Yosemite, Waterfall, Photography and Wildflower Adventure - Sun, May 13 2012

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Yosemite, Waterfall, Photography and Wildflower Adventure


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Yosemite National Park, CA   Hike: Yosemite, Waterfall, Photography and Wildflower Adventure  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 13 2012  11:00 am >> Fri, May 18 2012 6:19 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Apr 17 2012 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Apr 30 2012 6:00 pm
Event Duration:5 Days 7 Hours 19 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate (Exploratory)
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lisa Maldonado
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:5
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:
Let's plan this event together. You are responsible for booking your own flight. The flight is not included in the cost. I will be flying into SFO.

I really want to go visit Yosemite. I need a few people to commit to attend and off we go to a magical place. The Waterfalls will be flowing full force, Wildflowers blooming and perfect temperture for day hikes. We will experience the beautiful half Moon at Yosemite. I will update the cost when we agree on accommodations and rental car.
The plan is to see and photograph as much as we can. I am flexible with the date and will spend more time traveling around California if anyone is interested. We can also plan on hiking around San Francisco when we return to fly home. The trail are incredible at this time of the year with wildflowers and beautiful weather. Hikes in Yosemite will include most Mariposa Grove with the giant redwood, Panorama Trail, Mist Trail, Sentinel Dome, Taft Point, McGurk Meadow, Dewey Point, Clouds Rest, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, Sentinel Falls, Staircase Falls, Cascade Falls, Illouette Falls and much more. I just need a few people to commit to this adventure and we will plan together. I might arrive early for an extra night or two and drive down the Big Sur Coast if anyone is interested.
May 15 will be the day we hike the beautiful  Panorama Trail for a moderate 8.5 miles mostly downhill. We will need to pay for a shuttle to Glacier Point.  The mist trail will also be hiked on this day. Be prepared to get wet.

Accomodations are flexible. One couple has reserved a room and I will be camping for a shared fee of $20 per night. Our first night on May 13th is booked at Upper Pines in the Village on site #233. May 14th for 3 nights we have site Numer #12 and May 17th we have #17. Yes we will have to move a few times but now have reservations. I grabbed all the cancelations I could find at Upper Pines. We are lucky to have these sites. A ranger called me this morning to let me know they were going to become available. Please let me know if you are interested in camping or you may call Yosemite to book a room.
http://www.yosemitepark.com/
We have the option to pick up food on the way to Yosemite or Eat at the Dining Facilities in the Park. 
We will have beautiful views while staying in the park. Yosemite provides a shuttle busses throughout the park. 
All Hikes are optional.

May 13th Arrive at Yosemite Check in and set up camp. Get familiar with the park. Depending on time maybe an easy evening Hike.
May 14th We will start the day with some easy Hikes to see waterfalls. Sentinal Meadow and Cooks Meadow Loop is an easy 2.5 Miles and flat hike that takes you around and through a pair of meadows. We will see Yosemite Falls and a great view of Half Dome. We will visit Bridalveil Falls, Ribbon Falls, Sentinal Falls,, Staircase Falls and Casecade Falls.

http://www.yosemitehikes.com/yosemite-valley/sentinel-cook- meadow/sentinel-cook-meadow.htm

Optional Activities:
Guided Full Moon Hike $25
Glacier Point Stargazing Tour: $41
Bicycle Rentals: $10 per hour or $28 per day
In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams Photography Class $95 
Starry Skies Over Yosemite/Wawona
Go on a cosmic voyage as you lay beneath the stars in a valley meadow. On this Yosemite stargazing experience, you’ll learn about the heavens, the moon, the Milky Way galaxy, meteors, constellations, comets and all the folklore that follows. Offered at Wawona once a week and in Yosemite Valley several nights a week, this unique program allows you to see Yosemite at night - and as never before. Great for all ages. $5
There are also some free Ranger walks and shows.
See the Yosemite Guide:
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/yg12-3.pdf

Required Items to Bring:
Headlamp
Great Attitude and a Smile
Extra spending money for food or other items needed.
Warm clothing for night when temperatures drop.
Tent
Sleeping Bag and pad		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera
Hiking Poles
We will stop at Walmart to pick up snacks

Notes:
We will need to rent a car or take amtrak to the park. The fee for a rental car will be announced shortly. Your flight is not included in the cost.
You are responsible for booking your own flight.

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Cost Includes:


Does not include Car Rental Fee and Gas ( This cost will be added later) 


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.