before the cutoff to Halfdome on the JMT down to Little Yosemite. The scariest part was up at Cloud's when I was down to abouby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the response Almosthere, My son also feels I should lose the lantern, I'll run down that Berikade can, gotta have a tent though. As far as water goes, I did Sunrise TH via Cloud's rest to Happy Isles Thurs thru Sat. last week and I was drinking about 3 liters a day, at least. I am not that versed on gear as until a couple of years back I was using the old metal frame kelty pby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hey Tom and Almost there. I have a Kelty Coyote pack. The REI Crysalis one man tent, a Kelty sleeping bag, Jet Boil stove, head lamp, little brunton lantern, coleman cook stuff, 3 lb bear can, three pairs o socks, steripen, three liters of water ... My mistake is usually bringing too much food as somehow my appetite drops big time. If I could get it down to 35lbs i could fly like a bird!by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks all. I am a pretty slow hiker, usually toteing about 50lbs. I like to take my time and be nice to my 55 y/o knees. As far as elevation goes, up at Cloud's rest last week I just got thirstier and took a few more breaks.... So I'll plan on 3 days. I like the Mammoth parking scenario alot. If I go at the end of August I am hoping I won't be fording any major creeks... Thanks again...lby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Not yet but i'm workin on it, actually i'm a pack muleby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I want to do the JMT from Mammoth to Tuolume in late August or early Sept. scenario: park toyota at Tuolume, take Yarts to Mammoth. Hike back to Tuolume. Q: how many days should I allow, also where do I get a trialhead near Mammoth to go to Devils Postpile and hook up w/ JMT. Any help is appreciated! Jamesby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Just got back from Sunrise TH thru to Happy Isles. At one point almost at the bottom of the JMT via Nevada Falls there is a sign that says Foot traffic only to the Valley and another that says Esqitarian only (or something like that)... question: Is it OK to take the pack animal esquitarian trail? After coming down from L Yosemite w/ 50 lbs on that paved section for foot travel is reallby rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Just got back. Yes it is do-able, just bring lots o deet. esp. around Sunrise....if going to Little Yosemite after I recommend the trail down from CR it's beautiful....by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Invaluable feedback, thanks, like Jimbo...I'm goin for it!by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
thanks for that tip. someone also is touting a belt clip-on fan from 'off!' seems like that will not be 'robust' enough for TM skeeters tho...by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I have always avoided TM this time of year because of the mosquitos. My son really wants to do Catherdral TH to Happy Isles, says he doesnt care about mosquitos Myself I am really concerned that they will *ruin* the hike. I bought some nets for sleeping and repellant. Should we just go for it? Or will it be life in hell for 3 days? I really value anyone's honest opinion, call me a sissy,by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
My son and I are headed up Thursday morning, DEETed and netted, we don't have a permit reserved, but as in the past, we get there early, you can get a trailhead permit and your bear can. HAVE FUN!!by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the mosquito updates... My son and I are hoping to do Sunrise or Cathedral Trailhead to the Valley 7/15...i'm hopin the little bloodsuckers will not be too agressive...for some reason they like our blood type. I guess I'll hit REI and get a couple of 100% DEETs. Does'nt seem like I would need mesh at night as it's been in the mid-40 degree range at night tho.....by rroland - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
thanks i may head up there to avoid those darn skeeters....by rroland - General Discussion