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Comment on Ginormous REI Sale May 18 by Sönke

Sönke — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:22 +0000

I appreciate you are mentioning the “trash problem”. What’s wrong with these people?! Makes me REALLY angry.

Comment on Yosemite Valley Trivia by Mr Half Dome - Rick Deutsch

Mr Half Dome - Rick Deutsch — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:10:51 +0000

Dang it…you’re right. I just changed it. Can you proof my posts?? Low pay – high respect.

Comment on More stats on Half Dome Permit Lottery by Mr Half Dome - Rick Deutsch

Mr Half Dome - Rick Deutsch — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:52:28 +0000

Carol,

The Park is open 24/7 – you can do the hike at any time. You just need a permit to hike up beyond sub dome and up th eCABLES – not chains. I sense you have not prepared too well, if you think they are “chains.” You have time to get my book and read up on it all. Read back on this blog to learn more.

Why do you think there is a line? It’s not all that crowded. The 300 day hikers tend to spread out – with most starting about 5:30 am – 6 am. Any later and you are making for a very long day. The earlier you get to the cables, the better – you can go at your pace and not worry about people freezing up.

Good luck on the 2-day permits.

Rick

Comment on More stats on Half Dome Permit Lottery by Carol Lehoe

Carol Lehoe — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:32:53 +0000

How early can you start the hike to Half Dome, we are going on Monday 7/30, we did not get the permit but want to go anyway up to the chains. and will try for the 2 day prior permit. It sounds like it will be a line of people on the trail. That does not sound like a good hike, we thought if we left at the trail head at just barely light it would not be crowded. Can we start as early as 4:30-5am.
As you can tell we have never been there and a vision of hundreds of people on a hiking trail…

Comment on Yosemite Valley Trivia by Maureen L

Maureen L — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:34:37 +0000

Rick,

thanks for the fast news on the Mariposa fire. do you think those businesses will be able to rebuild?

also, I think it was Yosemite Creek that was diverted for the sawmill, not the Merced herself. remember that Muir claimed he only sawed up downed trees for Hutchings. (although downed trees continue to contribute to the ecological community.)

if you walk the trail to Lower Yosemite Falls in the counter-clockwise direction, starting from a bit to the east of the bus shelter, there’s a side trail to the Galen Clark bench and the site where Muir built a cabin with the creek running through it. it’s called Falls View, I think. there’s a plaque there dedicated to Muir by social workers.

Comment on Yosemite Falls Webcam by Mr Half Dome - Rick Deutsch

Mr Half Dome - Rick Deutsch — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:26:03 +0000

They are cool. I have a linnk to the webcams off my website/blog. The Y Falls one was a special preview for Yosemite Conservancy members. Should be up for the public soon. Thus a bonus for my readers.

Comment on Yosemite Falls Webcam by Johny

Johny — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:17:17 +0000

Hii

I really enjoy webcams all around the world, this one is a good news.
Other Few other Yosemite Webcam http://www.webcam-guide.com

Cheers,
J

Comment on El Portal Gas Station by Sönke

Sönke — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:51:53 +0000

El Portal Gas Station Scheduled to be Reopened Early July
The El Portal Gas station is on schedule to reopen during the first part of July. Last fall, the underground tanks, necks, and valves were tested and the NPS found a stress failure in the system. No leaks or contamination was found, however the NPS elected to replace the tanks and dispensers before the gas station could be safely reopened. Further, improvements and repairs to the facility, including an wheelchair accessible rest-room, needed to be completed. We appreciate the community’s patience as we take care of this important issue, and look forward to continuation of basic gas services in El Portal in early July. (M. Gauthier)

Comment on 3 weeks until Half Dome cables are up by Mr Half Dome - Rick Deutsch

Mr Half Dome - Rick Deutsch — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:18:01 +0000

Jon,
Snowpack is about 50% of normal…last year was 200%…..so May 25 should be good for cables up. The crews have to get thru the forest and thru the snow on the trail. All indications are GREEEN and GO. Keep reading the blog for updates.

Rick

Comment on 3 weeks until Half Dome cables are up by Jon

Jon — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:58:53 +0000

I am traveling from Kentucky and scored Half Dome permits in the second week of June. Based on what I’ve seen about the weather in Yosemite this past winter it is looking like the cables will actually go up on May 25th this year, correct?

I started reading posts from last year about delays due to snow and got worried.