+1 on the signal mirror. We always carry one and actually used it once. My son and I got separated and started worrying about each other's safety. He thought he could see me on a ridge and pulled out the signal mirror. When I saw the flash, I figured only he would use a signal mirror, and I was right. The thing worked great and is thin and lightweight. Highly recommended.by The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Normally, I don't like B&W photos, but this one is nice. Thanks for posting.by The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotetomdisco QuoteThe Other Tom Tomdisco, I'd be interested in your itinerary prior to May Lake.... Tom, I'll be doing a 5-day, 4-nighter from Lyell Canyon to Cathedral trailhead via Ireland Creek, Vogelsang, Lewis Creek, Merced Lake, and a detour off trail in the Echo Lake area. Still got until March to decide in which direction I want to do it. I'm leaning towards starting at Cathedral.by The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Tomdisco, I'd be interested in your itinerary prior to May Lake....by The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
http://www.wyff4.com/weather/22327446/detail.htmlby The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotebugsdad Is there any place to resupply between Muir Ranch and Crescent Meadow? I'm thinking no but maybe someone knows a secret spot. Not really, unless you hike in before hand and put a stash somewhere (probably illegal). There are a few "exits" on the trail back to civilization. Most people prefer Kearsarge pass back to Onion Valley. Also, you can hike down to Whitney Portalby The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotebugsdad Question: Are there options for resupply after Muir Ranch? I don't have friends that can hike in and meet me and I don't want to leave the trail if possible. Still no map in hand, so how many miles would you guess it is from MR to Crescent Meadow? This could of course derail the whole plan. I think I can go 10-12 days without a resupply if I plan it right but if we're talkingby The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotetomdisco According to the National Geo Trails Illustrated Map that's where it terminates. Jim Interesting. Most folks would say the the northern terminus is Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley, and the southern terminus is Mt. Whitney. By the way, I'm trying to decipher you IP address. Are you in N.C. ? If so, I'm just right down the road from you.by The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteszalkowski QuoteThe Other Tom Fletcher Lake Ding Ding Ding. We have a winner. And quick too. Good Job.by The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the good words, guys. Now here's one for you. Can you tell where it was taken ?by The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotetomdisco Actually, you hit the Pacific Crest Trail at Lyell Canyon. At 4.2 miles later east of Tuolumne Meadows near the Wilderness Permit Station the Pacific Crest Trail splits. The regular portion (right) continues pass the permit station, across Tioga Road and into Tuolumne Meadows. The other branch (left) goes one mile and terminates at Tuolumne Meadows Campground. This is also wheby The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotebugsdad The best of these is the longer one, going past Evelyn Lake to Lyell Canyon and then out to the meadow via the Tuolumne River. I assume you actually hit the JMT when you get to Lyell Canyon and hang a left back to TM ?by The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Jupiter rise over Fletcher mountain (the bright spot on the right is the moon)by The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Mt. Clark.........by The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Taken from the ridge behind May Lake HSCby The Other Tom - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Stranger things have happened. During my Half Dome hike a few years ago, I spotted a CF card like the one my camera uses. It was all alone by itself, laying on a rock. I took it home and put it in my computer to look at the pictures, to see if I could somehow find the owner. It had the normal family pictures but a few that stood out were of a parade with a high school band. There were severaby The Other Tom - General Discussion
No, I've never been to Bear Paw. I've only done the "tourist thing" in Sequoia. Is Bear Paw the one with the high sierra camp ?by The Other Tom - General Discussion
Wow!! My son and I have been on the High Sierra loop for the paste two years (once backpacking, once staying in the camps) and were planning on going again this year. Oh well....maybe next year. Thanks for posting, eeek.by The Other Tom - General Discussion
Looks like Tioga Road will be open Friday. Thanks for all the updates, eek. http://www.nps.gov/yose/now/tioga.htmby The Other Tom - General Discussion
Anyone have an update on this storm ? More snow in the high sierra ?by The Other Tom - General Discussion
Thanks for posting these every day. I like to keep up with things in Yosemite.by The Other Tom - General Discussion
Keith, I just checked DNC's website re: the bus schedule. You might need that ride after all. It looks like the bus runs July through Labor day. You might want to call them to make sure, though. Connect to http://www.yosemitepark.com/content3col.cfm?SectionID=75&PageID=217 Some more interesting reading that I have bookmarked.... http://www.stowell.org/bears97/default.htm http://www.thebaby The Other Tom - General Discussion
Yep, sounds about right. I carry a 20 degree bag. I've been on the JMT in Aug and seen temps as low as 22 F. Of course, some people "layer up" and perhaps use a lighter bag. It really depends on what you can tolerate.by The Other Tom - General Discussion
Keith, Greetings from South Carolina ! I don't know how much luck you will have getting a ride. You might try highsierratopix.com if they ever get the website back up. If you don't get a ride, I think there is bus service to the valley. I know you can catch a bus from the valley to Tenaya Lake (it actually goes to Tuolumne Meadows, but I think it stops at Tenaya). It leaves around 8AM and tby The Other Tom - General Discussion