Sorry should have added that I was looking to try and go to Big 5 Lakes.by Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Just wondering if anyone is planning a trip to Mineral King before May 20th? I’ve been debating a trip there around May 20th but just wondering how narly the conditions will be. Micro spikes and trekking poles or will I need to break out the crampons and axe.by Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
So I’ve started planning/looking at next years big trip which will be Onion Valley to Mount Whitney. Right now I’m just in the beginning stages but looking for any advice or tips for that section of trail including anything not to be missed. We will have up to 7-8 days again this year so plenty of time to explore and enjoy ourselves just like last years 80 mile trip in Yosemite. Right nowby Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Anyone make it to Cathedral Lakes area this past weekend or week? Just looking for the most current info I can find as we finalize equipment, etc... for our trip this weekend, thanks!by Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
We are considering primarily two different routes. Alot will just depend on how my kids are feeling. They are 18 and 16 and have done some significant backpacking but this will be their longest trip. They also tend to enjoy stopping more, exploring, messing around, like normal teenagers so planning can sometimes be a little difficult but it is worth it to see their love of the outdoors blossomingby Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Any input would be great. I'm at the gym right now but I'll post it this afternoon as soon as I get home.by Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
THANKS!!! That GPS track is just what I needed.by Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I'm hoping someone on here might have either coordinates or map with the location/route of the trail that starts/ends at the double bridge and runs to Pothole Dome. We are doing a 9 day trip starting this weekend and we are considering adding a side loop up Murphy Creek and then south towards Tuolumne and Cathedral Lakes. I've never taken this trail before and would appreciate any beta/info anyonby Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Found a ride on the Reddit Yosemite forum! We are going to shuttle/car swap with another group in the same boat we are.by Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Just to clarify I would happily pay $50 - $100 for the ride.by Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
When I called them this morning they told me July 17th but take it for what its worth. I'm also talking about the shuttle that runs from the valley to Tuolumne, not the backpacker shuttle that just runs between trailheads from Tuolumne Meadows.by Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Yes but the YARTS from the Valley to Tuolumne Meadows only runs in the evening and that won't work for us. We will be arriving early on the 15th and our permit from May Lake is the 15th.by Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
So I just found out the shuttle from Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows won't start running until July 17th. I'm hoping to find someone driving up towards Tuolumne on Saturday July 15th who would be willing to give a ride to me and my two kids (18yo & 16yo). I'll definitely pay cash if anyone is willing to help out. We were planning a 9 day hike finishing in the valley and starting at May Laby Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Yep, as soon as I saw the road opened I was hoping some folks might be headed down Lyell and Rafferty this weekend or next week.by Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I'm heading out to Yosemite for an 9 day backpacking trip and hoping to get some firsthand knowledge in the next couple weeks from anyone trying/checking out these trails, thanks!!!by Creakyknees - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra