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marky
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Topic Author's Original Post - Sep 13, 2006 - 06:12pm PT
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I've got the third week of October lined up for the Valley, and want to fully exploit it by seeing and doing all I can. I intend to climb a few classic moderates (Royal Arches, Nutcracker, etc.), but given that my partner will be around for only two days, I want to do all I can by myself for the remaninig three or four days.
Right now, my short list includes hiking to Glacier Point and tagging Clouds Rest. What else? [I like hiking, peakbagging, photography. Oh, and I probably will have a mountain bike to tool around on if that matters]
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Sep 13, 2006 - 06:24pm PT
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If Snake Dike isn't on the agenda (much more unique and spectacular than Nutcracker, IMO), the hike up the HD cables is great. The hike to the top of El Cap is less harrowing than the cables, but an incredibly peaceful and beautiful walk, and you might not see a single other person once you turn off of the falls trail towards El Cap. The summit area is like another planet.
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the Fet
climber
A urine, feces, and guano encrusted ledge
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Sep 13, 2006 - 06:37pm PT
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The top of Half Dome is magical.
The bike will be fun, you have to stay on the paved bike trail, but you can't beat the scenery!
Solo Aid the Le Conte Boulder Bolt Ladder, do it at night and inebriated for bonus points.
Boulder.
5 minute walk to the base of the Nose.
5 minute walk to the top of the Rostrum.
Hike/4th class to the start of West Face of Leaning Tower.
Take photos at Tunnel View.
Short trails to bottom of Bridaveil and Yosemite Falls.
Long trail to the top of Yosemite Falls and out to Yosemite Point and check out Lost Arrow.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Sep 13, 2006 - 06:44pm PT
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The El Cap lieback is good fun. Not found in SuperTopo, surprisingly. Grade indeterminate. Recommended equipment: lawn chair, sunblock, liquid and solid refreshments, binoculars, sunglasses, "Yosemite Big Walls" (SuperTopo). Can be done solo, or in teams. (Rope not required.) Length from 30 minutes to 30 days. Additional entertainment provided by tourists.
See "Coonyard Mouths Off" (Ascent, 1972, page 50) for a helpful stylistic photo.
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BoKu
Trad climber
Douglas Flat, CA
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Sep 13, 2006 - 06:50pm PT
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The trail to HD is usually quite crowded on weekends but on a weekday it might be OK. My favorite (nonclimbing) way to see HD is to drive up 120 to the Porcupine Flat trailhead and then hike down to North Dome.
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Sep 13, 2006 - 08:59pm PT
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Sierra Point
An unmaintained lookout/trail about 3/4 mile in length from Happy Isles. You can see Vernal, Nevada, Illouette, and Yosemite falls from this spot and I've only seen 1 party there
over the last 12 yrs. Also, The Ledge Trail to Glacier Point, another unmaintained gem.
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davidji
Social climber
CA
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Sep 13, 2006 - 09:02pm PT
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Visit Mariposa Grove to see Giant Sequoias.
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Standing Strong
Mountain climber
the other side
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Sep 13, 2006 - 09:16pm PT
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If you were going in May or June I'd suggest the moonbow.
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woodcraft
Trad climber
Fairfax, CA
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Sep 13, 2006 - 09:38pm PT
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I second the ledge trail (X-country actually) to Glacier Point, & back down the 4 mile trail. Sunnyside bench to top of lower falls... Devils bathtub... El Cap base... hike up to Cathedral Spires... 2/3 of the way up upper Yosemite falls trail, and traverse out on big 4th class ledge- exposed!
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Russ Walling
Social climber
Out on the sand, Man.....
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Sep 14, 2006 - 01:31am PT
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Go to Steamboat (if there is any water left)
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elcapfool
Big Wall climber
hiding in plain sight
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Sep 14, 2006 - 08:23am PT
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With dirtbagging becomming trendy, I thought I'd start the Yosemite Experience tour.
You start by waiting in line for a campsite, but the last one goes to the guy in front of you.
Then to the Cafe to snake someones breakfast when they go to the bathroom.
After a quick stop at the Taj-ma-bathroom, it's off to the bouldering circuit, bluffington heights/ 5.2/5.12.
Then you dump out all your gear behind your truck and stand there untill noon.
After that, it is time to absorb the timeless wisdom of the Deli Lama over a sandwich and snake piss.
Then we'd make our way to the meadow to stare in awe for a while before hiking up to our fixed lines on something obscure.
You can opt to haul a load of water to the high point, no added charge...
The advanced tour then teaches you how to get 14 beers out of a pitcher at the bar and culminates with running through the talus with no headlamp eluding Rangers with nightvision.
Add on perks include making people with jobs feel like they are wasting their lives, and pissing on tourists from a considerable height.
I can gaurantee you will meet a least three people you have heard of, although how impressed you are with them is entirely up to you.
Repete customers have the option to take courses in "How to eat sushi for free", "the gear trees of Christmas", and "humping for profit".
The popular "Bouldering with Chongo", and "Advanced Slackline Technique" seminars are booked until further notice.
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fareastclimber
Big Wall climber
Hong Kong & Wales
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Sep 14, 2006 - 09:10am PT
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Umm, the Couch during the evening. A wander around El Cap's base?
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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
Otto, NC
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Sep 14, 2006 - 10:27am PT
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The no-trail to Ribbon Falls. it will be yours for the day.
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Gunkie
climber
East Coast US
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Sep 14, 2006 - 01:05pm PT
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Let your vehicle run down to vapors, then fill it up with premium @ the Crane Flat gas station. For extra adventure, do this with a large RV.
Most expensive gas in America? Or is that claim in Moab?
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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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Sep 14, 2006 - 01:11pm PT
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I'd second going to see some giant sequoias. I've only been to the wawona grove in the south end of the park (45 min drive from valley floor) but it was great. I'm sure the other groves are great too.
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curlie
Trad climber
SLO, CA
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Sep 14, 2006 - 01:16pm PT
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The Tuolumne Grove (by Crane Flat) sucks. Very few actual Sequoias and lots of normal trees in between. Not worth it, IMO. You don't get that sense of grandeur that is present in other groves.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Sep 14, 2006 - 01:17pm PT
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If you have a taste for history, read "The Yosemite" by John Muir, and do some of the things that Muir did. I particularly like his story of spending a windy night high in a big tree.
Anders
Edit: On second thought, spending a night in a tree might get you arrested or rescued or something - it would certainly be outside the box for the NPS. The "John Muir did it" defence may not work.
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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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Sep 14, 2006 - 01:18pm PT
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that is good to know. I was very impressed by the Wawona grove. The Grizzly Giant in particular was a very majestic tree. That old guy has a lot of character!
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Sep 14, 2006 - 01:28pm PT
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See if you can get one of the locals to take you up to Indian Falls, above the Village. This time year it's probably the only falls you can stand under, for that shower fresh feel. Plus there are some great climbs nearby, things like Knucklebuster.
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