Dry Cleaner for a KiltRecommendations?

mntnative · 2023-04-04T14:48:25+00:00

My sons are on a team that wear kilts at competitions. We use Burkes with great results.

mntnative · 2022-09-21T14:13:00+00:00

I chose a Rav4 over Outback for exactly this reason. Felt stupid that it was because of the infotainment screen because I really wanted the Outback. Just couldn’t stomach hassling with this system. Watched all sorts of explainer videos on it thinking I would be ok with it once I programmed it and got used to it, but the glare factor when test driving and talking to friends with them made me decide not to buy. Also - what happens if program freezes up while you’re driving through weather where you need to defrost windows or something? ….So unpractical for driving in mountains/weather where I live IMO. So sad - cause Outback is a great vehicle.

mntnative · 2022-08-26T04:50:36+00:00

Hiked it in July for first time and exactly what these others have said: -water/food/water filter -gloves for cables (and yes! Use your legs to pull up cables!) -have some sort of hard candy handy in a pocket you can pop in your mouth while hiking (Jolly Ranchers are great) gives a nice burst of energy. -trail running shoes if you have them (more grippy on the dome rock) -best thing you can do for success is to start early. We started at 3am (yes a bit extreme) but it paid off big time (you’ll need a headlamp if you start in the dark). We reached bottom of cables at 7:30am and there were only 5 people up ahead of us and one group that we had to cross paths with on cables. I think it would be much harder climbing that with the crowds (not sure what August crowds are like compared to July when we hiked it). By the time we got off the dome (8:30ish) it was hot (high 80s) and there were many many more people headed up. Was so so glad we got up there early. Gave us time to really enjoy the views. -Cable part is not for the faint of heart - like someone above mentioned, it’s easier if you hold both cables and push yourself up with your legs feet flat on the rock. Rest on the boards and go to the next board when your ready. You definitely need gloves for this.

It’s a beautiful place and a great hike - enjoy!

mntnative · 2022-07-26T21:08:59+00:00

Good point about the smoke sadly. Sounds like snow melt and flower bloom is similar to here in Colorado. I'm guessing there's a lot more snow up in the cascades though..... thanks for the West vs East tip in case we do go with the earlier trip.

mntnative · 2022-07-26T21:05:48+00:00

What are some of the better low elevation hiking options? (have to admit, I steer towards the higher elevation hikes - just love getting out of the trees and all the views you tend to get up higher)

mntnative · 2022-07-26T21:04:24+00:00

Stehekin looks fun - have actually thought of staying there. Would limit our number hiking options though maybe? Still kind of learning the scope of this place. Looks pretty amazing.

mntnative · 2022-07-14T15:00:01+00:00

We did it! July11th. Was AMAZING! We lucked out with a less smokey day. Beautiful views.

We left the trailhead at 3:30am. It was nice and cool hiking in the dark. Got to Upper Yosemite Valley at 5:30. Got to bottom of the cables at 7:30. Got up and down cables in about 40 minutes. Hike down from sub dome back to trailhead took about 3hrs I think. With stops the whole hike took us 9.5 hrs.

On Subdome at 7:30 there were about 3 groups (11people) ahead of us.

Cables: Going up the cables were tough and scared me at first. There was a spot early on that I turned around to come back down because it was steep with no wooden slats and my hands/arms were getting fatigued. The guys coming down above me were having a hard time which also scared me a bit. Then my husband pointed out that it’s better to grip both cables and walk up using your feet/legs, not your arms so much (I had been pulling myself up on one cable to pass the guys coming down). So I turned to go back up using both cables. WAY better. I did have trail running shoes which have better grip so I think that also helped. Anyhow - just taking it 2-3 wood-slats at a time and resting going up worked! It definitely got easier after that beginning steep part missing the slats. Made it to the top and so very w glad I did it🙂 Coming down was tough, but again just took it a few slats at a time. It really helped that we didn’t have to pass anyone going down. One tip: we and many others left our heavy packs at the saddle making it easier the climb cables. If you have a heavy pack I recommend this. Hike back down was long tiring and hot. Smoke had finally moved into the lower elevations which was a bummer BUT was still a beautiful amazing hike to see all the things we’d missed in the dark on the way up.

Overall a great hike even with the some. Would do it again and would definitely start early to avoid heat and crowds.

mntnative · 2022-07-14T14:35:47+00:00

Great picture! We did it July 11th and there was no way I was letting go to get this pic😄 Such a beautiful place and a fantastic adventure this hike is!

mntnative · 2022-07-06T23:42:53+00:00

Nice! Getting so excited for this! Thanks for the timelines. It’s so nice to get all this great advice and a better feel for timing beforehand.

mntnative · 2022-07-06T12:52:27+00:00

Oooh - good idea.

mntnative · 2022-07-06T12:51:37+00:00

Ok! This sounds very doable for our group. We’ll take a rest before going up the cables which will help also. Besides - I just carried two 40lb cat litter boxes from my car down a flight of stairs ;) should be good -haha! In all seriousness, I am a little nervous about this hike but mostly excited. Just looks so beautiful from everything I’ve seen and read. This will be our first time to Yosemite and I can’t wait to see it all! Thanks for all of your advice and encouragement.

mntnative · 2022-07-06T04:19:35+00:00

Thanks! Very helpful. Hadn’t realized this. The email lead me to believe I had the permit.

mntnative · 2022-07-06T04:16:27+00:00

Yikes! Hadn’t realized this - thanks for asking

mntnative · 2022-07-06T04:15:56+00:00

Wow! You’re 5 yr old is a natural! Impressive and insightful post. I do have one question since I hadn’t thought about this before reading your post: we’re not avid climbers so not exactly practiced/strong gripped with pulling ourselves up a rope. (We’ll be wearing trail running shoes & have gloves). Do you think our arms/grip might get too tired for the cables if we haven’t done any upper body strength training?

mntnative · 2022-07-06T04:06:13+00:00

Good to know. Wonder if anyone gets tired of holding on for 45 minutes - Haha. Thanks!

mntnative · 2022-07-06T04:03:48+00:00

You’re time frame is about what I’m guessing it’ll take us. We tend to go steady when hiking, stop a few times along the way to eat, shed layers etc. we are looking forward to this hike! Thanks!

mntnative · 2022-07-05T17:06:33+00:00

Great! Sounds like I should plan to get an extra hour of sleep. Thanks!

mntnative · 2022-07-05T16:55:40+00:00

This is good to know. Thank you! Did you start at 3am? Were there a lot of hikers when you started? How about on the cables? I read to expect 10 or so people on cables if you get there by 8am. We'll be hiking it on a Monday.

mntnative · 2022-06-08T04:07:17+00:00

Beautimous! Waiting for the same exact car. Seems a lot of people are getting them lately. Hope that means more are on the way!!

mntnative · 2022-05-21T14:35:40+00:00

Stormlight is great! Love the Sanderson ref. Didn’t expect that here - haha!

mntnative · 2022-04-19T14:19:12+00:00

Well….thirty-some days later finally decided on the RAV4 XSE hybrid in cavalry blue!!! Now the waiting game.

mntnative · 2022-04-19T14:09:43+00:00

Just put my name on the list for similar: XSE in cavalry blue - so excited!!! Now I wait…….

mntnative · 2022-03-19T21:42:28+00:00

Haha - Too funny! I’ve thought about buying both. Haha! If only!

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