Yosemite Blog

Year: 2006

  • Another Great Yosemite Resource

    The Weather Channel (weather.com) has a really great page on Yosemite with lots of cool things including mosquito reports, moon-sun rise and set, activity guides, and average temperatures. They’re also the ones I turn to for my 10 day weather forecast. What else could a photographer want in a website? Technorati Tags: climbing, cool, photography,…

  • “What’s it going to be like next weekend?”

    Ernesto writes in to ask: Going camping (at least hoping to) with my buddies in the valley march 31-April 2nd. I’ve noticed the valley has gotten some snow the past couple of weeks, which has me worrying about the camping conditions. Is the weather going to be “camp-able” (if that’s a word)? Are any of…

  • Chains required

    Chaz sent in this article he clipped from the Mariposa Gazette giving proof that yes, you really DO need chains. Thanks, Chaz.

  • Watch out if you’re headed to the park this weekend

    Looks like we’re in for another bashing my Mother Nature. Here’s the latest from the National Weather Service. A FAST MOVING DISTURBANCE WILL BRING THE THREAT OF PRECIPITATION BACK TO THE SOUTHERN SIERRA NEVADA FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. A COLD FRONT WILL CROSS CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BEGINNING FRIDAY NIGHT. RAIN AND HIGHER ELEVATION SNOW WILL DEVELOP…

  • Want to sponsor Yosemite Blog?

    I’m looking for local businesses around the Park who are interested in advertising on Yosemite Blog. If you have such a business and are interested drop me an email: loyd@yosemiteblog.com

  • Hmm…

    Hmm… Originally uploaded by rickz. Rick gave me permission to post this photo so I just couldn’t resist. What a great shot! If you see yourself in this photo please drop your name in the comments. Thanks again, Rick. Great shot.

  • Let’s Help Claire Out

    Hey everybody. Claire sent in an email asking: “i was thinking you’d be the perfect person to provide some tips about good backpacking routes. my boyfriend and i are coming out for a 4-5 day trip in the second week of may and we’re trying to figure out a good kinda low-key trip (6-10 mi/day,…

  • Coming from Australia, should I still visit the park even though the weather is bad?

    Ashley writes in to ask: G’day! I am writing to you from the sunny Gold Coast, Australia. I have enjoyed your site and the photos very much. I am attending a wedding in Seattle on March 25th. I am considering participating in a one-day tour to Yosemite from San Fran on the 26th. As I…

  • More Bad Weather On The Way

    If you’re headed up to Yosemite this weekend take lots of warm clothes, blankets, extra food and be prepared to stay a little longer than expected. Looks like this next storm is gonna be a biggie. Here’s the bulletin from NOAA. WINTER STORM WATCH -URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HANFORD CA…

  • Thanks for the Emails

    I want to send out a big thank you to everyone who has been sending in emails with photos and questions. They’re great and I really enjoy answering them so keep them coming. As for the photos, they’re all excellent. Stay tuned because I’ll be posting them over the next few weeks. (Yes, I’m going…