Category: On the Trail
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Take the Bus
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Smoke in the Valley
Just got word that the controlled burns by Bridal Veil Falls are filling the valley with thick smoke. Visibility is poor. You’re unable to see Half Dome from Ahwahnee meadow. If you have asthma or are sensitive to smoke you may not want to be out hiking around the Valley. Thanks, Edie. Technorati Tags: yosemite,…
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Man Falls From Half Dome
In a tragic accident, a man climbing the cables on Half Dome lost his footing and plummeted down the side of the mountain to his death on Saturday. Modesto Bee: Hirofumi Nohara, 37, of Japan, was ascending Half Dome mid afternoon when he slipped and fell, Yosemite park ranger Adrienne Freeman said. He was pronounced…
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In the Footsteps of John Muir
Having been born and raised in the area I’ve always been keen on the idea of retracing John Muir’s original route into Yosemite but always get lost in the Greeley Hill-Coulterville area where his route becomes more cross country. For Donna and Peter Thomas though the dream is now a reality as the Santa Cruz…
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Play it Safe with Lightning
Afternoon thunderstorms are an almost daily experience in the Sierra and Yosemite with hundredss of lightning strikes recorded each day. That’s why it’s especially important to know what to do should you be caught in a thunderstorm. The National Weather Service has prepared some tips that can help prevent you from becoming a victim if…
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Half Dome Cables Are Up
The Cables up the eastern flank of Half Dome are now in place for the season. Remember, if you’re going to attempt the climb up Half Dome start early and take lots of water. Also be sure to NEVER attempt the climb if there is the possibility of lightning. Several deaths have been caused by…