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authorizeduser
Jul 19, 2005, 2:45 PM
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I'm heading out to the valley in a few weeks and wanted to know if the parking situation was as bad as it was a few months ago. There were a lot of things blocked off due to construction and it was just a mess. Has it improved or is it still insane? If it's still the same way, I was thinking of going out to tuolumne instead. I've only been there once but it seemed like parking was better. Your info will be greatly appreciated.
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sspssp
Jul 19, 2005, 3:33 PM
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Parking is still a nightmare and the valley is hot.
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crackmd
Jul 19, 2005, 4:10 PM
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Despite the wideheld dream of spending a "summer in the Valley" and depite the fact that Camp 4 is filled with climbers in the summer, the Valley is not that great a summer crag. Temps are hot, crowds are huge and early in the summer, mosquitos can be a real nuisance. That being said, the Valley is still one of our country's premeir crags, and if summer is your only opportunity to go there then by all means go. Shade can be found and you can have a great time there despite the heat. Just keep in mind that there may be other summer places to climb where you don't have to deal with heat and crowds.
Tuolumne is definitely a great choice. Even though it is part of Yosemite, it is way more mellow than the Valley. The temps will be pleasant and parking is rarely an issue. Bring bug spray. The moderate trade routes (under 5.10) will have lines; climb harder routes if you are able and you won't have to wait for climbs as much.
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phaedrus
Jul 20, 2005, 4:55 AM
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phaedrus moved this thread from General to Regional Discussions.
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