Could start on the valley floor and go up Yosemite Falls trail. Tenaya Creek would be chilly and how would the drainage from the Sunrise Lakes be at that time? Could be lots of snow still.by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Happy Birthday A. We'll toast you this weekend.by mrcondron - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The "Trail Quest" uses the map given when you enter the park. I use a map that is 15 years old and JKW is using a newer map. The differences are minor. The "Trail Quest Extreme" uses all maps from the earliest of the 1800's through today using mainly USGS topos. I do not engage in the TQE as I have a brain. There is also "Touch All Lakes", "Boat All Lakes&quby mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I doubt that there is another shot like this anywhere. One for the books.by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
You couldn't do this stuff when I was a kid your age. Very cool.by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I have one too and I live in Manteca. You are welcome to borrow.by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteBearproof Quotettilley QuoteBearproof Quotechick-on ALL maps have some errors... nothing is perfect... and obviously the signs are incorrect in many locations... but having a general idea of how far something is ... is better than having no idea at all... But that's me. Two Tenths count as a general idea? 0.2 leagues? 0.2 Astronomical Units? Yeah, once again I suppose I was notby mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
So elaborate...by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteCoolburn Hi, Does anyone have a suggestion on where to camp along the Yosemite Creek Trail somewhere between the junction to Eagle Peak and the upper Falls? I prefer a large spot near the creek. Is there such a spot with a view? The trail in that area is 100' or so above the creek except in one spot just past halfway up to the Eagle Peak junction. I can't say there is a good camping spby mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Quoteparklover Quotehikerchick395 The valley roads used to switch between two way traffic and one way traffic, from winter to summer seasons. You had to watch the signs carefully in the shoulder seasons and we just usually kept in the habit of heading east on the southside drive and heading west on the northside drive. ( And staying in the right hand lane.) edit...Oh Boy...a roundabout?by mrcondron - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotemainer33 First trip to Y, arriving on November 16th for a week. looking to backpack in and camp at wilderness site, one or two nights. Not looking for any killer physical hikes, but rather a hike that gets us into the wilderness and good views. Any suggestions? alan Keep in mind that highway 120 will more than likely be closed for the winter by then, and hopefully there will be lots ofby mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
That thing ain't done yet. Its got one more shot on someone on the trail.by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteNot quite The Geezer, but getting there Old Dude, can you provide a link to the "trademark filing" to which you refer? Do you mean something filed by DNC at the USPTO when it registered the mark "The Ahwahnee" (there are two such registrations, 1529066 for use in connection with hotel and restaurant services, and 2772512 for hats, shirts, dishes, blankets and some otherby mrcondron - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotesierranomad Thinking about doing the above trail. My first time on this trail. Is it worth doing this late in the year, or should I wait until next season with more water? Thank you, Jon Now is a good time although there won't be roaring torrents of water. There will be plenty so you won't have to worry about drinking or crossings. Bugs should be gone but it can be hot.by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteBearproof Rough You mean Ruff?by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteERICG I don't think DNC filed a trademark for the name Ahwahnee Meadow. Read Appendix 17, Section 24, paragraph 81, Line 37 of the trademark filing.by mrcondron - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
"Well, we have pulled vegan on brioche with a spicy sauce, potato salad, BBQ beans, and a drink as a combo."by mrcondron - General Discussion
"Sometimes a survey mark is made much easier to find by the presence nearby of a witness post, a stake (or a small sign) driven into the ground and used to draw attention to (and to warn against disturbing) the mark." from a google search on "witness mark". Aaron, in simple terms for the Old Dude, why are there sometimes three markers pointing to one marker as found on Mtby mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Great pictures and I'm glad you liked the route. You picked a good time. I'm surprised that HH is full. By the way, it's Michael Robert Condron. mrcondron is a user ID I started using back in the days when Al Gore was busy inventing the internet.by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Happy Birthday Lily. What is it now 28? 29?by mrcondron - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Don't forget the little maggotity things falling out of the tree.by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteJustKeepWalking Rock art is the silly stacks of rocks that, as My Happy Place says, is just a form of human "Look at me! I was here!" BS that drives me crazy! It's like a dog peeing on a hydrant so the next dog can tell he was there.by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Yes it is but be sure to disperse the rocks as best you can. Don't throw them in the creek as they will be a different color than the creek bottom and can be an eyesore. The best place to throw rocks from a fire ring or whatever is into manzanita which makes it very difficult to reuse them.by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Quoteplawrence I didn't take the photo. It's a stock shot of Tuolumne Peak looking northeast towards the peak. Ah. It's a good idea to attribute photos to the author or name the source.by mrcondron - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Great shot! Where did you take it from?by mrcondron - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteakash.srivastava Hi All, I am visiting Tuolomne Meadows area in last weekend of July and plan to hike Glen Aulin, Lyell Cannon. I'd like to know: 1. Whether the meadows will be green with wildflower bloom. 2. Waterfall flow in Glen Aulin waterfalls. 3. Since, I have secured a reservation in Glen Aulin high sierra camp what is the best place to parking my car at the trail head andby mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I thought it felt a little chilly.by mrcondron - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on It doesn't matter which entrance station you enter at. Since Thursday morn you have good shot. But you never know... there could be group from previous day that nabs them all... Why not get the permits for Young Lakes the day before?by mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteeLeMeNOhPee My only question now is availability on getting a permit for 4 on a thursday morning at 8am. Any input? There are two trailheads that go to Young Lakes, Dog Lake Trailhead and Young Lakes via Glen Aulin. Be prepared to get permits for either and perhaps a combination of the two if your party can split up and hike the two different routes with a meet-up at the junction by Youngby mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteThe Other Tom I'd be interested in your technique for taking a panorama pic of stars. You almost have to use a tripod with a rotator ? I certainly couldn't do it hand held due to the relatively long exposure times.... https://www.amazon.com/Ricoh-Theta-Digital-Camera-Black/dp/B014US3FQIby mrcondron - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra