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climb_ian
Nov 28, 2005, 11:16 PM
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hey, i plan on spending my summer in Yosemite. I was just wondering on any useful tips people can give or specific gear. I'm pretty sure i have what i need but its would help to see others ideas..i know this is a very broad question but being only 16 years old,any tips you can give would be awsome
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climbinginchico
Nov 28, 2005, 11:18 PM
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Bring climbing gear, i.e. a trad rack. The more gear the better.
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climb_ian
Nov 28, 2005, 11:21 PM
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ha ha thanks i figured that much but do you think 2 sets of cams will be OK ?
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jstp
Nov 28, 2005, 11:24 PM
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1. a comfy harness
2. a ledge if you can get one
3. lots of really little cams
4. lots of other cams
5. a beer cozy
6. condoms if your overly optimistic, or a stun-gun if your a gal (definitely required)
7. good sturdy shoes, three bottles of superglue, a pound of shoe goo and enough seem grip to make them last half the summer (or write your mommy a sad note about the state of your feet every couple of weeks)
8&9. come on, if i told you everything i learned how much of an adventure would it be?
10. Humility - very important, probably should be at #1 but i didn't think of it then.
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cristodelaroca
Nov 28, 2005, 11:26 PM
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hey I'm also 17 and I'm going next summer to Yosemite, I'm from saltillo coahuila Mexico. im planning to stay a month and a halve, we could do some climbing together
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climbinginchico
Nov 28, 2005, 11:28 PM
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Remember about the stay limit in the valley. Don't plan on camping the whole summer there.
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climb_ian
Nov 28, 2005, 11:33 PM
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jstp.. that's the funniest thing Ive seen on here in along time thanks. also i didn't hear about a stay limit...cristodelaroca that would be sick..
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rufusandcompany
Nov 28, 2005, 11:36 PM
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Most important advice: Use your head, and don't get in over your head. Otherwise, what better place to be. Have fun.
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climb_ian
Nov 28, 2005, 11:51 PM
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haha i have cams but not 2 sets yet, you think im rich??!!
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pink_chalk
Nov 28, 2005, 11:59 PM
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Hmmm... catchy title. Perhaps adult supervision should be on your list.
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mistymountainhop
Nov 29, 2005, 12:19 AM
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How are you planning on staying in the valley? If youve never been there before dirtbagging for an entire summer will be tough.
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climb_ian
Nov 29, 2005, 12:29 AM
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i didnt relize there was a stay limit in the valley, what is it? any alternative ideas.
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jeffrogers
Nov 29, 2005, 4:24 AM
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If you like puppies and candy you youngins can sleep In my Van for the summer. It may not have any windows but it is sound proof.
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rufusandcompany
Nov 29, 2005, 4:37 AM
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In reply to: If you like puppies and candy you youngins can sleep In my Van for the summer. It may not have any windows but it is sound proof.
Something is very wrong with this proposal.
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socialclimber
Nov 29, 2005, 9:23 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: If you like puppies and candy you youngins can sleep In my Van for the summer. It may not have any windows but it is sound proof. Something is very wrong with this proposal.
Damn right there is. You can bet no one will be getting any sleep with those puppies around :lol:
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ein_berliner
Nov 29, 2005, 2:00 PM
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Exactly how hard is it to stay in Yosemite for a while? I'll second the question on the stay limit. I thought you could just put up your tent and stay till you were out of money or energy or both.
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notch
Nov 29, 2005, 2:11 PM
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In reply to: If you like puppies and candy you youngins can sleep In my Van for the summer. It may not have any windows but it is sound proof.
Trophy for you!
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azrockclimber
Nov 29, 2005, 3:10 PM
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In reply to: Exactly how hard is it to stay in Yosemite for a while? I'll second the question on the stay limit. I thought you could just put up your tent and stay till you were out of money or energy or both.
haha...I wish man...and so does everybody else. 7 nights stay max..i think...Perhaps 14 not sure......but you better believe in the summer, at least, their is a very low number of nights you can camp in a tent. less than 14 for sure!!
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ein_berliner
Nov 29, 2005, 3:28 PM
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That's pretty crazy. So what happens if I want to be a bum after I quit this job and stay in yosemite for months on end? Do I have to get a house or something?
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markc
Nov 29, 2005, 3:33 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Exactly how hard is it to stay in Yosemite for a while? I'll second the question on the stay limit. I thought you could just put up your tent and stay till you were out of money or energy or both. haha...I wish man...and so does everybody else. 7 nights stay max..i think...Perhaps 14 not sure......but you better believe in the summer, at least, their is a very low number of nights you can camp in a tent. less than 14 for sure!!
I found the following on the YNP website:
There is a 30-day camping limit within Yosemite National Park in a calendar year; however, May 1 - September 15, the camping limit in Yosemite is 14 days, and only 7 of those days can be in Yosemite Valley or Wawona.
Edited to add I don't know how strick enforcement of the policy is. I've not yet had the pleasure of visiting Yosemite.
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gavinshmavin
Nov 29, 2005, 4:24 PM
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In reply to: There is a 30-day camping limit within Yosemite National Park in a calendar year; however, May 1 - September 15, the camping limit in Yosemite is 14 days, and only 7 of those days can be in Yosemite Valley or Wawona. Edited to add I don't know how strick enforcement of the policy is. I've not yet had the pleasure of visiting Yosemite.
This is all true if you're not very creative (i.e., if you refuse to sleep anywhere but an established campground). Ask around once you get there and you might figure out ways to stay longer. Many have before you. But don't give up on a great adventure.
Peace,
Gavin
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dingus
Nov 29, 2005, 4:38 PM
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A long time local was recently prosecuted in Federal court for overstaying his welcome in the Valley.
He camped there for about 20 years.
But he wasn't good, no. He was THE MAN.
You'd be lucky to last one week after your time's up.
But like a 1/4 of the people in Camp 4 will be in the same boat as you. They'll help you learn the tricks of the trade.
Treat with great suspicion, the advice of people who have 'never been there.'
DMT
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rufusandcompany
Nov 29, 2005, 6:49 PM
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In reply to: Treat with great suspicion, the advice of people who have 'never been there.' DMT
This is were I was headed with my earlier advice. Take what dingus says literally; you're health could depend on it.
One more thing - DO NOT leave ANY type of food in your tent, especially while you're in it. The reason is simple. Yogi Bear is relentless, and his sense of smell is very good. Fortunately, the days of suspending food on ropes tied between trees is over. The park has placed hefty metal bins around Camp 4 for that very purpose. Use them.
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