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1000 vertical feet of air Originally uploaded by mlog. Found this awesome photo over at Flickr. You have to check it out to appreciate it. This gentleman is very near the top of Mt. Conness in the Yosemite back country, favored stomping ground of John Muir, looking down at the Conness Glacier, one of the…

Thinking about doing the famous Half Dome Trail and taking in the view from the top? You might be in for a rude surprise if you plan on making the climb on a weekday to avoid the crowds. The National Park Service has scheduled some much needed maintenance for parts of the trail closing it…

Background Originally uploaded by Campin’ Guy. I just posted a really cool desktop background made from one of my pictures over at Flickr. Feel free to use it. If you want to send me a screenshot of your desktop or a comment letting me know you like it, that’d be awesome!

If you liked the previous article on climbing The Nose, you’re not going to want to miss QT Luong’s photos over at Terra Galleria. There’s a great number of images of Yosemite climbs including The Nose, Shield, Leaning Tower, Washington Column, Zodiac, and Reticent. There’s also a great section of photos from various places on…

This is one story you’re going to want to read the rest of. DarkSyd tells of climbing The Nose. DarkSyd: “After a week or so of getting the techniques down, we found ourselves at the base of the Mighty El Capitan before sunrise, looking up in awe at the pink granite face looming 3400 feet…

Dan Lyke of Flutterbyhas an awesome account of hanging out in Yosemite during last weekends big storm. I think it’s a great commentary about enjoying Yosemite even when it’s not the “ideal” tourist weather. Flutterby!: “Despite the forecasts we headed down to Yosemite. And I’ve still never seen Yosemite in weather like that. So we…

It’s time! It’s time! Grab your camera! SF Gate: “Yosemite Valley is again being transformed into the showpiece of the world, a waterfall extravaganza. Temperatures reached the 70s last week, jump- starting spring snowmelt from a huge snowpack in the high country — and sending water chutes sailing over the canyon rims. The annual Yosemite…

Royal Robbins, the clothing retailer started by famed Yosemite climbing pioneer of the same name, is giving away a trip to Yosemite and you could win! Royal Robbins: “Enter to win a trip to Yosemite, courtesy of Royal Robbins. Three days and two nights of adventure in one of the world’s most inspiring scenic wonders:…

In My Bag Originally uploaded by Loyd. Ok, I know it’s hard to believe this but…this is what I generally take into the field with me when photographing. There’s a wide assortment of lenses and filters to accomodate almost any situation, a notebook to record shot information as well as thoughts, a Mac and spare…

If you’re looking for the perfect keepsake-reminder of your visit to Yosemite then the Yosemite Association has the perfect thing for you, two California state quarters in a collectors edition package. Yosemite Association:This beautiful Yosemite keepsake consists of two uncirculated 2005 California quarters presented in a colorful tri-fold holder that includes interesting facts and Yosemite…