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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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