Progressive Upper Yosemite Conditions Updates 8/15-10/1
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:35 pm
Fellow Yosemite Backpackers,
My intent is to create a forum post for input and continuous update on conditions in Upper Yosemite areas. As we all know, the snow fall this year and resulting snow pack has pushed back and amplified many of the conditions we encounter to a new timeline. I’m getting ready for my annual Upper Yosemite 5 night trip in one week, (I was able to push back my permit date – to accommodate or get past as much as possible; mosquitoes, river crossing, snow, mud, etc..) and hoping that backpackers who have just returned can provide accurate, first hand and continuous input for the remainder of 2017 season.
Suggested Guidelines; Please only provide details if you are returning from within the time frame above, or very reliable first-hand information from a returnee. No opinions or previous year’s experiences, they may not be applicable here. This year is unique from the last several.
Focus points; Water crossings, trail conditions, mud, impassable areas, and for sure – mosquitoes. Maybe even a mosquito report for each lake area. (?) In general, seeking information that is not available from weather reports, Yosemite National Park website or other sources.
Focus Areas: Feel free to add or expand: Really looking for details on Lyell Canyon, Vogelsang HSC area, Fletcher, Lake Bernice Area, Merced Lake and HSC area, Lewis Creek trail, Echo Valley and the trails up to Cathedral, Sunrise HSC areas, Cathedral and trails from these points. The areas are open to all Upper Yosemite so Ostrander areas, and Glen Aulin, May Lake and Canyon trails. I’ve heard that the bear condition is different this year on account of the shorter summer and their Hyper Phagia period. Are we seeing more bears in Upper Yosemite than normal?
The reason for this is to provide a running and up-to-date and informative post. Last I looked YNP published a brief report on 8/11, and was mostly for water crossings and felled trees. So let’s add to this and create a valuable inventory of conditions. Things are changing fast, and my understanding is that every few days the conditions enter a different phase.
I Hope this will help all backpackers planning and getting ready to go. Thank you all in advance for your input. Be well, be safe and go adventure!
Thanks,
Clifford
My intent is to create a forum post for input and continuous update on conditions in Upper Yosemite areas. As we all know, the snow fall this year and resulting snow pack has pushed back and amplified many of the conditions we encounter to a new timeline. I’m getting ready for my annual Upper Yosemite 5 night trip in one week, (I was able to push back my permit date – to accommodate or get past as much as possible; mosquitoes, river crossing, snow, mud, etc..) and hoping that backpackers who have just returned can provide accurate, first hand and continuous input for the remainder of 2017 season.
Suggested Guidelines; Please only provide details if you are returning from within the time frame above, or very reliable first-hand information from a returnee. No opinions or previous year’s experiences, they may not be applicable here. This year is unique from the last several.
Focus points; Water crossings, trail conditions, mud, impassable areas, and for sure – mosquitoes. Maybe even a mosquito report for each lake area. (?) In general, seeking information that is not available from weather reports, Yosemite National Park website or other sources.
Focus Areas: Feel free to add or expand: Really looking for details on Lyell Canyon, Vogelsang HSC area, Fletcher, Lake Bernice Area, Merced Lake and HSC area, Lewis Creek trail, Echo Valley and the trails up to Cathedral, Sunrise HSC areas, Cathedral and trails from these points. The areas are open to all Upper Yosemite so Ostrander areas, and Glen Aulin, May Lake and Canyon trails. I’ve heard that the bear condition is different this year on account of the shorter summer and their Hyper Phagia period. Are we seeing more bears in Upper Yosemite than normal?
The reason for this is to provide a running and up-to-date and informative post. Last I looked YNP published a brief report on 8/11, and was mostly for water crossings and felled trees. So let’s add to this and create a valuable inventory of conditions. Things are changing fast, and my understanding is that every few days the conditions enter a different phase.
I Hope this will help all backpackers planning and getting ready to go. Thank you all in advance for your input. Be well, be safe and go adventure!
Thanks,
Clifford