Statistically, you'd have more of a chance of dying in the car on the way to the Park, then actually in the Park itself. Considering all the stupid things we've seen in the Park it really is surprising that more people don't end up losing their lives in the Park. Balzaa, the LA times usually has a piece on some facet of Yosemite at least once a month. The Park gets good coverage from them.by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Is the Kibbie Ridge boundary one the one at Mercur Peak? Or is that the one that's right on the trail before that dry dusty climb of like a 100' before you hit Sachse Spring?by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I guess I'm in the minority in this thread, I do a lot of my cooking by fire in the backcountry.by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I echo chick-on, Kibbie Lake is very highly rated and is extremely trafficked as soon as the gate is open after Cherry Lake. Before that logging road was established to the Shingle Springs trailhead, it would take quite the effort to get to Kibbie, now you can be there in 2 hours on the trail. Kibbie is a pretty lake though. It was nice to get up there and see ice on it, even if it was mid Junby oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I'm gonna guess a boy scout was there and got hungry...by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I guess "enough" isnt the answer you're looking for...by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the info eeek, I was wondering about that!by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I guess ruca is out of the question...perhaps they are not of latin descent...by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Both are decent. If I was forced to choose one, I would go with the Nat Geo maps. However, for on the trail/crosscountry neither are a substitute for the 7.5 maps. Combine those with a decent GPS and life is good. Hitting the trails without a 7.5 map would be a poor decision in my opinion....by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
basilbop, thank you much for the info. I had assumed that it might have some issues in the snow. Its not one that is really quick or easy to pack back up. Most of the time on the way out I end up just stuffing it all in my pack in a big ball and letting it air dry in my garage. Believe me I am aware of how small it really is. I spent a day and a half in it during a rainstorm in Cherry Canyonby oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yosemite Indian, while most of the time I actually do enjoy reading your posts, and learn new information from them, I have a request: Is there any way you could consolidate all your posts into the same thread? They generally are all on the same topic, Indians in Yosemite... Anyways, thanks for the consideration....by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I drove by the trailhead yesterday, and at 7500 it was relatively free from snow. However, since you gain close to 2000 feet, I would expect that you will encounter significant snow further up the trail. There was a good amount of snow at 9000' on Hwy 120 and the Sonora Pass. Also, there weren't many cars in the trailhead parking lot...by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Haha, wow if I didn't know better I'd say that was my camp at Wapama in picture #14 as we have all the same gear: Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 - Check Platypus Bag - Check Aquafina bottle for water - Check Neo Air - Check (although this season I just switched to the Exped UL7 which I like much better) Bearvault small canister - Check It appeared the only difference was the hiking poles and theby oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yeah, I saw the Hodgon fire on the way out today. Still smoldering right outside the gates (and might I add that nothing adds to the expectation of beauty as you drive into the park like seeing smoldering burns at the entrance to the park) and it looked like it was still going pretty strong further out. I wanted to get a pic of it from Hwy 120, but there wasn't a clear shot from any legitimateby oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteeeek [*]Vehicles on roadsides must use designated turnouts and pull off the road completely. Wait, we're not allowed to just stop in the middle of the road like that other thread said?by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I liked Hyatt, even if it was overgrown...but Big Lake was much nicer. There was an interesting surprise at Yellowhammer lake... Most of the logging roads are pretty decent, as long as you have a truck with good clearance you'll be fine. Even cars are usually okay, you just have to be a little more careful. Noone wants to have to call Hwy 120 towing because they lost an oil pan....by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on Ok, that's just funny. Kibbie Ridge Trail. I've only heard people whine about that trail. Lately they have been sweeping the trail to Kibbie it seems... and then doing absolutely nothing about KR trail. So a plenty will be a bit surprised... not to mention the fire damage... (gives it character imo) I thought you were heading south to Chain Lakes out of Quartz... S. Yosemiteby oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hey Bill-e, you'll probably be alright, I just read that article. It was listed as the Kibbie Ridge Trail and it just says to look into the canyon, not go into it. Their route was go out the ridge and drop into Many Island Lake for the first night, then go back on the trail and go the rest of the way to Boundary the next day. Damn. The one thing I loved about that trailhead is that 90% of tby oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I imagine so....by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
You just have to do like the animals do, mark all your property with your urine to prevent its theft! Just kidding. In all seriousness, that is yet another reason that I love backpacking, i have never had nor have I known anyone who has had any gear stolen in the backcountry. I have no qualms about leaving everything i have (minus my truck keys) and going on an all day dayhike away from camp bby oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Its kind of a moot point for me, since I don't car camp in the Park. If I'm in the Park, I am backpacking, so obviously i'm not carrying wood with me. Although, I must admit, I have toyed with the idea of getting on that ask yahoo BS and recommending novice backpackers carrying firewood with them, just in case they can't find any. Haha, seriously though, I was just playing devil's advocate. Iby oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the pics, always great to see. Glad you enjoyed yourself. But man, seriously, 65 pounds? If I break 35 I'm throwing stuff out of my pack. You must be exceedingly well prepared!by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I guess I wasn't there! Hah Anyways, yeah, Cherry Canyon is awesome. I've enjoyed every trip I've made into it. Its beautiful from above and while you're in it. Something is definitely special about it...by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I wholeheartedly agree. I go to the park to backpack and just because someone sees a deer or a bear on the side of the road, it doesn't give them the right to stop in the middle of the road to take pictures or chase the wildlife on foot. Many times I'll leave right after work, and the difference of 20 minutes from some idiot stopped in the middle of the road causing a backup, is the differenceby oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Great pics, thanks for sharing. I've always loved that canyon. Its nice that you basically had it to yourself, some times its crazy crowded....by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteDave QuoteoakroscoeI don't really see how anything could get off the wood, as long as you burn every scrap of wood you brought, it should be okay. I dunno. They probably have those rules for a reason.What is the wood doing before you burn it? Bugs fly you know. So when you buy wood there it says its from Fresno or Oakdale, why can't you just pick it up at Oakdale or Fresno on the way up?by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Of course, and I understand where you are coming from. However, if there is no fire ring, you can have a fire and leave no trace the next morning, but of course having a fire in a non-existent fire ring would be illegal, and I would never do that in the park and violate the rules. Anyways, yeah, I've actually seen the nets in the unnamed lake between Flora & Boundary. I'm sure I have picby oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
After 4 or 5 days in the backcountry, those two beers that are almost chilled in the cooler in the bear box are like heaven after pounding out the miles on a dusty trail. Seeing the bear box being locked would definitely spoil my good mood. I don't carry a universal key (aka boltcutters) in my truck, but for the majority of padlocks out there, its ridiculously easy to break them with leverage.by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I don't really see how anything could get off the wood, as long as you burn every scrap of wood you brought, it should be okay. I dunno. They probably have those rules for a reason.by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yes sir, especially if its my cooler that is in the locked bear box...by oakroscoe - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion