Six of us had no problems. Filled up with many liters during our stay.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotebalzaccom BTW, you'll find a photo of Shangri-La ( One highlight of that trip was coming across a small area we are told is called "Shangri-La", and is located along the creek about half-way to Vogelsang. It was a perfect swimming hole with three small waterfalls and a beach.) on our recent post about Nelson Lakes and beyond... Thanks for the info. Your report and pics are awesomby Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on BTW, you can find basilbop's photo of that fall in two of his trips this year: http://yosemitenews.info/forum/read.php?3,41154 http://yosemitenews.info/forum/read.php?3,44216 Just saying Thanks for the links/pics. I had missed those postings. Those are the falls!by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I was looking at a Yosemite pamphlet that mentions row boats could be rented at Merced and May Lake; and a boat launch at Tenaya Lake. Also claims one of the staff "...is an "expert" fisherman, whose function is to teach guests how to cast and catch." In 1916 Bed/Breakfast/Dinner = $3.00/day. May Lake replaced Tenaya Lake HSC according to this book.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
If you ever get to the Merced Lake area a great 6 mile out and back hike to Washburn Lake from the HSC is a good one. Did that hike two years ago and had Washburn all to ourselves for an afternoon. It is definitely one of the prettiest settings/lakes I have seen.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Spent all of last week (Aug 6-14) hiking between and around some of the High Sierra Camps. Our reservations changed many times prior to the trip due to the uncertainty of opening dates for Vogelsang and Sunrise. In the end we stayed at Tuolumne an extra night and did not get to go to Sunrise at all (which only opened this past Saturday.) Spent three nights at Tuolumne, two at Vogelsang, two at Meby Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
We had a great couple of nights at Vogelsang last week (despite the mosquitoes....) Thanks for the hospitality... and we hope you guys enjoyed the bottle of red we gave you!by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
We were only at Vogel one night last time, and we did a quick hike over to Townsley Lake, and one of our group went over to Vogel Lake. This year we are there for two nights and then head down to Merced Lake HSC. So looking for the best out and back day hike from Vogel. Adding that Bernice Lake spur seems like it might be worth it on the way down to ML if via Lewis, even if it adds two more milesby Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
My group will be hiking from Vogelsang to Merced Lake next week. Two years ago we hiked the opposite direction via the Fletcher Creek route. Thinking about trying the Lewis Creek trail this time to get from Vogel to ML. Good idea?by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
A ranger on the trail past Merced Lake told us a few years ago that the only water he carries is in his stomach. He pumps what he needs into a bottle when he needs it. Of course he also knows where all of the water sources are at all times.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
We drop Nuun electrolyte tablets into our water bladder systems also.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Three people in our group have the Hiker Pro filter. Works great.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Is this type of storm unusual in this area for late July/August?by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Looks like they pushed Vogelsang to the 13th now... Kills my trip. No place to sleep Mon and Tues nights now... Thought about hiking out from Merced when they pushed Sunrise out. Now I would/will have to hike from TM to Merced, or the Valley to Merced.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
OMG...by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Tenaya Lake Lodge? HSC? Would have been a great location for a Camp/Lodge. What happened to it?by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Wow. This is not good news for my trip.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I wonder if our HSC reservation will entitle us to be able to park in that lot for a week?by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Looks like my reservation for Sunrise HSC is too early (before they open), so my group is going to have to make the 13+ mile trek out from Merced Lake HSC to the Valley. We will park a car at Curry Village for the drive back (we are starting from Tuolumne.) My questions are... Is this is the best and quickest way out from Merced Lake? Anything specific about that route or an alternate we should bby Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Great info! Thanks so much.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Nice report. Thanks for posting. How many miles did you hike, and over what period of time? How heavy were your packs? We have only done the HSCs at Yose and want to venture into real backpack camping next year. Curious to know the pace and pack sizes/weights of others out there.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Really? Your dates quoted above do not seem to match the website dates... High Sierra Camps 2011 Tentative Open & Close Dates Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Mon. July 18 to Sun. September 18 White Wolf Mon. Jul 25 to Sun. September 18 Glen Aulin Sat. July 23 to Sun. September 18 May Lake Sat. Aug. 6 to Sun. September 18 Sunrise Sat. Aug. 13 to Sun. September 11 Merced Tby Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yes they do allow for refunds in this circumstance. Read here: http://www.yosemitepark.com/2011conditions.aspx "Your reservations will not be automatically canceled for that time period, but if you want to cancel you may do so without penalty. We will assist you in finding any remaining available dates in Yosemite or refund your deposit should your reservation be canceled due to the deby Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Phew. I have a tent cabin reservation for 8/13.Now if only Sunrise HSC could open one day earlier... Thanks for posting.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Last summer we got off the shuttle on the east side of Tenaya Lake, and hiked around the backside of the lake before heading up to May Lake HSC. We took the grey trail shown that starts between 18 and 19, and goes up to 17 on the map. We found it difficult to find that trailhead from where we were coming from though; especially trying to look for it while walking along the busy road.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
It really is a beautiful area. I will always remember the first time I drove up to and past the lake; It will always remain a wonderful experience for me. Is there any tent camping close by the lake?by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Great info. Thanks much for posting.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for posting!by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Whatever the name, it was AWESOME to see while hiking down there from the Glen Aulin HSC last summer.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the link. Nice article.by Paris92 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion