Little Yosemite Valley-6,174' (Half Dome)
(37.7263152, -119.5276605)
Description:
From GNIS: In Yosemite National Park, on the southeast slope of Moraine Dome, at the base of Liberty Cap, extends east from mile marker 132 to mile marker 135.5 on the Merced River.
In the book Speaking of Bears by Rachel mazur, she describes how George Durkee and others tried various methods of protecting food, starting in 1973. They stated with stringing wire across trees to hang packs. Then setting up an electric fence. Finally a cable with pulley system to hang food. Inm 1978 the first bear lockers were installed. (151, 152, 163)
Trips:
- August 8, 2016 - Start of our JMT attempt with Rose
- August 9, 2016 - Day 3 of our JMT attempt
References:
- NPS Little Yosemite Valley stay information
- Wikipedia
- SoCal Hiker blog
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