> Suicide – Rangers dealt with a high-profile suicide on July > 29th when a 27-year-old man jumped to his death from Half Dome. > This was the second suicide this summer; the first, a > 36-year-old man, occurred on June 13th and stemmed from a jump > from El Capitan. > So perhaps we should build a net over the face of Half Dome, just like the morons in San Francisco want toby cthenn - General Discussion
Wow, things to think about...I'd like to do all these hikes, lol! I guess there's always next year. I'll probably do Hoffmann or Lewis one day, saving Dana for last (hopefully I'll be slighty acclimated on the 3rd day). How's the hike through the valley on the way to Lewis, et al? Looks kinda marshy/boggy. I assume the route up Lewis from PP is a clockwise route north to east? I'm sure I'llby cthenn - General Discussion
I'm going to TM in early Sept for 3 nights. Since some of you guys are real experts, and have been helpful to me in the past, I'd like opinions on TM area hikes this time of year. Here's the list I'm choosing from so far: 1)Glen Aulin (or beyond) (too late in season for full "effect"?) 2)Mt. Dana, then if I still have energy, to Gaylor Lakes/Granite Lakes 3)Mt. Lewis 4)May Lake/Mt.by cthenn - General Discussion
Bill, thanks for all your help. I actually went this past weekend. I ended up doing none of the above hikes We ended up just hiking up the switchbacks and then going off-trail to the east, ending up at Falls Creek above Wapama. There's a killer near-vertical ledge about 50-75' above the falls which offers awesome views east and west, and Half-Dome-esque views straight down to the water.by cthenn - General Discussion
OK, last question, I swear! Of the 2 routes to Smith Peak (from Mather Ranger Station, or from Smith Meadow trail head), which is the more scenic or the nicer hike (if you know)? One route is longer, and the other has more elevation gain, so it's really a toss-up in those terms. Which will be more enjoyable?by cthenn - General Discussion
bill-e-g wrote: > The Trailhead is approx 2 miles from the Dam. It is very very > clear, a Brown sign > with Smith Meadow on it. There is enough room for only a few > cars on the > right hand side of the road. what are the other parking options if there are already cars here? Are there other pull-outs on the roadside, or would I have to start from the Mather ranger station trby cthenn - General Discussion
bill, where is the trailhead for Smith Peak? Is there roadside parking at the trailhead? Looks like the trail hits the road quite a ways from the dam. Also, do you get a full view of Hetch Hetchy from the peak? Looks like there could be some obstructions (Google EArth view) to prevent a full view. Post Edited (08-11-08 17:20)by cthenn - General Discussion
Thanks again, you are always very helpful on this website. I'm gonna do the Laurel Lake trip. Believe me, I do have a better map, I'm just using Google Earth while at work (which is still pretty darn helpful).by cthenn - General Discussion
Thanks for the detailed responses! Right now I'm leaning toward the hike to Beehive Meadow and looping back along the south edge of Laurel Lake to a trail that goes east along some creek (I'm looking at it on Google Earth), then back along the trail I'd be going out on. Just based on elevation differences, it's going to be at least 3000' with (I'm sure) some additional elevation change in betweby cthenn - General Discussion
I'll be at Hogdon Meadow in a few weeks, and I wanted to drive up to Hetch Hetchy area for some good dayhiking. Any suggestions? The loop to Lake Vernon is just a bit long for a dayhike (for me). I can usually do 12-16 miles comfortably, depending on the amount of elevation gain. I'm not opposed to an out-and-back, but it's more fun to make a loop. Thanks!by cthenn - General Discussion
I started off just reading the part about Half Dome, but 2 hours later, I've read the whole journal. Very, very well written, and great photos! I'm "just" a dayhiker myself, but reading this makes me want to get lost in Yosemite for my own multi-day adventure. Really, great work...by cthenn - General Discussion
Hi, I posted this on another board, but I thought I'd try other opinions... I'm planning to go to Yosemite in early May, and I'd like to hike up the 4 mile trail. I assume there will still be areas of snow and maybe ice, and the trail may still be "officially" closed, but just how dangerous is it? I know some people still hike it when it is closed in early spring, but how much of a risby cthenn - General Discussion