Author: lbschutte
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Where is the plow?
A lot of you have been asking “When is Tioga Pass going to open?” As of right now it’s anyones guess. Warm weather will make some parts easier but others, like the avalanche zones by Olmsted Point (there are 26 of them along the road) could become much, much more dangerous. The photo above shows…
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Photo of the Day: Canonical stream by Ian Langworth
Today’s Photo of the Day is a really awesome black and white of Bridalveil Creek by Ian Langworth. The water is nice and silky while the blacks are black and the whites are white. Great shot Ian. Worth putting on your wall. Photo by Ian Langworth via Flickr.
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The $385 Shower by Carol Ouzounian
Here’s a story sent to us from reader Carol Ouzounian. She calls it “The $385 Shower”. After five days of camping in North Pines in my little tent with my 4 month old Labrador retreiver, Half-Dome Jake, I was desperate for a shower and a wonderful meal and a soft bed. (Ahhh,I know, what a…
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2 Killed in Plane Crash Just North of Cherry Lake
Two people were killed this weekend when their small Cessna airplane out of Calaveras County crashed just a few miles north of Cherry Lake. UnionDemocrat.com: “The Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from the Federal Aviation Administration at 6:04 p.m., confirming there was an aircraft down, states a Sheriff’s Office press release. FAA spokesman Ian…
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Ahwanee Lodge Rooms
If you If you have never stayed at the Ahwahnee Lodge you have to do it once. It will break the bank, but get it out of your system. Current rates are $425 per night for the basic room. If you want suites plan on several bars of gold. Guys, it is something your lady…
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Rescue story
Check out this story and interview with Tom Broxson, who survived a 200-foot fall off the top of Washington Column in 1991. Link Illustration by Anya Miller
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PhotoVideo of the Day: Yosemite Falls by Mathew Grimm
Today’s Photo of the Day is actually a video posted by Mathew Grimm using Flickr’s new video feature. It’s short but man, it really makes you want to hop in the car and head up there doesn’t it? Nicely done Mathew. Photo Video by Mathew Grimm via Flickr.
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Squaw Valley Hosting Presentation by Climbing Legend Royal Robbins
Here’s something not happening in Yosemite but it’s close enough if you’re in the area you should check it out. Famed Yosemite rock climbing pioneer Royal Robbins will be presenting “Out of Camp IV,” Tuesday, April 29th at 7 p.m. at the Olympic Village Lodge in Squaw Valley. First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine: “Robbins was…
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Earth Day
Some good events this weekend in the park, plus an excellent film festival on Tuesday. Don’t worry, it’s not hippies and patchouli — it’s 2008, not 1968. Besides, the hippies will be looking for the moonbow. Link to schedule Link to EarthDance Films
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Photo of the Day: Cotton Candy Yosemite by John Lehmkuhl
Today’s Photo of the Day is a really cool shot by John Lehmkuhl titled “Cotton Candy Yosemtie”. I think you can see why. Great shot John. Very nicely done. Photo by John Lehmkuhl via Flickr.