Charlie on Thunderbird, V11
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The weather has been on the cold side in the morning with a low of 34 this morning. The days warm up nicely making for perfect climbing.
This has been the most crowded I have ever seen Tuolumne with parking spaces at the store, Lembert Dome and Tenaya Lake coming very hard to find in the afternoon. The traffic has been crazy!
"John Bachar Lives" photo on TM Bulletin Board
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If you move up (very slightly left left) then back right above the bolt (and carry 3 sets of small ...... Read More
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Scandalous Summer, the moves above the 3rd bolt felt much harder than anything on Errett Bit and ...... Read More
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Tuolumne Meadows 10.5.09
Fairview Dome
Tenaya Peak
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All services in Tuolumne Meadows are closed. Gas is available by Credit Card.
Tuolumne Meadows, 10.1.09
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Well it has been another great summer in Yosemite and now fall is
getting ready to set in. The Dogwoods in Yosemite Valley have a slight
tinge of red and orange on them as they sense winter coming (this may
be a little early?).
Up in Yosemite's high country on Hwy 120, the Tioga Pass Road, all
services will be closing today at 5pm for the season as they get ready
to pack up all the tents and store everything for the coming snows. Gas
will be available by credit card until the road closes, mid November?
Temperatures in Yosemite have been up to 15 degrees above normal
with it being very hot, near 100, in Yosemite Valley. Look for that to
change starting tomorrow with a BIG cool down coming and possible rain
showers. Some are even saying that it may SNOW above 8,500'.
Depending on who you listen to some are saying a return to seasonal
temps and clear weather later this next week for a Indian Summer while
other are calling for possible unsettled weather this fall.
"THE 6 TO 10 DAY PERIOD HAD THE LONG WAVE OVER THE ROCKIES
DE-AMPLIFYING WHILE HEIGHTS RISE OVER THE FAR WEST. THIS WOULD GIVE A
NICE PERIOD OF INDIAN SUMMER WITH SEASONAL TEMPS. THE 8 TO 14 DAY
OUTLOOK FAVORS EVEN MORE HEIGHT RISES AND DO NOT GIVE SUPPORT TO LAST
NIGHTS 00Z ECMWF LUNKER, THAT DROPS OVER THE TOP OF THE SIERRA SATURDAY
NIGHT AND INTO SUNDAY THE 4TH. THE MODEL THEN CUTS OFF AN UPPER LOW
WITH HEIGHTS IN THE UPPER 540S SUNDAY AFTERNOON NEAR RENO. THAT IS A COLD SNOW SHOWERY PATTERN FOR MAMMOTH.
HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME...THE GUYS AT THE CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER ARE
NOT BUYING INTO THIS SCENARIO AS EVIDENCED BY THE 8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK."
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Climbing at The Wind Tunnel by Daff Dome
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Here are the closing dates for services in Tuolumne Meadows.
All the High Sierra Camps are closed.
White Wolf Lodge , Closed
Stables, Closed
TM Lodge closes 9/20
Mtn Shop, Store, Grill, Visitor Center and Campground all close 9/27
Gas will be available after 9/27 credit card only.
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TM Herbert, master of the Tuolumne Meadows Campfire
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Almost 30 years ago Dan Dingle and (the late) Ken Black climbed three lower angled routes on the ...... Read More
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In the gully on the far left of the N Wall of Mariuolumne (the easier descent gully for Hobbit ...... Read More
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It has been a little less crowded and very warm. It got up to 76 degrees in the shade yesterday which for TM is HOT.
This view is of the back side, not often seen, of West Cottage and
Daff Dome with Cathedral Peak off in the distance on the right.
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Hi all, Was hoping you could help me out. I just spent a few days in the Glen Aulin ...... Read More
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The
Yosemite National Park service has just issued a special weather
bulletin about a storm coming in tonight and tomorrow with cold
temperatures and possible snow down to the 8,500' level.
Up here in Tuolumne Meadows it is much cooler and there is a strong
wind blowing with storm clouds moving in. Tuolumne Meadows on Hwy 120
sits at 8,500' so if it does snow the road may be temporarily closed,
typically for a very short time.
This is really not that unusual as there have been storms like this
that roll through almost every summer. We have had snow in June, July
and August over the years. If it does snow, it is short lived and
usually gets back to normal in 2 days.
This photo shows Tuolumne Meadows today at 10:15 am and the cool
clouds rolling in. You are looking south and that is Unicorn Peak in
the lower right.
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Yosemite Fire Update
The lightning caused Wildcat fire continues to be managed for multiple objectives. It is burning on the north side of the River in
Red Fir, Jeffery Pine and brush on very steep terrain. Since the start
of this fire Wednesday July 29, approximately 320 acres have burned.
The very active fire behavior with rapid rates of spread, including
short duration torching and crowning of fuels observed on the first day
of it being found, has slowed as the fire has moved up the north rim of
the Canyon. Three Wildland fire modules are now spiked out near the
fire perimeter to manage this fire (two Yosemite and one Stanislaus
fire modules). This fire is located in one of the most remote, steep
and rugged wilderness areas of the Park. Due to the steepness of the
canyon, the potential for rock and timber roll-out and other
significant safety concerns, the primary strategy will be indirect
action until the fire finds its way to more open and accessible
terrain.
Trail closures are in effect: The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne
from Glen Aulin to Pate Valley. Further trail closures are being
considered.
The immediate course of action and strategy will be to keep the fire
on the north side of the Tuolumne River. Further actions will be
determined by fire managers with additional reconnaissance and on the
ground evaluation by fire crews. All responses are being considered
for this wilderness wildfire. Values to be protected include the Glen
Aulin High Sierra Camp, the Tuolumne River, trail systems and bridges,
wildlife habitat and other wilderness and cultural resources.
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After weeks of warm weather and the threat of afternoon thunderstorms, much cooler and dry weather has returned.
This morning saw a low of 33 degrees, the coldest in several weeks. The crowds are still massive with many of the popular climbing areas very crowded.
There are still several control burns caused by lightning about in Yosemite with one down by Glen Aulin. Yesterday there was very little smoke in Tuolumne but if the wind shifts it could get smokey.
Tuolumne Meadows 8/2/09
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My partner and I chanced upon a small dome about a 15 minute walk from Highway 120, yet ...... Read More
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