There is no free shuttle to GP. Other than taking the GP "tour" one-way you have to drive up yourself, hike up, or hitch a ride.by JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
If you still need beta, I went up Rafferty on Monday, stayed Vogelsang that nite and down Lyell Tues. Much wetness, snow fields and patches above 10k. The immediate meadow area at the Vogelsang trail junction (backpacker's campground) is snow-free. Plenty of blood suckers. P.S. will post some pics when I get the chance.by JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Was up Yosemite Falls to Yos Point yesterday, at times you could not even see Half Dome and could barely make out the outline of the south rim GP/Sentinel. <cough cough>.by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
There is an obvious trail through the meadow chick-on mentioned but kinda hard to see if it's underwater. Once on the other (east) side of the meadow you'll want to stay somewhat to the left (north) to pass through the forested area between Pothole and the river. Once in the forested area you may find multiple "trails" that wander for a while and then just taper out. No need for a trailby JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
With Tioga Rd just now opened and this being a holiday weekend, there are going to be tons of people up there over the next few days. Look for beta reports to start trickling in around Wednesday after the holiday...by JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
A lot depends on your sleep style. As a side sleeper, I need a taller pillow that keeps my neck and spine aligned. The best solution I have found is a combo air+down. Each has advantages and also each has disadvantages, but when used together you can have each cancel out the disadvantages of the other. Down is soft and cushy and comfortable, but it compresses. When packing the bag/quilt inby JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-onThere are places nearer to the subdome but you have to carry your water there. ^This. As you approach the subdome there are slabs off to the right that look out into Tenaya Canyon and some of Yosemite Valley, or just as you reach the subdome go to the left about 20 yards and there's a great spot looking straight out at the Clark Range. Views from that campsite: Or, view frby JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteOhnivy-Drak Isn't the White Cascade part of the Tuolumne River? Yes that's right. Coming from TM to GA you follow the river west. You pass White Cascade on your right, come down past the pool below the Cascade, and turn right (north) and cross a bridge over the river. That's not the bridge in question here. A few dozen yards up the trail is another bridge to the right that crosses Conneby JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotehikerchick395 Hmmm. I don't recognize that as the bridge to Glen Aulin. The water is going the wrong direction, too... But it is. Here a shot from the same spot as that video was shot, but from this angle you can see the White Cascade for orientation. The bridge is over Conness Creek which runs left to right (north to south) in the video and photo.by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
You don't need to put your first day's worth of food in the bear canister since that will be consumed before you go to bed that night, so that's about 2.5 days' worth per person or about 10 people-days' worth in total. That's at or beyond the upper limit of what people can fit into standard bear cans so your best bet is two canisters, which also allows you to split the load. As you progress throuby JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Yes, Valley post office will hold packages. Send it to: To: (YOUR NAME) GENERAL DELIVERY Yosemite NP, CA 95389 Write your anticipated pick-up date on the packageby JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
This forum is more for hard-core backpackers who go out into the wilderness for many days on end. You got some good advice above, I suggest you look to something like the TripAdvisor forum on Yosemite for more advice on front-country camping, general things to do, family activities, etc. They have a "top questions" section that usually provides most of the answers first-time visitors neby JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Here's what it's like if you're standing back a few feet from the edge: A little closer: OK, that's far enough:by JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Go to the image in Google Photos. Double-click it so you see just that photo in large size. Right-click the image. A menu pops up. Click "copy image location". Come back here and click the "insert image" icon. Hit Cntrl+V to paste the copied image location. Done. In Win10 anyways.by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yes, photos must reside elsewhere on the web and be referenced into threads here, not uploaded here.by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Happy Birthday to a great friend and saver-of-my-butt (on more than one occasion...). Wishing you endless expanses of granite slabs, boating unnamed lakes, and apparently "booping."by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That one was supposed to be a dead giveaway in the title. Hmmm, subtle -- what about a Mist Trail escalator?by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
With the stroke of a pen, Half Dome will never be the same. How sad. To read the story click here.by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yeah, and what's that in the upper left? It looks like it has a big cloud just resting on it... =pby JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
You can stay in LYV on that Illilouette permit, just not the first night. Basically, comply with the permit for the first night and then you can go anywhere you want. You'll have to exit/end your first permit and then re-enter/start your Lyell JMT at the proper trailhead and on the day it is reserved for.by JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteDave June 31st. You sure it won't be the 32nd?by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Massdrop just had some from Goosefeet Gear. That drop has ended, but they sometimes repeat drops so keep an eye out. There also is a $20 down throw from Costco that some have made into down pants with some DIY sewing skills, but I don't know that the throws are in stock now.by JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I thought the big day was Wednesday...in any event, happy happy and many more! Thank you so much for the hospitality and friendship over the years, truly cherished.by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotequmqats Any backpacking requires a Wilderness permit. You can get them before hand online at Yosemite Wilderness Permit info. Technically no, you can reserve a permit beforehand but not get the permit itself ahead of time, you must get the permit in person in the park and no earlier than the day before entry date. Either way, you don't get the reservation online, you can download the appby JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
They only have quotas on entry trailhead and number of people. I think they ask about first night's camp, number of days and exit trailhead to see if you have a reasonable plan, but nobody checks that in the field. Take an extra day no worries.by JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
QuoteagsWe walked up from our lunchtime lounging area to rejoin the trail, and two people are coming down the trail. Wait, they were on an actual trail? In that case I never would have suspected The Pink One. The question I would have asked to confirm ID is, "What do you think of Loch Tablae?"by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Not categorically, no. Doing something with inherent risk is not the same as irresponsible. Skilled and prepared climbers using the right equipment who don't cross their limits are not being irresponsible IMO.by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
^ I disagree. Inspired irresponsibility is still irresponsible.by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Happy Birthday! Thanks for all the trip reports and good company this past summer. Have a great one!by JRinGeorgia - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quite an accomplishment! Glad I was able to tag along for a few clicks.by JRinGeorgia - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra