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WBraun
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 16, 2005 - 01:22pm PT
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All access to Yosemite Valley is closed as of now due to flooding.
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Tradboy
Social climber
Valley
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May 16, 2005 - 01:41pm PT
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He's serious, folks. Not a troll.
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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May 16, 2005 - 01:46pm PT
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MORE PHOTOS!!!! PAAAHLEASE!
thanks....
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dirtbag
climber
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May 16, 2005 - 01:48pm PT
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from the Yosemite NP website. Photo taken 5/16.
"The May 1st snow surveys showed that the Tuolumne River basin's snowpack is at 179% of average and the Merced River basin's snowpack is at 187% of average for this time of year."
Flooding doesn't surprise me.
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Matt
Trad climber
places you shouldn't talk about in polite company
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May 16, 2005 - 01:52pm PT
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WBraun
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2005 - 01:54pm PT
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Yes, It's not a troll. All inbound traffic is closed.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
one pass away from the big ditch
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May 16, 2005 - 02:09pm PT
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guess that parking spot might open up after all.
Too bad it will be up the truck's floorboards with water.
;)
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climberweenie
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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May 16, 2005 - 02:11pm PT
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dude, we were cruising through the left part of top photo 48 hours ago in sunny weather. falls was much cleaner, more mist
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up2top
Big Wall climber
Phoenix, AZ
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May 16, 2005 - 02:14pm PT
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Looks like we'll all have to crash at Karl's place and hike in from Wawona.
Ed
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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May 16, 2005 - 02:16pm PT
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John F. Kerry
Social climber
Boston, MA
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May 16, 2005 - 02:18pm PT
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Luckily, Karl has a much better managed parking program at his place. There are only 2 rules:
Rule #1: Karl shall have a good parking spot.
Rule #2: See Rule #1.
Just kiddin', Karl. It's so fitting for this situation to develop just after the latest Valley parking thread.
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climberweenie
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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May 16, 2005 - 02:24pm PT
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how are the currents for canoe access up valley?
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vegastradguy
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV
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May 16, 2005 - 02:33pm PT
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awww, crap. alright, since i'm a new enough climber to not have enjoyed flooding in Yos yet, how long do we expect ze valley to be closed to traffic? i had planned on arriving in Camp 4 on Friday morning....
news article here:
http://www.nps.gov/yose/news/2005/high0516.htm
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up2top
Big Wall climber
Phoenix, AZ
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May 16, 2005 - 02:39pm PT
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F*#k! I thought Werner really was just trolling!! Wow. When was the last time this happened? '97?
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Haggis
Trad climber
Scotland
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May 16, 2005 - 02:45pm PT
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that looks like fine climbing condtions.
what you all complaning about.
lol
it will move fast i wounldn't worry too much, water is somthing i see a lot of in scotland.
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Matt
Trad climber
places you shouldn't talk about in polite company
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May 16, 2005 - 02:55pm PT
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from the top of HCR on saturday, we could see that there is still a ridiculous amount of snow up in the highcountry, especially for this time of year. i don't know much, but i'd guess you can expect a chance of flooding in the valley anytime the sun comes out for a few days in a row (see the forecast for next weekend), and that chance will exist at least until hwy 120 opens for the summer (maybe the 4th of july weekend?).
good year to be a boater.
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TradIsGood
Trad climber
Gunks end of country
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May 16, 2005 - 02:58pm PT
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"Yes, It's not a troll. All inbound traffic is closed. "
Guess ya gotta drive in backwards on the outbound side.
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WBraun
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2005 - 03:25pm PT
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Merry and Philip [Yosemite falls straightaway]
Outbound is closed too!
Car coming from Sentinal Bridge.
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crazyazid
climber
Los Angeles, Ca
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May 16, 2005 - 03:46pm PT
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any idea how long this closure will last?
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WBraun
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2005 - 03:48pm PT
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Until the water recedes from the roads. All the roads are at this point underwater at various places.
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wildone
Social climber
the little ditch
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May 16, 2005 - 04:00pm PT
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Yeah, I just rode over to where these pics were taken, and DAMN! went and bought a disposable at the gallery (total dipsh#t, I forgot my SLR at home) and rode a bike through the water to take some pics. Apparently, it's supposed to peak at 4 pm....
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Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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May 16, 2005 - 04:11pm PT
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well, at least I have a good excuse not to be on El Cap right now...
I think this was a similar situation in 97'....huge snow year followed by alot of heavy rain in the high country.
The bummer is this means they (NPS) will probly start tearing everything up and moving it around causing a bigger mess.
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Wookie
Trad climber
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May 16, 2005 - 04:29pm PT
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So last weekend I drove halfway across the country, Minnesota to Portland. Started raining on our way out of the state, rained on us as we climbed Devils Tower, rained on us the rest of the way to Oregon...flew back to Minnesota and it has been raining constantly since I returned (yes, it's raining as I post this). On Saturday I leave for two weeks in the Valley, a trip we've been planning most of the past year...apparently in anticipation of my arrival, the rain and water there is getting a head start.
First off, I apoligize for my new status as "Rain God" and to everyone trying to climb anywhere I've been at recently.
Secondly, if I get to Yos and they don't let us in, we still have two weeks to kill. Having never been out West to climb before, any suggestions on which direction we should head? Red Rocks? JTree? Someplace closer to Yos in case it reopens? Watcha think?
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Southern Man
climber
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May 16, 2005 - 04:31pm PT
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Werner:
Merry is quite the looker!! Thanks for posting a picture!!
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F'ueco
Boulder climber
San Jose, CA
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May 16, 2005 - 04:48pm PT
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I want to go swim across the meadows...
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funkness
climber
So,Ca.
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May 16, 2005 - 07:11pm PT
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Lower Yosemite Falls
More pics here
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vegastradguy
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV
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May 16, 2005 - 07:18pm PT
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ugh, not RR- too hot. which is why this is the time of year that i make my annual trip to Yos. damnit.
maybe i'll find myself down in Taquhitz....
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Clayman
Trad climber
CA
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May 16, 2005 - 07:46pm PT
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Yeh how does taquhitz (sorry bout the spelling) look?? cant believe the valley is still this wet. its summer time!
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JuanDeFuca
Big Wall climber
Chatsworth
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May 16, 2005 - 08:06pm PT
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I worry about The Lost Arrow. The vibrations must be driving the arrow to near failure.
Juan
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maculated
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
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May 16, 2005 - 08:40pm PT
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That is COOL. I wish that would happen around late August. :) It's like Niagra!
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Ouch!
climber
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May 16, 2005 - 08:45pm PT
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This situation is rife with fertile ground for mischief.
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Burns
Trad climber
Arlington, VA
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May 16, 2005 - 09:07pm PT
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There appears to be some good news. I spoke with some NPS folks earlier (about 4:30 pm pacific, 5/16) and they said, although it is a little early to call it, it doesn't appear that this flood is as bad as expected, and the water should recede pretty quickly (sometime tomorrow afternoon hopefully). Once it does, assuming there is no major infrastructure damage (car bridges out, etc.) the Valley should re-open. There is a chance of another rain event on Wednesday that is hit-or-miss at this point. It has potential to cause some more problems, but chances are good that the Valley will be open for business (and thousands upon thousands of tourons gaping at the waterfalls) for the weekend.
Something else to consider for those folks thinking about doing a weekend-warrior trip: last weekend was so busy in the Valley that the NPS had to restrict access for part of the day because there was simply nowhere for all the cars to go. You may find yourself circling endlessly looking for a spot to park.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
St. Louis
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May 16, 2005 - 09:21pm PT
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C'mon Ouch, don't disappoint us.... we're waiting.....
:)
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Ouch!
climber
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May 16, 2005 - 09:30pm PT
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Picture of Crimpie taking a picture of a Valley resident's flooded home.
Camp4 Witness Protection requested his identity not be revealed.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
St. Louis
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May 16, 2005 - 09:35pm PT
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Ahhh, another work of art. So happy to be back!
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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May 17, 2005 - 07:11am PT
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So that's how they finally flushed Chongo out and cornered him...!!! I've always wondered...
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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May 17, 2005 - 08:54am PT
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Poor Chongo... flooded out of his hole and lookin' like a wet rat.
For all those looking for a warm fuzzy place to climb Flagstaff just became perfect. Though the Rain God should keep away!
Hi Crimpy - welcome back (?). Seen my thumbs? I miss 'em. FBI thinks terrorists. Not good.
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smokin_nolens
Social climber
California Valley, California
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May 17, 2005 - 11:29am PT
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Well, at least Chuck got a bath this month!
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slobmonster
Trad climber
berkeley, ca
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May 17, 2005 - 02:39pm PT
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The Valley is open again.
[quote="NPS"]Roads in Yosemite Valley were re-opened at approximately 6:30 AM on May 17, 2005. Initial assessments indicate that roadways were not damaged during yesterday's high water.[/quote]
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WBraun
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 17, 2005 - 08:37pm PT
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Hey David
Try using [http://tinyurl.com/] then we won't have the problem were're now facing with the forum threads going off the end of the screen.
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Mom
Social climber
Villa Park, Ca
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May 18, 2005 - 12:56am PT
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Werner - this is Philip's Mom... yes, he really does have a mother... an old one at that!... THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for the photo. Us ole Moms always worry about our climber sons... he looks good!!... good to know that you and Merry take him into account often. Will look forward to seeing you all in a month or so after this 'social climber' goes off track... Again, thank you for the photo!! be safe/stay well~~
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WBraun
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 18, 2005 - 01:07am PT
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Dear Mom
You are so lucky to have such a nice son as Philip. Yesterday evening we had to carry a man who broke his foot in Little Yosemite Valley to the Valley floor and Philip came and helped in very bad conditions. It was a very long, cold and wet carryout. We left at 8 pm and returned at 1:30 in the morning.
This man is now requiring surgery for his injuries.
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Mom
Social climber
Villa Park, Ca
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May 18, 2005 - 11:27am PT
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Werner - Philip sketchly related the carryout. I knew it was a long way in and raining; of course I asked if he had a jacket and his reply was that 'I was fine, Mom.' He is a man of few words; takes his work very seriously. I have never known Philip to complain or quit anything! So nothing surprises me anymore. I just keep hoping a permanent position will open up for him there in Yose... it is his first love. Believe it or not, his first trip over the Tioga was at 10 months old... there was a wall of snow 8 - 15 feet high the plows had cut out to open the pass (probably will be repeated this year). We'd been fishing at Rock Creek without a bite.. so over the pass... folks were cross country skiing over the lake and anyplace else one could find a pull out. It was crazy! Little did I ever dream he would grow up to actually live in such a magical place. He has the utmost respect for you and Merry; I count myself fortunate that he has such good mentors and fellow climbers. Again, looking forward to seeing you when I get to the valley. be careful/stay well - jj
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