Day: August 27, 2007
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Injured Climber Rescued From Half Dome
NPS Daily Report: “Valley rangers received a report of an injured climber on the northwest face of Half Dome at 4:30 a.m. on August 21st. The climber, Robert Kuntz, had taken a leader fall of about 80 feet after having gotten off route. During the fall, Kuntz zippered out at least four additional protection pieces…
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Where’d Yosemite Falls Go?
The impact of last winters lower than normal snowpack and dry spring is making it’s mark in Yosemite where water conservation efforts are in full swing for visitors and Yosemite Fall, top of everyones list visiting the park as a “must see”, is down to nothing. The Modesto Bee: “The impact is visible across the…
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Photo of the Day: P9034999.JPG by Edie Howe-Byrne
Here’s another great photo from Edie. I think the immortal Bob Ross said it best when he said, “Happy little clouds.” Nice shot Edie Photo by Edie Howe-Byrne via Flickr.