Coming _back down_ from the Bristlecones with a snowy and icy road and
being in the passenger seat instead of being in control was one of the
most nail biting driving experiences of my travels with Richard...
slightly uncomforatble indeed!
Both Lone Pine and Big Pine were fun little towns along 395.
ann
On 10/22/2013 09:32, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote:
Yes, I noticed the part about Tioga. I drew the conclusion that at such
altitudes, weather will fluctuate more dramatically, so it's harder to
predict how long the road stays open. I plan to do at least an attempt
at hwy 120. West of Tioga there's still the places where the Rim Fire
came close to the road, so I may get some interesting shots of the
aftermaths of destruction. If Tioga's closed, I'll double back and hope
for hwy 108 instead.
Jostein
-----Opprinnelig melding----- From: Jack Davis
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 2:39 PM
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Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
One of the passes least likely to be open is 10,000ft Tioga on Hwy 120.
It's the shortest route from Yosemite to Mono Lake, but a hairy steep
series of switchbacks at the top followed by a steep shelf road to the
bottom.
As you likely know, the Bristlecone pine forest is over 10,000ft. Not a
terrifying drive, but the last section near the top is slightly
uncomfortable.
Jack
----- Original Message -----
From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne <p...@alunfoto.no>
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Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
Thanks Ken!
The statistics from previous years indicate the 120 will stay open for at
least another week from now. Fortunately. :-)
The roads into the wilderness are more of a gamble. The one to Devil's
Postpile, for example, seems to close as I get there:
http://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/hours.htm
But I'm sure there's plenty to see with a bit of improvising along the way
too. Sometimes it's much more fun to shoot the landscapes that people don't
consider "iconic". And sometimes even simply for that reason.
Jostein
-----Opprinnelig melding----- From: kwal...@peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 10:57 PM
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Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
...Yosemite for a couple of days first, and then cross over to Lee
Vining
for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and some general goofing around.
Be sure to check the road conditions (
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#CP_JUMP_106631) for
the
road from Yosimite to Lee Vining (route 120) as it closes for the winter
when the snow level gets unmanageable.
Also make sure you stop at the gas station at the intersection of 120 and
395 - it has to be experienced to be believed!
Enjoy!
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Davis" <jdavi...@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
Envy you, Jostein. I know you'll hit it hard and I'm sure a lot of the
results will be satisfying..
You've listed about everything you should for the area. You're a bit late
for peak fall colors, but there is so much else I don't think you'll
miss it.
So much of that area is at high elevations, so am hoping winter
conditions
aren't a part of your experience. Carry chains in your rental car. They
can be very expensive if you have to buy them have them installed by a
chain monkey.
Best,
Jack
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From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne <p...@alunfoto.no>
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Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
Thanks Jens!
Fingers crossed for Good Light. :-)
Jostein
-----Opprinnelig melding----- From: Jens
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:21 PM
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Subject: Re: Gearing up for California
Hello Jostein
I'm looking foreward to seeing som of your probably spectacular shots
here:-)
Have a nice journey :-)
Regards
Jens
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On Oct 20, 2013 16:42 "Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne" <p...@alunfoto.no>
wrote:
Hi gang,
Long time no posting.
Thanks to everyone who posted tips and advice when I first aired the
prospect back in May. Since then, my head’s been very full of other
stuff. A
new job, among other things. Now the trip is getting sorted. Even the
rental
car is booked.
The plans for where to go when include Yosemite for a couple of days
first,
and then cross over to Lee Vining for a visit to Bodie, Mono Lake, and
some
general goofing around. Then south to Mammoth, and hopefully some
excursion
into the Ansel Adams wilderness to see if I can find some interesting
volcanic formations. I know there are some pretty spectacular basalt
columns, and possibly some hot springs and stuff. After that, I plan
to aim
for the Bristlecone Pines Park and eventually down to Death Valley;
but
that's as far as my planning goes. Except that I'd really like to stop
by to
see the sandhill cranes in San Joaquin County on my way back towards
San
Francisco.
I'll be landing in San Fran on Sunday 27. Oct, and fly out on Saturday
16.
November.
If any PDML'ers would like to meet up, somewhere in California or
Nevada,
give me a ping. :-)
Jostein
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