http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#43260283 (NBC national re Yosemite waterfalls this year—June 2) http://www.nbclosangeles.com/weather/video/Yosemite_s_Snow_Melt_Spurs_Flood_Warnings_Bay_Area-123918279.html?rr=mw (NBC affiliate re snow melt spurs flood warnings—June 15)by Jalan - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks Chick for the advice. Going up the Falls first likely allows me to stay ahead of the crowd. Was not thinking of the shadow on the falls when coming down 4 mile--hoping to hit Moran Point (we'll see how good I am in following your directions).by Jalan - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Next week, looking to hit 4 mile--panorama--mist and Yosemite falls--north dome--snow creek. Will be starting off from Curry--likely around 6-6:30 each morning. For the north rim hike, which is the better starting point--Snow Creek or Yosemite Falls? Since I will be headed down in the afternoon, I assume Snow Creek would be the better morning option as there is greater shade with Yosemiteby Jalan - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The park indicated that the trail was to be re-evaluated yesterday (June 14) and an update would be posted today (June 15). Will be there late next week as well--perhaps I will see you on top if open.by Jalan - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Jeff Never took it as a spam or advertisement. Happy to hear all went well. Agree with Bee about spammers and Chick-on (Love the pictures. Wish I could share the same from Ohio)by Jalan - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Why do Half Dome--well, because it is there. What three things do people think of when Yosemite is mentioned--El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome. Moon and Half Dome likely Ansel Adams most famous of Yosemite. I can't do El Capitan. Perhaps it is an overrated hike (if so then only the last 3-4 miles before you hit the dome as the mist trail should be traveled by everyone). And yes, there arby Jalan - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion