Month: January 2008
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What You Know Could Save Your Life
abc30.com: Rangers at Yosemite have rescued several people from the cold, wet conditions this winter. The pristine powder that now covers Yosemite’s slopes is a strong draw for skiers and snowshoers. Jeff Techau, Yosemite Visitor: ‘We came up with a group from San Luis Obispo area, we’ve been up here for two days, just having…
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Sir Edmund Hillary has died at age 88
The first human being to reach the summit of Everest has died at the age of 88. NPR report The Independent (UK) Wikipedia entry for Sir Ed
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New Guy Likes Road Closure
Hi everyone. It can be a hassle when you’re driving, but the closure of Northside Drive opens up a big part of the valley for car-less, quiet stuff like hiking, snowshoeing, etc. No noise from speeding Hummers, massive RV’s, or bikers on chopped Hogs. The animals seem to like it, too – they walk down…
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For further updates…
Rather than clutter up Yosemiteblog.com with updates, please visit my LiveJournal for new information. Thanks for all the contacts I’ve gotten from readers here and elsewhere. I am walking a tightrope blind, and it’s nice to know I’ve got offers of help from friends near and far. It’s a safety net that gives me hope.…
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Photo of the Day: Snowy Merced River by Chuck Cagara
Like the Puzzler on NPR’s Car Talk the Photo of the Day likes to take a hiatus every once in a while. Not to worry though because it’s back with some beautiful new shots of Yosemite and the surrounding area! The first new Photo of the Day comes to us from Chuck Cagara. Chuck and…
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Breaking News: A Tree Smooshed My Car
A tree just fell on my car. It was parked in the housing parking lot, and an old oak broke at about 15′ up the trunk. A limb took out my back window, my driver’s side mirror, and my windshield wipers. I’m ok, was in my room when it happened. I’m not sure if my…
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What are you doing the third week in February?
Now is the time to make plans to be in Yosemite in the 3rd week of February. Why? Horsetail Falls will be performing its annual Natural Firefall! Galen Rowell made Horsetail Falls famous with his shot “Last Light on Horsetail Falls”. The setting sun turns the waterfall gold and red, much like the now-defunct Firefalls…
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Landslide Closes Hwy 140, Again
According to the Mariposa Gazette: A large boulder slid onto the east bound lane of [Highway 140] approximately one mile from the [Briceburg Grade] late Monday afternoon. CHP and Cal Trans are on scene for traffic control. A closure expected to last hours has not yet been announced as equipment must be transported from Merced…
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Boy Seriously Injured While Skiing Christmas Day
NPS: On Christmas Day, just before closing time, a seven-year-old boy who was downhill skiing in the Eagle Bowl at Badger Pass Ski Area collided with another skier and suffered a fractured femur. The boy was stabilized on the ski slope and transported to the first aid station by members of the Badger Pass ski…
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Badger Pass Conditions – January 6th 2008
Here are the conditions at the Badger Pass ski resort for January 1st through 6th 2008. High Temp: 55 (1/2, 1/4) Low Temp: 1 (1/6) New Snow: 35” (1/5 15”, 1/6 15”) Total settled snow depth: ~46” – bottom of Eagle Lift Badger Pass Ski Area: The downhill ski area is 100% open with lifts…