YOSEMITE WCKCC Sat. MAY 3rd

[orlando]

We are planning a spectacular one day meet on Saturday May 3rd to Yosemite.
There should be lots of wild flowers blooming and plenty of water cascading down the waterfalls. What could be better than cruising with your Kappa brethren through Yosemite Valley in the spring?

Unfortunately, they have increased the park admission fee again so come prepared.
Entrance Fees
Car, RV, etc. ($25 in '08) Valid for 7 days


For those of you who are coming from the northern district;
We will meet in Oakdale at Cindy's Restaurant, 800 N Yosemite Ave between 8:30 and 9am. We would like to leave as close to 9am as possible. From there we will head to Yosemite on 120 for 90 miles to Yosemite Village for lunch. From there we will head to Glacier Point which will take an additional hour. So as you can see this will be a full day.

Gas up in Oakdale. It gets even more expensive as you get closer to Yosemite. From Oakdale to the entrance gate at Big Oak Flat was 67 miles and about 1 1/2 hours then an additional half hour to the Valley Floor. When we get to the intersection of 140/41 we can go to Arch Rock from that point and travel 4 miles to the Arch Rock Entrance, flip around and head right back towards the valley floor all going through Arch Rock.

New Priest Grade: This is Highway 120 and is 6 miles and very curvy. In the East bound direction (uphill) the passenger will be sitting on the outside of the hill, overlooking the edge. Busses and trucks use this route. It tends to flow at somewhere between 20 and 30 miles per hour.

Old Priest Grade: This is a narrow country road, not a State Highway and is half the curves of New Priest Grade, a third the distance, very steep at three times the pitch and flows at 20-25 miles per hour or less.

From the fish hatchery, you can go either the 6.5 mile winding "New" Priest Grade (Hwy 120) or the short cut...the "Old Priest Grade", which the locals prefer. This is a narrower road, but you climb 1,575 feet in a bit over 2 miles because it is a very steep 17% grade at some places. Delivery trucks and RV's stay off this road, so you won't get stuck behind one. It is much less curvy than the longer route. It also put's the passenger on the hill side of the road and not looking off the edge into Grizzly Gulch.


For those of us coming from the Southern and Central Distict.
We could figure out our own meeting spot or individually we could just meet up with the northern contingent at the Deli for lunch at Yosemite Village around 11:30am. After lunch will will cruise the valley floor, check out some waterfalls, and head up to Glacier Point as a group.
We will communicate via this thread and figure it out as we go.

I have attached a map that show the various routes into the park. The northern contingent with be taking the 120, but there is also Hwy 140 and Hwy 41 for us coming up from the south.

We will be having lunch at the Deli. I am not sure if we will order in advance or not. It could save us a lot of time if we do. I think we will take orders in the parking lot of Cindy's/Oakdale before we depart and call them in.

Here is what the menu has. You have your choice of breads, they have about 10 different ones, all come with lettuce & tomato.
1) Ham & swiss
2) Turkey & swiss
3) Roast Beef & Cheddar
4) Salami, Ham & Pepperoni
5) Gilled Chicken & Swiss
6) Vegetarian
7) Tuna

After lunch we can attempt some photo shoots along the valley floor and visit some waterfalls. The drive to Glacier Point will take us about 45 to 50 minutes, but well worth the drive up, the views are remarkable.
There is plenty of parking and snacks and restrooms at the top now.

After we get done at Glacier Point I think it is pretty much a done deal at that point and everyone can head back down the mountain. Once at the intersection you can choose your best route back home. Some might be staying over in the valley or close by. Many of us will travel home together and meet for dinner. We will leave this open for now.

I really hope you all can make it.

[orlando]

Here are a few picture from the run Gothunda organized last fall.

Oh, by the way...I plagiarized from some of her original thread to help me plan the May 3rd itinerary. (why re-invent the wheel?)

[SOS]

Originally Posted by orlando We are planning a spectacular one day meet on Saturday May 3rd to Yosemite. There should be lots of wild flowers blooming and plenty of water cascading down the waterfalls. What could be better than cruising with your Kappa brethren through Yosemite Valley in the spring? Unfortunately, they have increased the park admission fee again so come prepared. Entrance Fees Car, RV, etc. ($25 in '08) Valid for 7 days For those of us coming from the Southern and Central Distict. We could figure out our own meeting spot or individually we could just meet up with the northern contingent at the Deli for lunch at Yosemite Village around 11:30am. After lunch will will cruise the valley floor, check out some waterfalls, and head up to Glacier Point as a group. We will communicate via this thread and figure it out as we go. I have attached a map that show the various routes into the park. The northern contingent with be taking the 120, but there is also Hwy 140 and Hwy 41 for us coming up from the south. We will be having lunch at the Deli. I am not sure if we will order in advance or not. It could save us a lot of time if we do. I think we will take orders in the parking lot of Cindy's/Oakdale before we depart and call them in. Here is what the menu has. You have your choice of breads, they have about 10 different ones, all come with lettuce & tomato. 1) Ham & swiss 2) Turkey & swiss 3) Roast Beef & Cheddar 4) Salami, Ham & Pepperoni 5) Gilled Chicken & Swiss 6) Vegetarian 7) Tuna .

Well, I'll be headed up from Ventura County. Looks like I may find a hotel/motel in Fresno on Friday afternoon, and head to Yosemite on Sat morning.

I'm not sure where the Deli is, but I can prolly find it.

Hope to see ya all there!


AFTER the driving!!!

[borg60]

Joe and Helga are in this year!

[orlando]

Forum Name.............Car Make............Number.........Lunch

Sxy Sky....................Sky.......................1 ........ .......Yes
Sitting Duck/Orlando..Sol.......................2.............. ..Yes
SOS..........................Sol.................. .....2................Yes
Gizmo........................Sol.................. .....2................Yes
Borg60......................Sol................... .....2................Yes
BigDog......................Sky................... ....2.................Yes

[SXY SKY]

Forum Name.............Car Make............Number.........Lunch

1) Sxy Sky.......................Sky..................... ..1 ........ .......Yes
2) Sitting Duck (Orlando)...Sol.......................2........... . ....Yes
3) SOS.............................Sol............... ... .....2................Yes
4) Gizmo...........................Sol............... ... .....2................Yes
5) Borg60..........................Sol............... .... .....2................Yes
6) Starlightsky......................Sky............. ....... ...2................Yes
7) GoThunda.....................Sky.................. ... ...2...............Yes
8) Le Chief........................Sky.................. .... ...2..............Yes

If you plan to join us, please add your name to the list and PM me your lunch order (see Sals' initial announcement for the sandwich choices).

It's sure to be a terrific WCKCC day; you don't have to be a WCKCC member to participate so if your schedule permits we'd love to have you come along.

Barb/Ed (Go Thunda) will be maping out some routes for us once we get into Yosemite - so watch for her post.

Safe travels to all...
Sonia
WCKCC Northern District Rep

[SOS]

Does anyone have the address of the Deli, so that I can put it in my GPS.

A map of where it's located might help also.

Joe

[SXY SKY]

Originally Posted by SOS Does anyone have the address of the Deli, so that I can put it in my GPS. A map of where it's located might help also. Joe

Joe, glad you can make it. I think that Barb (go thunda) may have it. If not, we will get it and post those details when we get closer to the date for anyone who can't meet the caravan at one of the locations outside the park.

Where are you coming from? Last time we met in Oakdale and all drove in the West entrance together - quite a site to see...there were 16 of us!

This time Sal is heading up the group who will be driving in from the Southern entrance. He'll let you know when/where that contingent will be meeting to come into the park.

Best
Sonia

[SOS]

Originally Posted by SXY SKY Joe, glad you can make it. I think that Barb (go thunda) may have it. If not, we will get it and post those details when we get closer to the date for anyone who can't meet the caravan at one of the locations outside the park. Where are you coming from? Last time we met in Oakdale and all drove in the West entrance together - quite a site to see...there were 16 of us! This time Sal is heading up the group who will be driving in from the Southern entrance. He'll let you know when/where that contingent will be meeting to come into the park. Best Sonia

I'm comiing up from Port Hueneme/Ventura County. We will be staying at Oakhurst on Friday night, so we can meet with any group coming up on Hwy 41 on Sat Morning.

[Chance]

Originally Posted by SOS I'm comiing up from Port Hueneme/Ventura County. We will be staying at Oakhurst on Friday night, so we can meet with any group coming up on Hwy 41 on Sat Morning.

Hey Joe,

I am happy you are going to make it! Haven't seen you since Sal's meet last year. Drive safe and I will see you on the 3rd.

Chance/Mike

[SOS]

Originally Posted by Chance Hey Joe, I am happy you are going to make it! Haven't seen you since Sal's meet last year. Drive safe and I will see you on the 3rd. Chance/Mike

HIya Mike!

I'll be happy to see you all too... it's been too long! See ya soon!!!

[orlando]

Originally Posted by SOS I'm comiing up from Port Hueneme/Ventura County. We will be staying at Oakhurst on Friday night, so we can meet with any group coming up on Hwy 41 on Sat Morning.

My wife found a room near Yosemite Friday night. We are leaving Atascadero by 6:00AM because we want to hike around all day Friday so we can enjoy the group Saturaday. We are driving home Saturday late afternoon if you want to join us.

[orlando]

I am waiting to see a post from our dedicated WCKCC members, Gothunda, (Barb / Ed), and SXY SKY in CA, (Sonia) who took dry run to yosemite today to check out the route and see if Glacier Point was open or still closed due to snow.

My wife and I made reservations at the Yosemite Lodge for Friday night. We hope to arrive early enough to take a hike or two and check out the waterfalls.

We will meet everyone at the Deli around 11:30 Saturday morning.
My wife will have a Turkey sandwich on sourdough.
I will have a Tuna sandwich on a french roll or equivalant.

We will be driving home Saturday night, (about 5 hrs). Depending on how extensive our club run is Saturday afternoon, we might need to cut out to head home before it gets too late in the afternoon.

This promises to be another memerable day with dear friends and grins from ear to ear.

[Gizmo]

I am so very sorry I can not attend this meet. I am currently in Colombia, South America. My wife and I will be returning to Houston Friday, April 25. Since we will miss the National meet in Las Vegas that weekend, we will also miss this great Yosemite meet.

But I know everyone will have a great time, Yosemite is, for me, the most beautiful place on earth. Enjoy!

.

[Chance]

Originally Posted by Gizmo I am so very sorry I can not attend this meet. I am currently in Colombia, South America. My wife and I will be returning to Houston Friday, April 25. Since we will miss the National meet in Las Vegas that weekend, we will also miss this great Yosemite meet. But I know everyone will have a great time, Yosemite is, for me, the most beautiful place on earth. Enjoy! .

Hey Gizmo,

You say you arrive home on April 25th. Well the Yosemite run in Saturday, May 3rd. That gives you a whole week to get to California. The Gizmo I met in Tahoe two years ago would have been out here by Thursday the 1st, just to do a little preliminary scouting.

I am sorry to hear you aren't going to make it. Still if there is a chance.....

Mike