Nice TR! Thanks for sharing. Looks like one of the pic survived . I might be there on the July 4th weekend. Current plan is to do Tuolumne Meadows to Virginia Lakes and let's see what's the prognosis on creek crossingsby nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
May he rest in peace. Press release from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. June 19, 2019 - The body of missing hiker Ling Dao was located Tuesday afternoon on the north side of Mt. Whitney in Sequoia National Park and transported to the Ash Mountain Helibase in Sequoia National Park, where he was turned over to the Tulare County Coroner�by nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteFatFlatlander Tioga Road will remain closed at least through this weekend (June 15–16); That's helpful. Saw this earlier this week and was thinking of posting it in this group. This is credible information and nps is probably waiting for things to stabilize around Olmsted point. See pic in the link below. https://diglloyd.com/blog/2019/20190611_1905-Yosemite-Hwy120-road-status.htmlby nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Saw this yesterday and this can give you somewhat of an idea for the current conditions...https://www.facebook.com/groups/1855418571395696/permalink/2331448507126031/by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on Really good advice here: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wildcond.htm Thanks for the pointers/links, I would have totally missed it as I don't check the nps site that much. Can't agree more with all the tips there, especially the one about what equipment to bring.by nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Great TR and cool pics!! Thanks for sharing. I haven't been to Merced yet and this looks like a great time to be there. Bummer about the CR but post-holing sucks, especially when there are rocks or roots underneath. Sounds like you made the right call to be outside even with rain and everything.by nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Thanks for the reminder. I totally forgot that I almost ran into one at Hetch Hetchy 2 weeks back as it was probably basking in the sun in the middle of the trail around 11:30am.by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Just looked at my GPX tracks and it's obvious that I should have cut right a bit (approx 150') after the first rock pile. Was there on May 4th and didn't look at my GPS tracks when I was there. Also, I thought that I had a GPS track of Sierra Point on my gaia but it didn't sync up. https://www.strava.com/activities/2345542416 Ran into quite a few people there. Five steps in after the rockby nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Congrats! For the parking, you should be able to get the info by calling the Yosemite general line (usually Mariam) or the wilderness info line (not the permit registration line). Unless you are planning to shuttle with multiple cars, another option might be to take the shuttle bus to GP. I am not sure about when it starts and what's the schedule/cost etc.by nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing. Haven’t been to Yosemite so far in 2019by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Awesome! Thanks for sharingby nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Nice clicks! Thanks for sharing!! Didn't realize that the valley still has that much of snow on the road sides.by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the information, this is awesome. QuoteFatFlatlander Ski Conditions and Weather Btw great shot! This is tempting and Tenaya and surroundings probably look very pristine at this time. Certainly not a 2-3 day trip for me though...by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That's very sad. My prayers are with that person's family, friends, and our wider community. QuoteJustKeepWalking Very sad. Please be smart out there and stay in safe zones. Location alone isn’t everything, you gotta consider current conditions, as well!! And look up for dangers as well as around! Thanks for the reminder, I definitely need to be more mindful or actual conditions.by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Maybe Yosemite bug hostel?by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteiivvgg What are "nano-spikes"? I've never used a traction device other than my snowshoes, and I'm a little confused by the choices. check online for microspikes or yaktraxby nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Quotecantrell00 Leaving Sunday - Wed to fill in the gap. Realistically, looks like you have Monday and Tuesday as you head to Yosemite on Wednesday. It's about 4 hours drive from the bay area. If you are more into wineries and breweries, you can do north Point Reyes/Napa/Russian River or if you are more into coast and sunsets (not so common in the east cost), go for Big Sur/Carmel/Monterey.by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Happy B”day MC! Hope you had a blast!! Thanks for sharing your love n knowledge about outdoors and Yosemite! Will raise a toast for you next time I am in the Yosemite.by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
We still appreciate it... the timely updates and other info! 🙏by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoterecycling1991 http://geotripper.blogspot.com/2019/02/it-was-that-kind-of-day-half-dome-from.html This is awesome! especially hislast two shots. Thanks for sharing!by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Wow!! This is magical!! Keep them coming! You are definitely making me rethink and maybe go there this weekend. Haven't been to Yosemite in 2019 so far Yes, saw the rain forecasted for the next two days.by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on We were in the park last thur-sun Wow! you guys are hardcore!! Thanks a tonne for sharing! Did you guys snowcamp in some open area? Still debating here even though I have reservations for Upper Pines for this weekend. It might be closed though. Where was that past pic from? I have never been to Sierra Point and was hoping to go there over the weekend. Will play it by ear withby nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks guys. My vote would be to do a loop in the upper yosemite with sleeping close to CR, i.e. sunrise to CR and then out via Cathedral lakes or out further east on tioga pass around Vogelsang. If you really want to cover the falls to the valley, north to south (valley) is a great route too. I have only done a loop up north or last winter from valley to CR and back to the valley. I have beeby nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Will give it a shot. 1. About 1/4 mile before the CR, there is a huge flat section off the trail that could work well for a campsite as well as provide some protection from winds. This is just after the trail curves to the left to ascend towards CR. About .5 - 0.75 miles before this is a creek crossing. not sure if it will have water around September 30th. Don't know about LYV and I would rby nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Happy B'Day Basilbop (A)!! Great to see that you guys are having a blast at your favorite place. Thanks for sharing your love for the outdoors and awesome clicks by the birdie and JKW. @JKW - Sorry to hear about the A&E's car break in and glad that they could still join the festivities.by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Found safe. Just heard on the local news in the bay area.by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on Won from July 4th trippy: Great shot! Congrats Basilbop!!! Way to go!by nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
+1 for everything that Basilbop said. Do the loop and a day trip to the valley. Was in Tuolumne Meadows last weekend it was below freezing on day 2 (Saturday night) with ice chunks in our water bottles. Our group has hitchhiked for shorter distances in the park around Tioga pass rd and while I wasn't aware of the regulations mentioned above, it's mainly pointing to safety concerns with peopleby nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Thanks for the TR. I love Ansel Adams Wilderness and glad to see that you guys persevered through some unexpected developments. That pic of Shadow Lake with the smoke blowing in within an hour is crazzzy!by nwhkr - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Quotebalzaccom And since my nephew and his friends are here visiting from Spain, I actually got a campsite in the valley on a Saturday in the middle of August. Stunning. Awesome!!by nwhkr - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion