I have a wilderness permit on Fathers Day weekend, what are the chances that there will be space in the backpackers camp when I arrive?by Franklyn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
What are the odds that I could find an open spot in Camp 4 Friday through Sunday of this week? I might make a banzai run from San Diego this weekend.by Franklyn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I have gone in the winter the last few years and enjoyed the solitude. Having morning coffee in the lodge at Curry is a treat. You can walk for hours and enjoy the brisk air and beautiful snow formations. Hiking is fun with no crowds and everything seems so new with a dusting of snow. I stay in an unheated tent cabin so I can say I roughed it. Very Jealous.by Franklyn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Did anyone else see this? http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Concessionaire-Files-Trademark-Claim-to-Popular-Spots-Ahwahnee-Hotel-Yosemite-National-Park-286774931.htmlby Franklyn - General Discussion
What do you guys do about battery life on your smart phones? My Android battery wont last 2 days with the GPS enabled.by Franklyn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Spectacular. Well done, you!by Franklyn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I'll save you the trip report since I'm sure most of you have done this trip in your sleep, but the weekend was spectacular and everything went as planned. I brought exactly what I needed and nothing more. I could have brought some heavier pants for the night but the days were T-Shirt weather. I can say that it was the most fun, I'm sure I looked like I had a coat hanger in my mouth for the hugeby Franklyn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Thanks for the tip, I will watch NOAA as we get closer to next week. The Forecast Discussion part is a good tip. I have a feeling that Weather Underground is confusing the valley report with the TM report as you say. Guess I'l be bringing El Grande Sleeping Bag.by Franklyn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Speaking of weather, what is the Go-To weather source for Tolumne Meadows? I notice that Weather Underground has the low temp in the mid 50's for next week and NOAA has the low in the 30's. There is a 10 degree difference in the current temperatures between the sites. What weather site do you find most accurate? Frankby Franklyn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Hey, Guys Thanks for all of the great advice. Everything is falling into place for a launch on the 17th. Familys all situated and vacation request is approved. I've been pouring over the maps and it looks like a no-brainer. Added bonus the price of gas is slumping which is key comming from San Diego. We just need some decent weather and this trip is a go! Frankby Franklyn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Thanks for the great advice and offers. Within an hour of Balzaccom's reply I had faxed off my request for a permit and not 2 hours later I had an Email with my permit. I'm starting on Sept 18th at May Lake and exiting on the 20th at Glen Aulin which I hope is secret code for Tolumne Meadows, I'm not quite sure. That should give plenty of time to day hike and general exploring the area, Mt. Hoffby Franklyn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I am a newer backpacker with a few short trips under my belt. Mostly with a group in the local S. Cal mountains. I would like to take a trip in Yosemite to see the beautiful back country that I have seen in pictures and read about here. I've visited the park many times. I have found it difficult to join up with or find a group that takes trips through Yosemite due to time constraints or the factby Franklyn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra