New drama... "DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. is shocked and disappointed the National Park Service would use beloved names as a bargaining chip and announce unnecessary name changes." http://tinyurl.com/h69ajgoby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
My thoughts exactly, Buster. " Let's meet at the Majestic Yosemite Hotel for a drink later" I don't think so!!! It will ALWAYS be the Ahwahnee to me. (and everyone I know). Let's hope your "crazy like a fox" theory holds true.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Update for January 11, 2016 January 11, 2016 Posted by: Laura and Rob Pilewski New snow: 16 inches Total settled snow depth: 42 inches (at 8,600 feet elevation) High temperature: 35 degrees F (January 11) Low temperature: - 9 degrees F (January 8)by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
A rockslide, below the Arch Rock Entrance Station in the area of the Dog Rock Fire, has closed Hwy 140 indefinitely. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Rockslide-in-Yosemite-National-Park-Closes-Highway-140-364530981.htmlby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Again, the slide in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEjCaZypv18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvSMflyPvJU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7r39-OdR7cby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
This one? http://www.mammothmountain.com/winter/mountain-information/cams/summit-cam Also, all 5 cameras are now controllable. Very cool...by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I already had my weeklong Valley reservations for mid April. At 9:10 am, I thought I'd take a peek at the situation and, unbelievably, one of my favorite sites in North Pines was there for the taking. Couldn't help myself. 5 days, second week of May.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Personally, I shut the phone down, at least during the day. YMMV.... http://tinyurl.com/p6tj4g2by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Between the daytime blasting and the evening/night ice falls, it's been a rather "noisy" visit. The wildlife is behaving badly in Upper Pines also. I love this place!by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotebalzaccom This week we celebrate Thanksgiving in the USA, and we thought we'd take just a minute to mention some of the things we are grateful for: Top among those are our apparent good health, and the fact that we have each other and continue to be in love after 38 years of marriage. We wish all of you the same. We're also enormously grateful for the fact that we live in a place anby troutwild - General Discussion
Doesn't she deserve a "pair" of domes named after her?by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Possibly just a temporary DNC/Aramark transitional closure?by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
OR..... do you speak of a leisurely stroll "up" the canyon (and back) from the Valley? Same conditions but a much safer option.by troutwild - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Here's your answer.... http://highwire.stanford.edu/~galic/stanford/halfdome/then_and_now.htmlby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Curry pizza shall be my first point of reference....by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I understand. I have broken the "occupancy rules" many times in the Valley and there has never been a problem. We are usually out and about most of the day, quite and considerate during dinner time then most of us are off to bed before 10:00 pm. Unless someone complains about your behavior, I seriously doubt anyone cares. The campground hosts call it a day at around 5:00pm. The Ranger Vby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hopefully I won't ruffle feathers but... If you only have 2 vehicles (park the extras in Curry Orchard lot) AND you (and any children) behave yourselves AND you don't pitch an abundance of tents AND you're kind to your neighbors, you have an excellent chance of accommodating 8 guests without a problem. Have fun!by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Saddlebag Campground is a 20 minute drive to Lembert Dome parking lot...by troutwild - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Am I correct to assume that the pool, visible near the center of the photo, is at the top of the lower fall?by troutwild - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
As per a YNP Facebook post: MISSING PERSON: Timothy Nolan If you have seen Timothy, please call 209/379-1992. Timothy had a wilderness permit to backpack from Happy Isles to Tuolumne Meadows from September 1-4. According to his mother, he had planned on hiking a loop: Happy Isles-Little Yosemite Valley-Sunrise Lakes-Tuolumne Meadows-Lyell Canyon-Rafferty Creek-Vogelsang-Merced Lake-Little Yby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I initially overlooked this article, thinking it was old news. Not so. http://www.rgj.com/story/news/2015/09/11/body-missing-unr-student-found-yosemite/72076988/by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Ha! That's what I figured. Thanks.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Can someone explain, generally, what this means?by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Looks knarly. Thanks for the pics...by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
NOW... I get it. No, really, I finally get it...by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thank you, eeek. I'm still unsure of the photo posting procedure. edit: Maybe I "get" it now. Just post the image URL. Like this? http://photos.cntraveler.com/2015/06/24/558afd31eb260e510b3b130f_el-capitan-yosemite-cr-alamy.jpg Ha! Never mind. I guess I still don't get it.....by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
This just posted to Yosemite National Park FB page. "MISSING PERSON: James Michael Millet, Jr. If you were in the area of North Dome or Upper Yosemite Fall between August 11 and August 15, 2015 OR if you have have information about this individual, please call the Yosemite National Park Emergency Communications Center at 209/379-1992. "Michael" planned a day hike to Upper Yosby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
While camping in the Valley in June, one of my "team mates" did the Ledge Trail (solo) from the CV access. He had no trouble other than much overgrowth/brush. Perhaps he'll chime in.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Interesting..... https://lodgetrailmedia.wordpress.com/2015/08/13/death-of-a-man-death-of-a-bear/by troutwild - General Discussion
"Date: August 14, 2015 At approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning, a limb from an oak tree fell in Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite Valley, striking a tent in which two minors were sleeping. Park Rangers responded to the campground to provide medical assistance, yet both minors were deceased. The names, ages, and places of residence of the victims are not being released. The incident remaby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion