If you are concerned about the management of our public lands, watch this short video to see how you can be more involved!
Legendary mountaineer Fred Beckey passed away today at the age of 94. Rest in Peace. You inspired many!
https://www.nytimes.com/…/fred-beckey-dead-mountain-climber…
While Yosemite gets a lot of attention, let's not forget about the great opportunities available to the south of the park in the Sierra National Forest. Many of our most popular trips explore portions of this 550-mile stretch of forest and wilderness areas. Take in this view of Chittenden Lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness.
Interior Secretary Zinke is proposing a big increase in national park entrance fees during the busy seasons. Seventeen parks would be affected.
As several animal species prepare to hibernate, the pika instead stores up piles of dry plants to eat throughout the winter. Keep an eye out for them in boulder piles at higher elevations.
Photo courtesy of NPS
Why is everybody in such a hurry?
Most climbers considered the previous record on the Nose unbeatable—but this pair crushed it by nearly four minutes.
Introducing Our Newest Trip!
John Muir Trail Northbound: Florence Lake to Yosemite Valley (13 days)
The John Muir Trail is one of the most famous trails in the world. It follows the rugged spine of the Sierra Nevada, passing by pristine alpine lakes, wildflower-strewn meadows and hulking glaciated peaks. This section will take us northward from Florence Lake to Yosemite Valley, tackling the imposing Selden, Silver and Donahue Passes, visiting Cathedral Lakes, and continuing to the Northern Terminus of the JMT: Yosemite Valley. The JMT Northbound takes you backpacking through what the guides call “Postcard Country” among the sparkling lakes beneath the imposing Ritter Range.
Learn more and register here: http://www.symg.com/trips/backpacking/JMT_NOBO_backpack.php
From our friends at Outside Magazine.
Here at SYMG, we prefer a more leisurely pace, completing the JMT in 23 days. Join us in 2018; there are only a few spots remaining! www.symg.com
If you like beer and hiking check out this article from Outside Magazine and then sign up for our Ales and Trails trip next summer!
http://www.symg.com/…/hik…/ales_trails_backcountry_beer_tour
Think before you take that next selfie.
How Social Media Can Lead to Avalanche Accidents - The ‘everywhereness’ of social media demands rethinking backcountry decision-making.
http://adv-jour.nl/2ey2Gpf
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Thank you to all of our awesome volunteers! Together we picked up a total of 6,790lbs of trash!
See you next year for #yosemitefacelift2018!
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Did you know that at least 20% of California's 7,000 plant species are found within Yosemite? The Mariposa Lily can be found during spring at higher elevations.
On this day in 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (PL 90-542) into law. The act provides for the preservation of rivers possessing outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or other similar values. Rivers, or sections of rivers, so designated are preserved in their free-flowing condition and are not dammed or otherwise impeded.
Join us on our Yosemite High Passes Loop or Red Peak Pass Loop in 2018, and spend some time hiking along the Wild and Scenic Merced River. www.symg.com
Photo Credit: BLM
