Okay, So I know I asked this once before, but what's the deal with leaving stuff set up and then going day-hiking (whether it's at an actual campground or out off the trail somewhere)? I want to think it's fine, so we can have more freedom, but my boyfriend thinks were going to end up getting our stuff stolen. Has anyone ever had any issues?by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotebuster QuoteIwantmyyosemite Especially with that mouse virus that broke out.. I know it was in a localized area but I'm still unsure,: Hanta Virus (the mouse virus you referred to) is transmitted through the air, not via water. Basically avoid and don't touch dead mice, mouse dens, mouse droppings or urine and you'll be fine. "Transmission can also occur when contaminated material gby Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteeeek QuotebusterHanta Virus (the mouse virus you referred to) is transmitted through the air, not via water. Basically avoid and don't touch dead mice, mouse dens, mouse droppings or urine and you'll be fine. And don't sleep with you head next to dried mouse urine. lololol okay, I'll be sure to remember that.by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Okay guys.. So what's the deal with water filtration in yosemite? I want to just get the gravity platypus but I'm worried about it not treating for viruses?? Especially with that mouse virus that broke out.. I know it was in a localized area but I'm still unsure,:. Saw the steripen works for viruses but it didn't get good reviews on rei :/by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Ya we're definitely going to try some of those too!by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I was able to get a half some permit along with the glacier point to ilillouette trailhead . And great, I'm glad you enjoy northbound rim! I'm excited to be there!by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hahah that's very funny! I bet he still remembers that one!by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Beautiful!! Can't wait to see it soon!by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Haha David, I thought park lover was you for a second! Sounded just like you!!by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thank you for your detailed response! I will look that food brand up now.. And ya we are going I get all out equipment ASAP to adjust/return anything if necessary.. Good new is we have out tickets now so we are definitely going!!! I also reserved permits.. One for going up yosemite falls the first day, camping two or three nights and then going up to glacier point and playing it by ear for up toby Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I seeee now thanks!!by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I'm also really confused about something with the permits. I see that there are a bunch of trails booked up already. But does that mean that is we start at a different trailhead we can't hike those trails? Or does that mean we just cant start there?by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Great info! Thanks those things about weighing the pack I definitely didnt know about, that should help us pick out a pack much better. My boyfriend was also thinking about taking just one backpacking pack and letting him carry it, then taking one smaller framed pack that would be a lot smaller for me to take. Does that make sense?by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the information about camping at LYV. I was attracted to doing yosemite falls to snow creek for just that reason.. Great views since we haven't been backpacking/hiking there before! Do you have any suggestions as how to make finding a good camp site easier?by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That's great advice! I was thinking the same thing about buying some things beforehand and trying them out to see what we like!by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Ya I understand.. We are just going to take it as slow as possible and plan that well need a lot of time so we can be nice to our bodies. And that's great about it being safe and people not stealing. That would be annoying to have to carry all our stuff around all the time and not be able to wonder freely a bit!by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Also, no we don't have ANY equipment... Well some of our family members do, but we have to decide still of we want to buy new stuff or borrow theirs. I have a pretty good idea of things we need to get but if there are suggestions to some less obvious things that you've liked having backpacking over time, I'd love to hear suggestions!! Or any good suggestions for specific brands to buy...by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That's great! Glad I don't have to worry. And yes we are going to be able to miss Memorial Day weekend in the park thankfully!by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteRoyalist I see no-one has mentioned bear canisters (they are mandatory in Yosemite). For two people x 6 nights backpacking, you would need two bear canisters. Even with two canisters, there is an art to fitting that much food in. Showing up at the park gate and renting canisters would mean that you have zero experience packing supplies into canisters, and thus no clear idea what will/won't fby Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Ya that's what I was worried about! I don't really want to be around that at all. My boyfriend just figured out his days off and we are going to be able to have a total of 12 or 13 days in Yosemite at the maximum. We're leaving from PA on the 31 of May so will actually be there the first two weeks of June. Of course we understand we may be totally out of it by day six and need to get a hotelby Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hey there, Thanks for the information! I agree certainly with what you are saying. I don't see it as scolding at all, more looking at for me! After all, I want this to be a fun and enjoyable experience. Not something where I'm thinking "Oh thank God that's over!" We live in Pennsylvania. Not such a high elevation, but we have enough areas around here to do some hikes and camp for a weekby Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Haha thanks!by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thank you!by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hey thanks so much for the great reply! I like that itinerary a lot I think. I was wondering though what the Little Yosemite Campground is like? Is it a bunch of people camping around each other? I'd really prefer to be camping in areas that are secluded just because it seems more fun. Any ideas about how cold it's going to be when we get up to higher altitudes on that itinerary?by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yes this is going to be our first backpacking trip ever, however we are planning it now, so there is no reason we can't do a night or two locally to make sure we familiarize ourselves with the equipment and such. In fact, I think that is a great idea! That way we will get to enjoy yosemite instead of flailing about wondering what to do. Any specific trail ideas for that time of year?by Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hi all! My boyfriend and I will hopefully be able to have a minimum of six nights backpacking trip at the very end of this May into the beginning of June 2013. If it's possible we want to see some waterfalls, creeks/spring, see the valley but then for the most of the time be able to be out where not many other people are.. so out in the backcountry I suppose? My boyfriend is in extremely goodby Iwantmyyosemite - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion