I think there's some confusion, at least in my own mind. There are no shuttle buses running within the valley this year (nor were there last year). In past years there were shuttles (a) in the eastern end of the valley (frequent, the Valley shuttle) as far west at Yosemite Lodge going to Ahwahnee, Happy Isles, etc., and (b) in the western end of the valley out to Bridalveil falls (less frequeby Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I guess those of us watching on zoom will have to bring our own wine.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Haven't been to YNP since the corona thing started, used to be you could park at any of the day-use lots and take the shuttle to Happy Isles, then walk over the bridge to the trailhead. But I understand there are no shuttles this year. You might need to park at Curry and walk to Happy Isles.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotemarkskor Just to add though...near the Tioga entrance, about the same altitude to gain is the Gaylor Lakes TH. IMHO, a much better day hike if only have one day to visit. mark At Tioga entrance you start at 10K elevation and at Elizabeth Lake TH you start at 8600, don't know if that makes a difference for most people. Both good day hikes, both scenic, in different ways (hike to EL is larby Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
As I said, I've been disappointed with Aramark and the things you mention are among the reasons why. But keeping the slopes at Badger Pass closed during the winter - I doubt that was Aramark's call or preferred outcome. I think killing the TM shuttle was short-sighted (and not updating the web site to reflect the cancellation was reprehensible), but it was understandable: some bean-counter at Aby Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
2017 was a massive snow year. Tioga Road didn't open until June 29.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
While I have been unimpressed with Aramark in the 5 years its has been operating the concessions, it's still in this to make a profit. It makes its money by renting rooms and platform tents and by selling food and merchandise. I have not seen Aramark's contract with NPS, but I doubt that it includes a clause that says Aramark gets paid if its facilities can't open due to acts of God and the like.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
https://www.thefarside.com/2021/03/13/1by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
IIRC, the closest lot to the Elizabeth Lake trailhead is in horse campsite loop in the TM campground, and it's unlikely they'll let you in without a TM campground reservation (but of course it never hurts to ask). So you'll likely need to park at the TM Visitors' Center as you've proposed and walk along the JMT (or along the road to the campground entrance), or in the lot by the platform tents dby Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Quotebalzaccom I wonder how many other people will try this before someone dies and the park service prohibits further attempts... Takes a lot of effort to get to the top of HD in the snow, including some facility with climbing on ice. One of the guys who did this has lived in Yosemite since he was a little kid - even worked there as a ranger - and only tried this now. If you can make it to theby Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Nice pics! I gotta visit some of these places. And the dead saguaro with the interior exposed was cool. Love the "dangerous snakes and insects" sign that shows a snake and a ... scorpion. Someone needs to learn some basic taxonomy.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - General Discussion
Ok, I'll bite: I don't think I've seen "Altusky Peak" on any map. Where is it? Is this one of these peaks that on the USGS topo maps is only labeled with the elevation? Or maybe it's the peak just to the south of Unicorn Peak (based on the duo's report of January 24, 2018)?by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
This is the only piece I've seen on this - have any of the CA papers covered it? https://nypost.com/2021/01/29/mono-wind-event-topples-over-a-dozen-sequoias-at-yosemite-national-park/by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Nice, thanks for sharing. I especially like the sunset photos at 4:19 and 4:45. And as usual, I'm envious. I'm pleased to know that not only was I able to identify several of the many spots I've never been to (on the basis of your gang's old TRs), but actually I know exactly where some of those photos are b/c I was there (and I'm not talking about the tunnel view photo that you can just drivby Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Eeek, thanks for posting this - checked last week but didn't see anything and thought they might not be up there this winter. Balzaccom, look at the original post on the NPS site and you'll get the photos too: https://www.nps.gov/yose/blogs/update-for-december-31-2020.htm. Made my day.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-yellowstone-national-park-cook-chickens-hot-spring-20201106-qvx7pg3i5ff2dkpngre7kj22xa-story.html Cheaper to buy it already cooked at the local concession than to pay the fine. Plus no risk of falling into the hot spring...but would have made for a Darwin Award if he had.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I've been there for that as well. I don't get it. You're in the valley, you smell the smoke all around...and you need to build a campfire?!by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotembazeley My tent lines are already reflective thanks to REI. So I camped for a night in Lyell Canyon a few weeks ago on my way to Vogelsang, I woke up in the morning to find that a fellow backpacker had stashed his bear canister well away from his tent (good), but 10 feet away from mine (bad!). And it wasn't nighttime or anything. It was obvious to him that my campsite was there. Still wby Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
So you did.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
What Balzaccom said, although instead of going down into the valley, on your last day you could go from LYV back to GP along the panorama trail. That way you could also be a little more leisurely on the other days, or use the time to explore a bit. I think Shaffer in his book suggests doing this loop in the opposite direction: from GP along panorama to LYV, then up the Merced River canyon,by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Love the photos, that area has been (and remains) on my get-to list for several years now. Thanks for posting.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Quotemkbgdns well, using that logic, we should appreciate that he's offering unemployed people a $200 weekly supplement to their unemployment benefits. the money's he's signed off on is theatre to repair his damaged image, not a serious attempt to provide NPS with $ it needs to "fix" its infrastructure needs. I don't follow you. You have a problem with allocating money to the NPS? Noby Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
All kidding aside, didn't he say this while signing a bill that authorizes $1.9 billion annually for the next few years to fix infrastructure at national parks? I find it hard to complain about that.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
This is not transferable, but I can coordinate with someone who wants it so that they can go online just as I cancel. PM me if interested.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotebalzaccom Classic. Don't talk about stuff if you don't know about it. Well.... 1. My GPS also says "Yo-semite". So maybe he's got a gig lined up as a GPS voice for after his current job. 2. Be thankful that the word "TRUMP" in 1000-foot high letters hasn't been etched into the face of Half Dome or El Capitan.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
As a follow-up, I got my notice a week ago but the refund still hasn't been processed through my credit card.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Nice TR and photos. Thanks for posting.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - General Discussion
Finally got the email today that I was expecting, saying my campground reservation for TM for next month (August 11) has been cancelled and a full refund being processed back to the credit card.by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I think the most recent edition is from 2006. It's been republished since then (I think I bought mine in 2013 or so) but I don't think it's been updated. Not that's so critical for the trails, but some of the contact info and procedures have changed in the interim (e.g. the need for HD permits).by Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteparklover Quotenwhkr Wow, this is insightful. Hope everyone in the park and in the neighboring communities is staying safe. Mariposa County had so few cases, and while they don't have many, they are having more positive cases. I have heard from friends that they have been seeing people in the stores and eating places in Yosemite not wearing masks and not practicing social distancing and tby Not quite The Geezer, but getting there - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion