Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Just want to get this all to you before I misplace it AGAIN.

YOSEMITE DATES:
Arrive June 20 (Mon) - Leave June 24 (Fri)

CAMPGROUND:
Upper Pines (it's big. . .our noise will dissipate in a crowd)

RESERVATIONS for CAMPGROUND:
MUST be made on Feb 14 at 7 am PST
** There will be more info on this procedure at a later date**

PROPOSED SCHEDULE:
MONDAY- arrive, dinner/campfire together
TUESDAY- Bridal Veil Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, etc. . .
WED- Sentinel Dome, Half-Domers depart from Glacier Trails
THUR- Half-Domers ascent & descent through Happy Isle; others enjoy exploring
FRIDAY- break camp, leave through Mariposa Grove (?)

COST:
$20/car to enter park (good for 7 days)
$20/night/family for the campground
$5/person for Half-Domers
food/shirts/crafts. . . TBD

OTHER:
  • On January 5th I have to get a wilderness permit for our Half Dome group to stay at Little Yosemite Valley Campground. PLEASE let me know if you plan on doing this so that I can include the proper fee.
  • Half-Domers - we will be hiking from Glacier Trails to Little Yosemite Valley Campground on Wednesday, summitting early Thursday and returning to the Valley Floor via Happy Isle. IF you would rather hike up and back in one day, plan on Thursday - ALL DAY.
  • There is a $10 fee to cancel a campsite reservation (this is not per night - it is a flat fee).
  • For great info on Yosmite go to: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/index.htm and just start clicking.
  • PLEASE let me know what I've missed. I CANNOT WAIT!!!!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

5th and 6th graders ski deal!

I have a great idea. Mom and Dad are now retired and may sign on to my awesome plan. SkiUtah.com has a 5th grade and a 6th grade ski passport that allows the holder to ski every resort in Utah free. 5th Graders get to ski each 3 times, I think. 6th graders just once each. There is a $25 processing fee. That is amazing! So, if Rebecca, Elisabeth, and Jane all have free ski lift passes, Mom and Dad could have a fun granddaughter ski day or 2 or 14. Or Sam, Michelle and I could take the girls some day. It would be super fun. I don't think Ryan can b/c I think you have to be a resident. Darn. Anyway, what do you think? - Jen