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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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May 16, 2016 - 08:21pm PT
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For the clamouring hordes who have sent Facelift camping requests to http://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/facelift-2016/, just a note. The YCA gets a lot of camping requests for the Facelift, and has several hundred campers/night to manage.
1. Please make your request as clear and simple as possible. Names, dates, location, etc.
2. Please live up to what you've requested, and if your plans change, let the YCA know as soon as possible. Camping is at a premium in Yosemite in late September, particularly Camp 4.
3. Don't expect confirmation until July or later. (TBA)
Also, the Yosemite Climbing Association can always use donations - cash, that is. The Facelift, and its work on the museum and other things, involve significant expense, and every bit helps. Indeed, in the past Ken has sometimes had to pay significant expenses pre-Facelift, hoping that the YCA will have enough afterwards to pay him back. So donations would be a timely thing. For US residents, you get a donation receipt, so this would be a good thing to invest some of your tax refund in.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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May 17, 2016 - 12:44am PT
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Wow, really bummed to hear about Missy.
I didn't realize that reservations had opened....put in my request, and really hope that there will still be space in YP for me and the Mrs Vegasclimber - just wouldn't be the same without staying there.
Hoping for good luck!
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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May 17, 2016 - 07:46am PT
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Really sad to hear about Missy too:(. Won't be the same without her.
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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May 17, 2016 - 09:04pm PT
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It's time to ship some Chile to California.
Looking forward to the trip.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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May 30, 2016 - 04:42pm PT
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I am very excited to say that CG and I will be able to attend and participate in the Facelift this year!! Very psyched as the last Facelift we made it to was 2008... I just sent in a request for camping in Yellow Pines for the full duration. Also, by September I'll be just up and running with climbing again after 9 months on the bench due to back to back shoulder surgeries, so hopefully I/we can connect with some folks for some moderate climbing while there :-) :-) Cheers!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2016 - 04:35pm PT
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This nice person is in charge of Facelift camping reservations.
Allyson Gunsallus
Facelift Volunteer Camping
Yosemite Climbing Association
Today she sent a confirmation of receiving my request and a note on how to CHANGE anything in your request, like additional campers, additional or fewer days camping...
If you would like to make a change to or cancel your original request:
Send an email with your FULL NAME and "CHANGE REQUEST" or "CANCEL" in the subject.
Please do not send other follow-up emails.
Her email also said that confirmations should be going out in August.
HANG TIGHT.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 16, 2016 - 05:37pm PT
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Bump.
Decisions, decisions. It just hit that I have a 50th class reunion on the 24th of September.
It's a no-brainer, though.
I still haven't sent in the $40 they are asking for attending.
And I WON'T BE IN TOWN ANYWAY because It's the same night as the MEATFEST!
Can't live in the past, can we?
I'd rather be singin' n' feedin' my face on REAL GOOD EATS (with Negra Modelo in hand) than trying to schmooz with people who look older than me, spend more freely on booze than me, and will wake up in the morning feeling old.
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yosguns
climber
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Jun 23, 2016 - 08:31pm PT
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Dear All,
I hesitate to write this...but as of today, camping is full. Requests sent in the last 14 days or so should have received an email about the waitlist today. The automatic response now asks whether the requester is interested in being placed on the waitlist at this time and (gulp) I've added my phone number.
We're still planning to send out confirmations in the next month or so.
Thanks,
Allyson
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 23, 2016 - 08:36pm PT
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hey there say, ... wow, say, yosguns... thanks for sharing, for everyone...
say, here's hoping for a great year!
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jstan
climber
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Jun 23, 2016 - 10:20pm PT
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I hesitate to write this...but as of today, camping is full. Requests sent in the last 14 days or so should have received an email about the waitlist today. The automatic response now asks whether the requester is interested in being placed on the waitlist at this time and (gulp) I've added my phone number.
If traffic control warnings were placed at the park entrances on 120 and 140 we could do a lot of work on those roads. Sites at campgrounds further out might be available and if NPS busses could be pressed into service people could be transported to the festivities each night in the Valley. Both auditoriums would have to be available, obviously.
But no matter what is done......there are limits.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Jul 11, 2016 - 11:50am PT
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It turns out we won't be able to attend this year. I'll send an email asap to the event camping coordinator so they can give our spot (if we even made the cut) to another participant. I hope it's a great event as usual and look forward to pictures later on!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jul 11, 2016 - 12:15pm PT
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^^
NOoooooooooo....)-;
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Jul 11, 2016 - 12:42pm PT
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Rumour has it that a Lesser Spotted Dimwit was planning to attend the Facelift, just because twitchers Callie and Dave would be there to observe it, and add it to their life-long list.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jul 11, 2016 - 03:39pm PT
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What Nita said.
Susan
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Jul 11, 2016 - 04:32pm PT
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"Rumour has it that a Lesser Spotted Dimwit was planning to attend the Facelift"
No! I was not planning on attending!
Oops, Sorry, got confused by the name.
Sincerely,
The Greater Spotted Dimwit
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jul 11, 2016 - 04:44pm PT
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It turns out we won't be able to attend this year. I'll send an email asap to the event camping coordinator so they can give our spot (if we even made the cut) to another participant. I hope it's a great event as usual and look forward to pictures later on!
If yer still wanting to come to Cali, Soyo is really nice. Not a lot of trash to pick up though. (kinda the appeal, less people less trash....alright, unless I show up, haha!).
The Facelifts are cool. I'm done though, it's nice to see they're going stronger than ever. A good event for a good reason.
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
Technically...the spawning grounds of Yosemite
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Jul 11, 2016 - 05:55pm PT
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Put in my request for PTO @ my new job (tough because Sept. quarter close is heavy workload time), but I have my fingers crossed nevertheless!!!!!
Can't wait to see everyone!!!
Man, I miss every last one of ya!!!! :D
LilaBiene
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 18, 2016 - 03:21pm PT
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Dear Brian,
I am confirming camping for you in Yellow Pines, Site D 9/20 - 9/26 (departing 9/26). Please see relevant info attached.
Allyson
Best news I've had in weeks.
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yosguns
climber
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Jul 18, 2016 - 03:44pm PT
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Dear All,
I will be sending out confirmations this week. If you haven't gotten one yet, don't despair. I will put a response in this thread when I am done sending out confirmations; at that point, I will start working on the waitlist.
Cheers,
Allyson
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jstan
climber
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Jul 20, 2016 - 04:20pm PT
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Anders:
I got my confirmation.
I sent you an email from PT's computer. Did you get it?
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