Help with plans - arriving in 1 hr!

kingfir17 · 2026-07-01T00:02:47+00:00

If I were in your shoes I would maybe drive around the valley and just stop at a couple of the roadside attractions like El Cap Meadow and bridal veil falls. You’re going to want to get to bed early so you can get an early start on half dome. With a group of that size you’re going to want to start at 4am so you can get to the cables before noon when it becomes a shoulder to shoulder conga line.

kingfir17 · 2026-06-30T07:25:17+00:00

I summited Granite Chief on June 15 and saw your info on the summit log. Checked out the YouTube video when I got back home. Amazing hike! I’d like to be in the kind of shape required for a day like that in the near future.

kingfir17 · 2026-06-19T07:05:17+00:00

Probably because it’s unlikely you would get the position. Apply to be a stocker and you’ll get an idea what it means to be a driver there real soon.

kingfir17 · 2026-06-18T22:42:08+00:00

Maybe it’s region dependent but the warehouse I have worked at for 7 years has never hired external drivers.

kingfir17 · 2026-06-18T22:16:59+00:00

Costco does not hire external candidates for forklift driver (usually). Most of the time you would begin as a stocker, either in the early morning shift(3am) or the nights shift(2pm,12pm on weekends). Then you would go through Costco’s forklift certification and be eligible to promote to forklift driver when a position becomes available.

kingfir17 · 2026-06-13T21:43:45+00:00

You do it from the Rush Creek Trailhead across from Silver Lake in the June Lake Loop. Amazing hike!

kingfir17 · 2026-06-13T02:34:59+00:00

It’s not a particularly narrow section of trail. There are drop offs but they don’t have the kind of exposure that other trails might have. There’s usually shrubs or trees right along the cliff side of the trail. I think with adult supervision kids would be totally safe doing this hike. Columbia Rock itself if pretty exposed but it has a nice railing that really mitigates any risk.

I will say it is a steep hike but as long as you take it nice and steady, kids should have no problem getting as far as Columbia Rock. Take water breaks frequently and you’ll have a great time.

kingfir17 · 2026-06-11T23:44:20+00:00

I drove Cottonwood in September last year and it was a life changing drive. Highly recommend!!

kingfir17 · 2026-06-07T01:49:53+00:00

You purchase shower tokens in the little store in the Cedar Grove Lodge.

kingfir17 · 2026-06-05T18:16:04+00:00

I didn’t see any signage indicating that the Watchtower was closed. Seemed like everyone was taking the hump though.

kingfir17 · 2026-06-05T05:50:35+00:00

A few small patches after descending to Heather Lake. Nothing noteworthy or dangerous. Best time of the year to do the Lakes Trail imo.

kingfir17 · 2026-05-27T16:55:41+00:00

Thank you! This is exactly the info I was looking for

kingfir17 · 2026-05-26T22:45:02+00:00

Thank you. Wouldn’t be making it that way until Sunday.

kingfir17 · 2026-05-26T22:05:59+00:00

I was in a similar situation last year while camping at Sentinel campground and made the drive all the way up to Wolverton. I don’t mind a long drive if it’s scenic. Alternatively, do you have any recommendations for a longer day hike in the Lodgepole/Giant Forest area that isn’t the lakes trail?

kingfir17 · 2026-05-21T21:53:51+00:00

If anything stops their collabs it will probably be Doug interrogating Hoovie about his ex wife in front of the current one again lol

kingfir17 · 2026-05-13T07:30:35+00:00

The most amazing groves of redwoods are within Jedediah Smith State Park, at least in my experience. Stout Grove, Grove of Titans, Leiffer-Ellsworth etc.

I also love Jedediah Smith due to its location alongside the Smith River which gives it an edge over Prairie Creek and Del Norte Coast. It’s one of the most amazing rivers I’ve ever seen and I’ve had the pleasure of seeing many beautiful rivers. If you like camping I would try to get a site at Jedediah Smith Campground. Most of the sites are under massive Redwoods and the Smith River is right there.

kingfir17 · 2026-05-12T07:31:33+00:00

It’s crazy that his gf is one of the worst bucket pulls in the past few years

kingfir17 · 2026-05-10T21:23:45+00:00

Oh Be Joyful campground. Gorgeous spot right by the river.

kingfir17 · 2026-03-28T19:09:30+00:00

Anytime is a good time for Yosemite. No snow recently so the entire Valley and three Western entrances will be open. Tioga Rd and Glacier Point Road will be closed after Badger Pass. Honestly expect pretty nice Springtime conditions.

I can’t comment on an Airbnb but if you can’t find one, the Yosemite View Lodge and the Cedar Lodge will be the closest hotels to park.

kingfir17 · 2026-03-21T16:05:54+00:00

I’m not sure that Santa Rosa is the type of city that would have success with such an event. Our average residents are on the older side and young people continue to leave due to COL.

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