That's really too bad. Never anticipated that this would become so problematic. It just shows what can happen to free enterprise when things fall into the wrong hands. As we've seen from the crooks in the financial sector.by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The best value hikes are arguably Sentinel/Taft. In no more than 30 minutes, you get tremendous views. Sentinel, especially. Near-unobstructed panorama view of the Clark Range peaks; Starr King; Half Dome; Tenaya Canyon; Nevada Falls; less famous sights such as Lehamite Falls, El Cap, etc etc etc. In some sense, it does feel like cheating. It's requires too little effort for such a viewpoiby Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Most have probably seen it from the other forum, but I'll post it here anyways (for practice). Not a web savvy person.by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
What a pity. Reminds me of the time I dropped an SD card near Hoffmann. It was a total fluke that I saw it on the way down. Ever since, I've saved a tiny notepad file on each card, with name & email. Increases the odds somewhat. Although if a card falls into the wrong hands, it won't matter. Card will be formatted and that's that.by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I took a quick day trip this past Monday. Didn't notice too many people on top of Half Dome. And surprisingly, nobody was climbing any of the routes on El Cap. Used binoculars from multiple vantage points. Was there some type of silent protest going on? I also noticed one YOSAR helicopter in the afternoon, flying over the El Cap side of the valley. Hopefully there were no serious incidentby Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Found the commercial looking through an unlabeled VHS tape, which had "Jane Eyre" recorded on it. Starring Timothy Dalton.by Ohnivy-Drak - General Discussion
I'm so not web-savvy. How did you imbed the video into your message? Thanks.by Ohnivy-Drak - General Discussion
While I've always been curious about this trail and want to "hike it" once, it's events such as these that have prevented me from doing so. It's probably wiser to avoid it, and there's nothing to prove to anyone. Gotta maintain good judgment & prudence. Just a few months back, I didn't even feel comfortable/confident enough to scramble up to Mastodon Peak @ Joshua Tree. Got prby Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Whistle is one of the most essential, yet oft overlooked, item to bring with you. Simple enough to wear around your neck, and could be the difference. One of the final scenes of that Titanic film comes to mind instantly.by Ohnivy-Drak - General Discussion
According to another article, the bridge was partially submerged. One man slipped/fell into the river, and his companion tried to rescue him. http://www.news10.net/news/local/article/143909/2/2-Southern-California-men-killed-in-Yosemite-Riverby Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zppybytpb1U Classic, eh? :-Dby Ohnivy-Drak - General Discussion
Hmm, I just might hike to El Cap sometime this summer. Always wanted to do it again.by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I just received what looks to be a spam PM. Someone named "Katie" is trying to sell me a Half Dome permit, and saying there is not federal crime against scalping.by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
North Dome is one of my favorite hikes also. I'm not sure it beats Clouds Rest, but it's shorter and less strenuous. The views from the summit are awesome. Good vantage point from which to examine Staircase Falls and the Ledge Trail, too... http://bit.ly/izYqyJby Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
It's sad to see Henry Coe on this list. But it looks as if two of my favorite destinations, Pacheco and Mt. Diablo, made the cut.by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for sharing your photo sets. Ledge Trail is still on my to-do list.by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotebill-e-g I thought I posted a link to the other photos on that trip. I don't see them above so here's the link: http://picasaweb.google.com/yosemite.chick.on/Ledge Excellent photos, thanks for sharing. So much for the trail being unmarked, eh? Guess that's now debunked. I didn't go up the ledge; decided on something a bit easier. Hiked around the Hetch Hetchy area instead.by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotewookie QuoteOhnivy-Drak Quotequmqats Gigapan of view from Eyehook Point along Ledge Trail Spherical Panorama WWP entry for Elevation Event - view from Eyehook Point along Ledge Trail - Best view is Fullscreen One of my favorite hike/views in the valley area. Another one is Sierra Point. I'd consider that trail much more dangerous for the novice than ledge trail, at least going up hilby Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Let's cross our fingers that the fires are kept under control. Things didn't go so well last summer...by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Did you end up choosing Clouds Rest? Not only are the views better, but you can also enjoy more solitude.by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteBee QuoteOhnivy-Drak Nice video. I've always wanted to go up this trail. You might have just inspired me to do so, and take along my own little good luck charm. A fuzzy good luck charm will almost always guarantee a good day in the hills! I'm actually not familiar with this fuzzy guy. Tasmanian Devil maybe? Just a guess... For me, pandas are good luck.by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
What about the 1.5 mile trail?by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hopefully you'll get a chance to hike this on a weekday. Have fun, stay safe.by Ohnivy-Drak - General Discussion
Great news! Hopefully this also means very active waterfalls during my next scheduled trip (a few weeks away). Cheers!by Ohnivy-Drak - General Discussion
Quotequmqats Gigapan of view from Eyehook Point along Ledge Trail Spherical Panorama WWP entry for Elevation Event - view from Eyehook Point along Ledge Trail - Best view is Fullscreen One of my favorite hike/views in the valley area. Another one is Sierra Point. I'd consider that trail much more dangerous for the novice than ledge trail, at least going up hill. Ledge trail IS A DEATH TRby Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Nice video. I've always wanted to go up this trail. You might have just inspired me to do so, and take along my own little good luck charm.by Ohnivy-Drak - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion