Take into consideration the impact on not the trails, but the trailhead. In your scenario, those entering on that trailhead may leave a car on Tioga Road, spend a night in the TM camp, take a bigger bite of the amenities; the through-hiker doesn't. When you get a feel for the spirit of the rulebook, it starts to make more sense.by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I wanted to set up a quick and simple photo site for my mom for an Xmas present, looked around at the most current options, took a couple out for a spin. Decided to go with Dropbox and I'm really liking it. I've been meaning to test if you can hotlink their photos to this site. Yep, looks like it works, snap. I'll put it through another quick text - I created a folder on my local drive,by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I'd be interested in hearing more about the HHBPCG's history. I've never spent a night there but it looks pretty sweet, indeed. Another option for biking - they usually open the Tioga Road for bikes-only a day or two before its open for cars. When will this be? No idea - you'll have to keep your eyes on the road. Here is the history of opening dates: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisiby QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Oh, and just for fun, a few more shots from that vacation:by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks! Awesome! You nailed it! No grandchildren (I'm not that old!) but if you happen to see a similar photo with some doofus waving back at his dad, assume it was Photoshop. Honest! Cheers!by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks everyone for your help. If that's the Mariposa Grove, I haven't been back since, so I'm overdue for a visit. Maybe I can put up a picture at their lost-and-found. I emailed the site via the contact on their home page - http://arts4arch.com/ - that's all I could find. No response but site owners get all sorts of goofy email.by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I want to find this tree, I could use some help. I'm the little guy waving, aged 5, summer of '69. Dad tossed us in the station wagon and we drove from IA to CA. If I remember our itinerary correctly, this shot was taken on our way from Yosemite to LA. Mariposa grove, possibly? - Just a guess. I'm pretty sure it's still standing. I found this on the web, it looks like the same treeby QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That's real nice. Now I want to see it too, add me to the list. I have a particular Sequoia I want to relocate, I could use your help.by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
You'll have no problem with your luggage on Amtrak/YARTS. You never check it in, they don't weigh or measure it. You lug it on the train yourself, take it upstairs next to your seat, stick it in one of the luggage compartments where you can kinda keep an eye on it. When you switch to the bus they toss it in the luggage hold underneath. Backpackers are often given a little preferencial treatmeby QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Some nice shots from some guys two days earlier here: http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2044573/Widows-Tears-Ascent-1-13-13by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I don't know what route Tom is referring to, in my experience Echo Lake via Budd Creek is as easy as it is beautiful. Your hands needn't touch granite. If you follow the recently rebuilt climber's trail to the south (edit) side of Cathedral, you are still going precisely in the right direction. I can send a gps track if you want it. It's one of my favorite parts of the park and real quiet; ifby QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The sun is pretty low in the sky and works against you most of the day if you are shooting towards the south. Once you turn the corner, you're stuck in a gully for most of the way up Yosemite Falls. The trails on the north side of the valley are best late afternoon to sunset. You can get nice shots of Half Dome & Tenaya Canyon from the Snow Creek Trail. The Old Big Oak Flat Road past Elby QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The lower trail is for stock.by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Cathedral Lakes/JMT & Budd Creek start at the same trailhead, the trail to Budd Creek splits off after about a quarter mile. If you list Budd Creek as your second choice (it would be my first choice) your permit is pretty much guaranteed. Post up if you get Budd Creek and we'll give you all the info you require.by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Here's the same view hotlinked from monolake.org. The lady looks much nicer with some clothes: Found it through here: http://www.monolake.org/mlc/aladby QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
If Cathedral Lakes is full, ask for a Budd Creek permit, tell them you will camp at Echo Lake. Easy cross country, a bunch of different options, hike back over to the JMT after that. Thank you for riding YARTS!by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I'm guessing this might be it: With Donohue peak to the left, shot from the SE near the Clark Lakes:by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Here is a useful link: Current Conditions - Yosemite National Park http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Scroll to the bottom of the page. There's your answer. Bookmark that page and you can answer the next 5 people who ask the same question, cool?by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Also known as: Pointless Threads and How to Avoid Them It's "off-season" and this time of year threads get kinda dumb, there's not much going on. Most folks are sitting around in the comfort of their homes. Clicking their yosemitenews.info bookmark or googling "Yosemite." For the record, I currently have 9 mandibular digits, 3 more than last week, so it's currently "by QITNL - General Discussion
Why do they call it Moran Point? Do morans go there?by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
What's the deal with water out there? If you're day-tripping or some dirtbag in a tent, will they share?by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
More info and you can donate via paypal here: http://www.esia2012.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=182by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Forecast for Shasta: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=41.39741506646461&lon=-122.20916748046875 Tonight Snow after 4am. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Wednesday Snow. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible. Wednesday Night Snow. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible. Thursday Snow. New snow accumulation of 29 toby QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The most robust solution is your own server and software. It may take a wee bit longer to set up but the effort is worth it - you own it. I could offer some suggestions if you're interested in this direction. Nice shots.by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
5th metacarpal. Not too serious.by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
First-hand account starts around here: http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=1946540&tn=220by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
+1. People are pigs. You gonna blame the raccoons? Here's a basic YNP rule: Want to avoid "animal problems?" Avoid people. Simple.by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Great story. May you & your dad spendi more days & nights in the mountains.by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Take AMTRAK/YARTS. It's real easy. Drop me a PM when you are ready and I can help you sort it out.by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
My bivy has a first name, it's H-A-R-D-E-N My bivy has a second name, it's R-O-A-D I love to camp there every week, ask me while I take a leak, 'Cause Harden Road has a way with B-I-V-Y! Keep it quiet, folks!by QITNL - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion