Many thanks.... unless something happens and y'all suggest otherwise; we'll be heading that way the 17th. We'll backtrack to the log over Fletcher Creek if necessary. Since our intent is to day hike Half Dome; I had been wondering about the Echo Valley/Sunrise Creek trail (high route) from Merced Lake. If we're allowed to camp along that trail somewhere prior to the Half Dome trail cut ofby GrandDude - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Howdy, Y'all helped with some previous guidance. I've been watching/reading these Topics the last few weeks and it's encouraging to read water crossings changing from waist to thigh to ankle deep water; but I'm sure it all depends on the specific area. I'm coming out with 10 Sr/Jr High youth (AZ desert rats) for a 4 day hike starting July 20th; TM, Vogelsang, Merced Lake, LYV, YV. Planby GrandDude - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Got it.... no fires is best. We'll find a couple more backpacking stoves to borrow. Thanks! The next area of concern is expected climate. We experienced interrupted sleep on our March spring break practice (high 30's at night) with most of the kids having 40 degree bags. Trying to decide if we need them to get better bags. Average weather may not describe Yosemite this year but would weby GrandDude - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for that info on disbursed camping... we got an Inyo Forest map. Two more questions: 1) Fires only in existing fire rings. Are those very common? Or with a large group of 12 and the existing camp areas we'll need to find -- is it most likely we'll not be able to plan on fires to heat water? We have one gas packpacking stove, but boiling water for 12 is slooooowwww. We'll need tby GrandDude - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Howdy, I've enjoyed hours of reading from past Topics (friend sent this site yesterday). We're coming out mid-July with church youth group and 2 adults (have 12 permits). Plan TM to Vogelsang to Merced Lake to LYV (side hike Half Dome) then out for showers and our ride back up to TM. The hike our youth pastor (2nd adult) did as student years ago. Which appears to fit a bunch of low elevation flaby GrandDude - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion