That's kinda what I thought. But why bring water?, the hut has a pump house, assuming it works they should have water, and I saw solar panels so they have electricity. Is there a process for creating more trails?by DaveS - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Did not read it that way the first time, but will go re-read. As for burying, absolutely. And next time I will definitely be camping in from the trailhead. Looked like plenty of good spots.by DaveS - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Actually I did not think the smoke was a bad as it was until the trip out, when I got to see how clear it could be... and yes, it really makes you value the clean stuff. As for naming food, at home we "grow" chickens and turkeys, all the kids name them, and then later they have to pick one to eat so they are use to it.by DaveS - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
First off I need to say thanks again for all the advice we got prior to the trip, it was immensely helpful. My 11yr old son and I, live in Templeton (about a four hour drive from the south entrance), so we decided to come up Wednesday night and get the permit, and then get an early start on Thursday. OK, early for me… We got to the Hill’s Studio Permit Office about 4:30p and then we checby DaveS - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Tom, Just checked out the pics from your trip in June, really stunning.by DaveS - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Again, thanks so much for the advice. I think that Ostrander is a better choice, and if we are feeling like we need a challenge then the climb over to BV sounds good (and day tripping with just rods would be fairly easy). Thanks again.by DaveS - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the responses. It would seem that my plan was a bit too ambitious, given that we would have to carry more water, and climb 4K'. Especially since we live in Paso Robles, at nearly sea level. I talked it over with the boy, and he agreed we should take your advice, I assume you mean we should approach from Bridalveil... That approach seems much easier given less elevation changes.by DaveS - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
All, Taking my son backpacking out of Wawona for 3 days, starting 9/12. I had tentatively planned to go up the falls and head for Royal Arch (as some of the previous posts suggest the fishing is pretty good). We are both in good shape, he is 11 and fairly athletic, I am 52, but still able to carry a pack. He is also super interested to fish for trout in some of the lakes, so I am planning oby DaveS - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion