I think the plan will be that I drop him on Sat. and my hike starts on Monday. He plans to be to Waterwheel falls by Tues or Wed I guess. He is doing a month long hike on the PCT later this year. I guess this is kind of a warm up. Quotechick-on Your bro in law gonna need a lot more days than you. So... I think we need more information. I would think he arrives a couple days before youby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotemrcondron There is usually no problem getting a permit to go up the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne from Hetch Hetchy. The hike from HH to the Toulumne River is pretty ugly until Pate Valley. Look into his starting from White Wolf down to Pate Valley then up towards Toulumne Meadow. I am not sure I understand. Are you suggesting a route that is better scenery?by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Ok Thanks.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
When I hike to Waterwheel Falls in July my brother in law is planning on hiking up from Hetch Hetchy and meet me. What are our options for picking up his wilderness permit. Thanks Kenby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Can we make a reasonable guess if Tuolumne Meadows will open behind schedule? I don't know if this is normal for this time of year.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteFrank Furter Can someone explain to me, if guns are protective or improve security, why are they prohibited in areas that we wish to make secure? Political correctness? Lack of understanding? Desire to enact laws based on ideology rather than demonstrable facts? Just a few possibilities.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
What do these conditions suggest as far as when things will open up? Late, early, or normal?by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
When I went to Glen Aulin last August my hiking partner went on to Waterwheel and I stayed at the High Sierra Camp. Later he told me that he had mistakenly not gone all the way to Waterwheel falls. I guess we can count him in that group.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks I will check into it.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I am trying to decide if I should try to camp near Waterwheel Falls. I can make a day trip from Glen Aulin and back or stay over if there is a good spot to set up camp somewhere in the area. I plan to hike out to May Lake so I will be returning back through Glen Aulin. Is there someplace reasonably close considering that I will be returning back up stream?by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotemrcondron It seems that by all the activity on the boards the consciousness level of the firearm thing is rising. All three boards I post on are having a lot of posts and views. I suspect our leaders in Sacramento will be keeping up with this stuff and will enact something soon. It won't cost anything, won't raise taxes, will probably be popular with the majority of the state's citizens,by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
It seems that most people on the anti-gun carry side of this debate would define anyone that wanted to carry a gun as unreasonable. I suppose some people are less at ease in those surroundings. There are people that have been the victims of violence and never feel safe anywhere. I have done a lot of camping in National Forests and always carry a gun. You can't exactly wave down the cop on the corby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
According to Wikipedia Personal possession (i.e. carry) of a loaded firearm is prohibited in incorporated areas (such as inside city limits) or prohibited areas of unincorporated territory without a license to carry or other exemption provided for by law.[15] A license to carry "loaded and exposed" may be issued by a Police Chief or County Sheriff in a county with population of less thby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Then everyone with a loaded gun is guilty of intent to commit murder. I think not.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I think it would be unlikely that a law would allow one to carry a gun, but not allow you to use it at all. If you are sitting in your easy chair at home and drinking a beer, you can't shoot the girl scout for ringing your door bell while you're watching The Dukes of Hazard. If a Black Panther comes into your house with a gun of any kind, you will most likely be legal if you use your gun. Same foby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The last time I researched this subject you were allowed to carry a gun on you hip, loaded, if the county you were in was under a certain population. I am guessing that if you wanted to carry it concealed, or in your car, you would have to have it in a lock box and unloaded. I believe that in your campsite you could keep it handy, I wonder if that would include concealed on your person.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I shouldn't side track my own topic but, where do we camp the night before the trip when the Tuolumne Meadows Backpackers Campground isn't open yet?by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yes I plan to check later on. I can change my reservation if the weather forces me to. I am partly wondering what clues will help me decide how early or late the season is going. Tioga road opening is somewhat of a yardstick. How long after that the trail becomes reasonable might be consistent.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
It is hard to plan ahead and reserve when we don't know when conditions will permit hiking. In general how long after Tioga Rd opens might reasonable conditions exist for a hike from Tuolumne Meadows to Water Wheel Falls and out by way of May Lake? I am thinking about putting in a reservation for 6-14 to 6-18. I would like to go as early as reasonable to get good flow in the river. I don't howeveby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Does that also apply if you plan to use it in case of a broken leg or other medical emergency?by traildad - General Discussion
QuoteFrank Furter No true scientist would allow personal bias to enter the data collection or the experimental process. I wonder if this email scandal will show that some that are involved in the Global Warming debate are not "true scientists".by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I did an applesauce leather and it was so so. I dried some canned peaches and pears and they were great. My wife really loves the dried banana slices.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteLynn Gorfinkle If someone's going to eat that deer, I want it to be natural predators, not some hunter, ???by traildad - General Discussion
Yes I am working on figuring things out now. A complete set of clothes can be had for around $250 on the Sports Authority web site. I can wear my PVC rain suit. It keeps out all rain, it just doesn't do a good job letting sweat out. There are ways to avoid the rain. I want to be sure I don't soak my clothes with sweat and end up cold for the week. I think I will start with the base layer and workby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Lots of great answers. If I was to condense it down, I am getting the impression that the answer is, don't skip any layers and just go cheap. I think that could work for me.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I was reading The Backpackers Handbook about using layers and wicking fabrics, breathe ability, etc. I took a look at REI online to see what all these great garments cost. It seems that I could easily spend $1000 to get one set of layers. Base layer, mid layer, soft shell, rain suit etc. I am not likely to come up with that in time for my planned trip in June. I am wondering what layer is most imby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotemrcondron Important note: I do not eat any of the packaging Breakfast: Sugar Frosted Flakes with milk and a cup of hot chocolate or scrambled eggs with milk and HC or oat meal w/butter, sugar, and milk Lunch: Vienna Sausage, one can, with lots of mayo packets and a glass of milk or lemonade or Ramen or quesadilla with chicken Dinner: Pasta Roni with a packet of chicken in iby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotesierranomad One of my favorites is easy and filling: mac & cheese. I dehydrate beans. Have burritos for the first few days; after the tortillas are gone I use the beans as a side dish. Very practical. I recently found what has already become a favorite: hamburger rocks, : http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=000pEx Tastes like fresh meat when re-hydrated.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteVince QuoteFrank Furter This is thread has grate potential. I looking forward to some souper suggestions! You jerk! LOL Jerky. It's easy to make, you can make several batches off one roast, all different flavors. What is your favorite? How does it keep while on the trail?by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotetomdisco traildad, 2. You do not need to carry that huge standard sized Model 812 Backpacker's Cache that the rangers rent out. Buy the half size Bareboxer food canister, especially if hiking alone. Jim How many days food supply can you fit in one?by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion