Category: Tips
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What’s In a Bag? Comfort as well as Sophistication
Yesterday I showed you what’s in my [camera] bag now I’m going to talk a little bit about the bag itself. My wife and I have carried dozens of packs and bags over the years with a good bit of trail time to find out what works for us and what doesn’t and I can…
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Yosemite in January and February: What to Expect and a Travelers Tip
Bharath writes: “Hey i am a traveler from India. I will be in California during the month of February. Does Yosemite get frigid in that period? How easy/tough would it be to get a reservation for a room in January for the same.” Well Bharath I’ll answer the first part of your question with a…
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Yosemite’s Spectacular in the Fall
Yosemite isn’t the fall color capital. Nor are the waterfalls spectacular in fall, but if you know what to look for, Yosemite in the fall is awesome. L.A. Times: “This isn’t the Fall Color Capital of Anything. That doesn’t mean fall color’s not here, if you know where and how to look, and if expectations…
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Wednesday Weekend Weather October 5th – 7th 2007
If you’re headed up to the park take your rain coat and plenty of sunblock. Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Friday but are expected to dissipate and leave blue, sunny skies for Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be mild in the low to mid 60’s Saturday warming to the low 70’s Sunday. Overnight…
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Early Bird Gets the Worm
You probably haven’t put much thought into it but if you’re looking to beat the crowds and get the best campsites next spring now is the time to start planning. Most campgrounds begin taking reservations up to 6 months in advance. Below is a chart showing which month you should make reservations in for the…
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Go Hybrid – Your Wallet Will Love You and So Will the Environment
I saw this photo this morning on top of the gas pump as I was filling up. If you can arrange a hybrid vehicle they’re definitely the way to go. Gas in California isn’t as high as it was a few months ago but it’s still tops in the nation. So ask for a hybrid…
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Going Up for Public Lands Day?
You know while you’re in the park for Public Lands Day (read: FREE entry) head over to the Yosemite Visitors Center in the Valley, grab a bag and route and help the Yosemite Climbing Association give the park a Facelift. It’s a great way to help the park and you get to meet some really…
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Wednesday Weekend Weather for Sept 28th -30th 2007
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Thinking About Hiking Half Dome? Here’s Something You Won’t Want to Miss
Although the cables up Half Dome are getting ready to come down for the season it’s the perfect time to lose a few pounds and start getting in shape to make the trek next year. Rick Deutsch, author of One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome, sent me an email to let me know he’s going…
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BREAKING NEWS: More Snow Expected with up to 15″ at Higher Elevations
I just checked with the National Weather Service for the Yosemite. A heavy snow warning remains in effect until this evening for the Yosemite area. More rain and higher elevation snow showers are expected as the low pressure that brought this weeks snow moves northeast across California and into Nevada. Snow levels are expected to…