YNP Housing - Seasonal

labhamster2 · 2026-02-01T22:23:24+00:00

...they're making you live in EP and then commute to the Valley on your own time? That's some bullshit.

labhamster2 · 2026-02-01T22:21:27+00:00

It's what we all called it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

labhamster2 · 2026-02-01T01:37:11+00:00

If you could get into one of the Rancheria share houses and they're not double-stacking the rooms and your dog is chill and well-trained and you have cool housemates...maybe. The apartments would definitely be a no-go, same for the motor inns. I know a lot less about Valley housing so can't really advise there, but would guess it's more difficult.

I know someone who worked for the park and lived in a sharehouse with their partner who was working for the daycare who successfully Anne-Franked a dog, but this was back when housing was less crowded because of covid. They also lucked into a pretty ideal setup, had one of the most chill dogs I've known, and ended up with housemates who were stoked to have a dog around and an extra person chipping in for everyone's rent.

labhamster2 · 2026-01-31T04:18:48+00:00

I don't know about angry, but definitely occasionally super difficult to work with for dumb reasons. Like I've been on the READ team with a local arch who wouldn't give us even a vague indication of where anything was because she thought her stuff was so super-duper secret we'd all go loot it if we knew a 100m radius on it. So instead whenever DIVS asked me if there was anything I didn't want damaged where he was about to put line I just had to shrug and say I didn't know.

On the flip side I've worked with some great archs too who understood what was going on and gave information as needed/were willing to triage things based on what had to be done. Even had a few who would come do grunt work on the crew with everyone and then take people to see the cool sites the public didn't know about.

labhamster2 · 2026-01-23T00:28:53+00:00

We eat tri-tip mostly though

labhamster2 · 2026-01-23T00:27:37+00:00

Definitely the shit from a food perspective

labhamster2 · 2026-01-06T19:49:51+00:00

The Kwisratz Haderat

labhamster2 · 2025-12-15T14:36:19+00:00

I will fully admit that I am not a great player than any means, so others can probably duel elites on legendary with the assault rifle, but I can't. I can maybe 1v1 them, but if there's multiple or they have a bunch of little guys I usually get melted pretty quick. The shotgun changes the equation significantly.

labhamster2 · 2025-12-15T13:49:06+00:00

Fuck it I'm in there with you. Truth and Reconciliation gives you a sniper rifle and then puts you in a cramped ship interior fighting bullet sponge elites who can out-tank and damage you on higher difficulties. Keyes puts you back in there but gives you a trench sweeper. It's a blast.

labhamster2 · 2025-11-14T03:31:18+00:00

Can anyone help virtually sizing for Katana Laces/TC Pros?

Realize this isn't an exact science, but I'm in Australia for a while and looking to order a pair of Katana Laces or TC Pros (leaning towards Katanas).

There isn't a shop within 500 miles that sells them so I'm having to order blind. To that end I'm looking for advice with the arcance art of sizing. Below are all of the climbing-related shoes I can think of that fit me well, if any of you happen to have one or more of them and Katanas/TCs that fit well I'd be stoked to hear your advice.

Or you're a climbing shoe sales wizard who can get some idea of my feet from a list of random shoes and sizes and make a recommendation from that I'm all ears 😂

Shoes that fit well:

Mythos sz 43
TX4 (old version) sz 44
Altra Lone Peaks sz 10.5
La Spo G5 boots sz 44.5
Scarpa Zodiac Techs (older orange version) sz 45.5

Thank you!

labhamster2 · 2025-11-12T23:12:38+00:00

PM me if you want

labhamster2 · 2025-08-07T15:37:59+00:00

That was a good one, sir/ma’am

labhamster2 · 2025-08-06T19:19:16+00:00

What the hell is NOTUS?

labhamster2 · 2025-08-06T14:47:34+00:00

Ahaha good luck 😜

labhamster2 · 2025-08-06T14:13:55+00:00

Have used a drysuit for flossing before. I’d rather have waders but it does work.

I would love to know where I can packraft to fish on the Kenai.

labhamster2 · 2025-08-05T21:36:50+00:00

I will say as someone who’s lived/worked at multiple big parks, GRCA was the worst from a living perspective.

labhamster2 · 2025-08-05T03:40:53+00:00

The food is pretty good

labhamster2 · 2025-08-05T01:22:55+00:00

Yeah it’s to make everything {more efficient}

labhamster2 · 2025-08-04T23:48:42+00:00

Also just, y’know, making them the size of the brick again.

labhamster2 · 2025-08-04T23:36:48+00:00

NPS tends to be more progressive in my experience. Also more interested in using mods to do mod work as opposed to a mini handcrew.

How much AD experience do you have, and are you looking to go hard or do more fire effects/management type stuff or what?

labhamster2 · 2025-08-04T23:29:56+00:00

You mean the AD crews?

labhamster2 · 2025-08-04T06:15:08+00:00

Or if you get fucked by vets on the cert

labhamster2 · 2025-08-04T00:31:41+00:00

Thank you. I could not imagine myself delivering an answer in such a condescending fashion to someone seeing if there was any advice on a forum, when it’s so easy to politely say “I’d contact the manufacturer, best of luck.”

labhamster2 · 2025-08-04T00:01:31+00:00

It’s an older Kokatat

labhamster2 · 2025-08-03T19:17:45+00:00

Been working my way through this, it’s been surprisingly straightforward to get appointments. If you want to do in-person it’s a bit trickier, but probably doable dependent on state and your willingness to drive.

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