The NPS does not regulate floating when the river is too low, only too high. From the Water Activities section: Clark's Bridge to Stoneman Bridge (Class I-II: Easy to Novice) The Merced River from Clark's Bridge (between North Pines and Lower Pines Campgrounds) to Stoneman Bridge is open each day that the gage height at Pohono Bridge is below 4.5 feet at 8 am. Launching and retrieving boatsby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I think you can simplify this by thinking about the entrance gate and the campground parking separately. Tell the gate you have 3 cars arriving during the reservation, one of which is not on the first day. Make sure all three have DL & reservation print out. We had a similar situation on Lodging last summer, and the gate was fine. You might have an issue with the third vehicle parking aby Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Wow. That's a lot of cars with not a lot of parking spaces.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Hikers Bus info, with times and fares, is still on aramark's website. I'd be pleasantly surprised if it ever ran again.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
DNS and then Aramark used to run a hikers shuttle in the morning from the valley to Tuolumne, for a fee. YARTS runs from the valley to Tuolumne in the late afternoon, which doesn't work for hikers who want to hit the trail in the morning.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
No Shuttles makes it even worse. For example, we are hiking from Tuolumne to valley, and no shuttle means we have to drive to cars. If the Hikers shuttle was running, we would bring 1 car!by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Just to be clear, there are no delays expected on Saturdays and Sundays? ["No weekend or night work is scheduled at this time."]by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
My point is that Aramark too easily stops services rather that provide the maintenance and employees necessary to continue. It started with the Tuolumne shuttles, when Aramark did not maintain the shuttles and hire enough drivers, so they discontinued the service. Of course they neglected to update their website, so who know how many backpackers were stranded? Then they failed to maintain enby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteNot quite The Geezer, but getting there While I have been unimpressed with Aramark in the 5 years its has been operating the concessions, it's still in this to make a profit. It makes its money by renting rooms and platform tents and by selling food and merchandise. I have not seen Aramark's contract with NPS, but I doubt that it includes a clause that says Aramark gets paid if its facilitieby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
....After being closed for 2019-2021, in 2022 they will be closed due to deferred maintenance.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Same for White Wolf and Tuolumne Lodge. “Yosemite Hospitality and the National Park Service have been working closely on operating plans for the summer season with a focus on the continuing impacts of COVID-19. It has been determined that Tuolumne Meadows Lodge will be closed this summer for the health and safety of park staff and lodge guests.” “Yosemite Hospitality and the Nationalby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Are you sure Yosemite is closing? The web site, which was updated today, 12/5, states that the park will be open from 8-5 for day use only starting Monday 12/7.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
My question is can she do anything to improve Aramark's dismal performance? Aramark would rather shut down facilities than fix problems: Tuolumne shuttles, HSC's, Badger Pass, valley shuttles, dining facilities, losing a ranking star at the Ahwanee, golf course, Wawona, .....by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
So your complaining about the money?by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
"Reservations with arrival dates through August 22 have been cancelled and fully refunded."by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
You do need the pass to drive through.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks SIr!by Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Check the Inyo Nat'l Forest Website. It states: For the 2020 season while our visitor centers are not open to foot traffic all wilderness permits are by web reservation with check in by phone and permit delivered by email. 40% of quota traditionally set aside for walk up permits is being added to the reservation website every Monday afternoon for the following Monday through Sunday. Ifby Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Chick-on, What kind of boat is that? The Merced ate three of my boats in June.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Wilderness Permits issued under "normal traihead quotas" are the only way to get to HSC's this year. The HSC's are closed.by Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Basilbop, Thanks for update. So even if the Yosemite Falls webcam appears dry, there would likely still be water?by Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Hi Everyone, Is Yosemite Creek likely to run dry by the first week in August? I have North RIm permits, but have never been that late in the season. Thanks.by Coolburn - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Summer 2020 Updates Due to current health guidelines, White Wolf Campground is closed and Valley Camp has relocated to a section of Upper Pines Campground. Backpackers campgrounds are now only open to campers with wilderness permits. You must have a wilderness permit, lodge reservation, or campground reservation to stay in Yosemite overnight. More campgrounds may open as conditions allow. For moby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I actually heard, from a park employee, that the backpackers campgrounds would be open.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That's typical of Aramark. Eventually all the facilities they run will be no longer available (if not already toast). Shuttles in Tuolumne, High Sierra Camps, Shuttles in the valley, pools, ice rink, Badger Pass ski area, White Wolf Lodge, Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, Raft rental.... DNC was a million time better. Stuff was actually open, and you could actually get there. Aramark seems to takby Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The John Muir trail is an alternative to the mist trail, and in my opinion easier to travel going up, despite its 1 mile additional length.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
We know. I was just addressing Hikerchick's specific reference to snowplowing.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
With the snowpack at 12% of normal statewide, essentially all snow was projected to be melted by within a week. They may not need to plow.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks! I had the regular Yosemite Permit page bookmarked, and the daily entry link doesn't appear there yet.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yes. A park employee told me last week, and Scenic Wonders now has this posted on their website: "COVID-19 ADVISORY We are now accepting reservations as Yosemite National Park moves towards reopening! Under Yosemite's draft reopening plan, visitors with overnight reservations at vacation rentals inside the park will be allowed to drive in without reserving a day pass to access the park.by Coolburn - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion