We've officially chosen the weekend of June 9/10 for the 2nd Annual Yosemite Tweetup! Site booking was insane, but we have at least two sites next to each other and will almost certainly be able to get a few more through cancelled reservations. One site is reserved for Thursday-Monday for anyone who wants to come early / stay late. Yay!
Update 2.0, 5/22/2012: NPS still hasn't posted an updated date estimate for opening the Tuolumne campground. At this point, we will plan on sticking with the original camping arrangements (in Yosemite Valley). We can definitely still drive up to Tuolumne to climb for the day (or more than one day!). Staying in the Valley means we don't have to worry about cold nights and there are more amenities available (food, showers, etc.). Psyched to see you all :) ~Lizzy
If you think you might be able to make it, put your name on the list with any relevant notes. (i.e. possibly bringing friends, etc. Hashtag: #yostweetup
The dates represented are the Saturday of each given weekend. I'm assuming we'll make a long weekend of the trip with whoever can go, so keep that in mind. If a particular weekend works for you, put your name next to that date and update the tally. If a date doesn't work for you, leave it blank.
Airports:
City/South Bay
East Bay
Further South and East
Where we can see how to get who where in the most efficient/convenient way. Post if you're willing to carpool & from where, or if you find any great plane ticket deals, etc...
Add your name and how many vehicles you will have, also note if you can carpool
Park Entrance Fee: $20 per car
Campsite Fees: $20 per site per night, with up to 2 cars and 6 people per site.
Campsite Plan: We have one. We'll update it here soon.
We have Site 005 in Lower Pines from Thursday night 6/7 through Sunday Night. (checkout on Monday)
We also have site 007 in Lower Pines for Friday 6/8 and Saturday nights.
We should have lots of tent space but only space for 4 cars between the two sites. All other cars will need to be parked on the road near lower pines or in the curry village overflow lot!
Friday: Meet at Stately Pleasure Dome at 9:30 am to discuss multipitching on either SPD or going to Cathedral/Tenaya Peak
Saturday: Go cragging! Possibilities include Camp 4 Wall, Knob Hill, the base of El Capitan
Sunday: Get your multipitch on at the Open Books. Many options from 5.6 to 5.10! Mungeniella, the Surprise, etc
The Yosemite Medical Clinic is located between Yosemite Village and The Ahwahnee. If you cannot get to the clinic on your own, call 911 for assistance. For non-emergencies, call (209) 372-4637. If you are injured or stranded while on a climb and cannot self-rescue, yell for help to obtain assistance.
Yosemite Valley Ranger Station: (209) 372-0740 or (209) 372-0298
Additional phone numbers: http://yosemitefun.com/Yosemite_National_Park_phone_numbers.htm
No really, this is the end.
Climbing is Dangerous
Climbing is inherently dangerous and the risk of death or serious injury can never be completely eliminated. It is up to each individual to make his or her own choices regarding acceptable risk. Tweetups are collaborative efforts with no individual organizers, and each participant only assumes liability for their own well being, just as you assume liability for yours! Cheers!