Anyone interested in Yosemite?

Killjoy · 08:37 PM

I wanted to see if anyone was interested in a trip to Yosemite before I put it in the gatherings area.

I'm looking at the week of April 4-10 (NOT going for the whole week

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Open to which days we go, but that week is Spring Break for my daughter.

So yes, this is a family trip.

There are Studio and Loft condos available inside the park.

The waterfalls should be flowing at that time of the year.

Anyone interested?

lvolkjr · 01-10-2010, 04:35 PM

I'm interested, let me check the availability I'll have and I'll get to you.

Hikin' Mike · 01-10-2010, 04:59 PM

I'm always up for a trip to Yosemite. I'd only go up for the day though.

Killjoy · 01-10-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikin' Mike

I'm always up for a trip to Yosemite. I'd only go up for the day though.

Well you practically live next door.

I figure you probably have a season pass?

RaceImages · 01-10-2010, 06:05 PM

I'm interested, and that is spring break for me as well.

RogerAylstock · 01-10-2010, 06:36 PM

I'd like to go for the day to shoot waterfalls!

Killjoy · 01-10-2010, 06:37 PM

Okay, that's a couple of day trippers, and maybe three over-nighters?

Sheesh, that's not bad for having just posted this today.

Lilikoi the cat · 01-10-2010, 07:05 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhdPDI9OeY8

lvolkjr · 01-10-2010, 07:21 PM

How long will you be staying, Killjoy?

Killjoy · 01-10-2010, 07:25 PM

Yeah, yeah. Now you're messin' with me Lowell.

I'm looking at going for three nights. I figure that gives two full days in the park. At this point in time, the most likely days are arrive on the 7th and leave on the 10th.

windrivermaiden · 01-11-2010, 04:37 AM

oh I want to come...let me see what is up with my crew at that time.

RochinPhotography · 01-11-2010, 05:46 AM

That would be a fun trip. I just don't think I can afford the gas :-P

Killjoy · 01-11-2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RochinPhotography

That would be a fun trip. I just don't think I can afford the gas :-P

Abel came from Houston for the SF meet.
And there's a guy from Miami considering coming to this one. So you wouldn't be the one traveling the farthest.

RochinPhotography · 01-11-2010, 06:35 AM

Yeah, Me and Miami are right about 3,000 miles out. Thats a bit far for me to justify it when I live so close to Bushkill Falls

Killjoy · 01-11-2010, 03:19 PM

Okay folks, I made my reservations today.
My family and I are going!

We are arriving on Wednesday April 7th and departing on Saturday April 10th.
I figure that gives us two full days in the park.

We are staying here.
It isn't the Taj Mahal, but it's reasonable for staying in the park, with showers, beds, and a kitchen.
And if you are driving in through Highway 120, you have to drive right past Bridalveil Falls and Tunnel View to get to it.

So! Who's going to join us? For the three days? For one day?

Hikin' Mike · 01-11-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Killjoy

Well you practically live next door.

I figure you probably have a season pass?

'Golden Access Pass' - Lifetime/All Parks....since I'm disabled.

jdixonsd · 01-11-2010, 11:17 PM

Sign me up!!

lvolkjr · 01-12-2010, 09:04 AM

I'm booked for the 7th - 10th!

RaceImages · 01-12-2010, 12:42 PM

I will probably just do a daytrip (unless the wife goes to Denver that week)

Killjoy · 01-12-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceImages

I will probably just do a daytrip (unless the wife goes to Denver that week)

Cool.

Hopefully you Mike and Roger can coordinate which day you would be able to make it.

cbrunberg · 01-12-2010, 04:37 PM

I'm a maybe. If money allows I'd like to go. I have a place to stay about an hour away. I haven't been in the park during snow season since I was a kid. I would really like to go to the high country early June or late may. I'll try for both.

Hikin' Mike · 01-12-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Killjoy

Cool.

Hopefully you Mike and Roger can coordinate which day you would be able to make it.

I'm pretty flexible, well maybe not physically, but all I need is my in-laws to drop off a car and I'm there!

Killjoy · 01-16-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RaceImages

I will probably just do a daytrip (unless the wife goes to Denver that week)

It just occured to me Steve, if your wife goes to Denver, are you going to go for all three days?

We're bringing the kids. You can too!

lvolkjr · 01-16-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Killjoy

It just occured to me Steve, if your wife goes to Denver, are you going to go for all three days?

We're bringing the kids. You can too!

Hey Steve, I'm bringing my kids too.

RaceImages · 01-17-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Killjoy

It just occured to me Steve, if your wife goes to Denver, are you going to go for all three days?

We're bringing the kids. You can too!

Not a chance

Killjoy · 01-30-2010, 03:49 AM

Folks, just for the record, I just looked and there are well over 50 campsites still available inside Yosemite National Park for the dates that we will be there.

This link takes you to The Recreation.Gov campground search.
Two campgrounds (with multiple sites in each) are still available. One is near the entrance of Highway 120 and the other is near the entrance of Highway 41.

That is of course, if camping is the way you want to go.

Edit: Oh, and there are still plenty of the condos left too!

RaceImages · 01-30-2010, 04:36 AM

Money is just tight enough that I'm going to end up just doing a day trip...a very long day trip.

Killjoy · 01-30-2010, 04:49 AM

That's cool Steve. At least you are able to make it.

The reason I posted that, is there is a guy from Arizona who said he looked for a camping spot, but they were all taken.
So he's not coming.

Yes, this thread is crossing a couple of forums (just like the one I posted for LAST April)

Abel · 02-17-2010, 05:49 AM

sounds like a blast.. ill be on the east coast that weekend though.. =(

Killjoy · 02-17-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Abel

sounds like a blast.. ill be on the east coast that weekend though.. =(

Bummer