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Yosemite Half-Dome Hike Permit Award Group 4 Paid $32 Recreation.gov
2103 -
2103 - ..
2104 - Summary/Objective
2105 -
210501 - Follow up ref SDS 3 0000, ref SDS 1 0000.
210502 -
210503 -
210504 -
210506 - ..
2106 -
2107 -
2108 - Background
2109 -
210901 - Called Public Information Office Yosemite Park
210902 -
210903 - 209 372 0356
210904 - ..
210905 - Park agent said to check online at...
210906 -
210907 - http://www.yosemitepark.com/
210909 - ..
210910 - In March 2013, the park will accept registration to hike Half Dome.
210911 -
210912 - http://www.yosemitepark.com/Half-Dome-Guided-Hike.aspx
210914 - ..
210915 - National Park Service - permit to hike Half Dome...
210916 -
210917 - http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm
210919 - ..
210920 - Half-Dome Lottery Application...
210921 -
210922 - http://www.recreation.gov/permits/Cables_On_Half_Dome/r/wildernessAreaDetails.do?page=detail&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=79064
210924 - ..
210925 - Order 3 permits for Rod, Ross and Claudia, per telecon with Ross on
210926 - 121109 0910. ref SDS 2 QA8L
210928 - ..
210929 - Hiking Half Dome next year on 130918, reported in the record on 121024
210930 - 0855. ref SDS 1 XW6Y
210932 - ..
210933 - If Ross and Claudia can't make the trip, can cancel so others will
210934 - have a chance to make the hike using the Half Dome lottery system.
210936 - ..
210937 - On 130301 filed lottery application 6-1453944 for hiking CABLES ON
210938 - HALF DOME, ref SDS 3 HI9J, and created an account with Recreation.gov.
210939 - ref SDS 3 7J4L Listed Ross and alternate group leader. ref SDS 3 VL5H
210940 -
210942 - ..
2110 -
2111 -
2112 - Progress
2113 -
211301 - Today received letter from Yosemite saying...
211302 -
211303 - 1. Subject: Lottery Results - HALF DOME LOTTERY 2013
211304 - Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:05:04 -0400 (EDT)
211308 - ..
211309 - 2. In regards to your Lottery Application #: 6-1453944
211311 - ..
211312 - 3. You must accept the awarded reservation for Half Dome permits
211313 - by May 20, 2013.* Any reservations not accepted by this
211314 - deadline will automatically be cancelled.
211316 - ..
211317 - 4. To accept your awarded reservation:
211318 -
211319 - 1. Sign into your account at www.Recreation.gov
211320 -
211321 - http://www.recreation.gov
211323 - ..
211324 - 2. Click on the 'Log-In' link.
211326 - ..
211327 - Had to explore considerably to find "Log-in" very small box off-page
211328 - on the right middle.
211330 - ..
211331 - Used customer identification in the record on 130301 1529. ref SDS 3
211332 - 7J4L
211334 - ..
211335 - Yosemite letter continues...
211336 -
211337 - 3. Click on the Lottery Applications menu item from the left
211338 - navigation bar.
211340 - ..
211341 - 4. Review your lottery application by clicking 'See Details'.
211343 - ..
211344 - 5. If successful*, review the Awarded entry date. If you want
211345 - to keep your reservation, press the 'Accept' button.
211347 - ..
211348 - Notified application successful.
211350 - ..
211351 - Clicked "Accept".
211353 - ..
211354 - Yosemite letter continues...
211355 -
211356 - 6. Confirm the Acceptance message.
211358 - ..
211359 - 7. You will be directed to the Permit Order Details page to
211360 - complete/verify the required information. Completing the
211361 - required information and confirming the changes will
211362 - generate a confirmed reservation under your name in the
211363 - system.
211365 - ..
211366 - 8. Complete the processes and prompts to secure your Permit
211367 - NOTE: The charge of $8.00/per person permit fee that must
211368 - be paid in advance (during this process).
211369 -
211370 - https://www.recreation.gov/permitPaymentProcess.do?reservationNumber=6-1453944&contractCode=NRSO&mode=lottery
211371 -
211386 - ..
211387 - Received permit (day use)..................... 6-1453944
211389 - ..
211390 - Hike Half-Dome Cables......................... 130918 (18 September 2013)
211392 - ..
211393 - Group size.................................... 4
211395 - ..
211396 - Yosemite letter continues...
211397 -
211398 - 9. Once you have successfully accepted your awarded permit, a
211399 - confirmation letter from www.Recreation.gov
211400 -
211401 - http://www.recreation.gov
211402 -
211403 - ... will be emailed to you.
211405 - ..
211406 - 5. Once you have accepted your awarded permit, the system will
211407 - allow you to print your permit. The details on "How to print
211408 - your permit" will be given in the confirmation letter. Once
211409 - your permit is printed no further changes can be made to your
211410 - reservation and you will no long be eligible for a refund.
211411 -
211412 - [...below, on 130413 1636 Yosemite confirmation letter
211413 - received, ref SDS 0 QR6L, with instructions for printing
211414 - permit to hike Half-Dome cables. ref SDS 0 ET60
211416 - ..
211417 - 6. If you wish to Decline your awarded reservation, please click
211418 - on the Decline button or you can contact Recreation.gov at
211419 - 1-888-448-1474. Accepting reservations prior to May20th is
211420 - very important.
211422 - ..
211423 - 7. If you experience difficulties logging into your account,
211424 - managing your reservation, or do not receive your confirmation
211425 - email after accepting your lottery application, please contact
211426 - our Customer Service Team at 1-888-448-1474.
211428 - ..
211429 - 8. Thank you for using www.recreation.gov
211430 -
211431 - http://www.recreation.gov
211433 - ..
211434 - 9. Disclaimer: This email as well as any files transmitted with
211435 - it, is confidential and/or privileged information. It is
211436 - intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to whom
211437 - it is addressed and others authorized to receive it. If you
211438 - are not the intended recipient please notify the sender
211439 - immediately. Any un-authorized disclosure, copying,
211440 - distribution or taking any action in reliance of the contents
211441 - is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Recreation.gov is
211442 - not liable for the improper and incomplete transmission of the
211443 - content in this communication, any delay in its receipt or any
211444 - virus that may have been attached by a third party. For
211445 - additional information, terms and conditions, please visit our
211446 - Privacy Policy page./
211447 -
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2118 -
211801 - Received letter from US Park Service Recreation saying...
211802 -
211803 - 1. Subject: Permit Confirmation Letter Email
211804 - Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:06:08 -0400 (EDT)
211807 -
211869 - ..
211870 - 17. POLICIES
211872 - ..
211873 - 18. Permit holders are responsible to understand and follow all the
211874 - terms and conditions of the permit. Permits will only be valid
211875 - if the trip leader and/or alternate specified on the permit is
211876 - part of the group using the permit.
211878 - ..
211879 - 19. Permits can only be printed online at www.recreation.gov
211880 -
211881 - http://www.recreation.gov/>.
211883 - ..
211884 - 20. Log into your account at
211885 -
211886 - https://www.recreation.gov/memberSignInDisplay.do?
211887 -
211888 - 21. topTabIndex=MyAccount
211889 -
211890 - https://www.recreation.gov/memberSignInDisplay.do?topTabIndex=MyAccount>
211892 - ..
211893 - 22. Click on "Current Reservations", select your reservation (see
211894 - details) and print your permit. *Once you have printed your
211895 - permit, group size cannot be changed, the permit cannot be
211896 - cancelled and no refunds can be made.* *Cancellation Policy: *
211897 - The $5 permit fee is fully refundable if you cancel your permit
211898 - more than two days before the hiking date specified on your
211899 - permit or if the cables are not up on the date for which your
211900 - permit is valid. *For more detailed information please go to*
211901 -
211902 - http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/halfdome.htm
211904 - ..
211905 - 23. Disclaimer: /This email as well as any files transmitted with it, is
211906 - confidential and/or privileged information. It is intended for the sole use of
211907 - the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorized to
211908 - receive it. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender
211909 - immediately. "The trip leader or alternate listed on the permit must be present
211910 - (with photo ID) to use the permit. Resale or auction of advance reservations is
211911 - prohibited. Any resale or auction of permits will make the permit/contract null
211912 - and void." Rec.gov is the sole vendor in the sale and distribution of Half Dome
211913 - hiking permits. Resale, auction, copying or distribution of Half Dome Permits
211914 - other than by Rec.gov is prohibited. Taking any action on Half Dome permits
211915 - obtained by means other than directly from Rec.gov is strictly prohibited.
211916 - Unauthorized activities are considered a violation of the terms and conditions
211917 - of the permit and are subject to prosecution./
211919 - ..
211920 - 24. FACILITY/ENTRANCE NOTES
211922 - ..
211923 - 25. Facility Notices: with your valid email address you will be
211924 - able to print your permit on line at www.Recreation.gov.
211926 - ..
211927 - 26. Permits can only be printed online at www.Recreation.gov. By
211928 - logging into your account at
211929 -
211930 - https://www.recreation.gov/memberSignInDisplay.do?topTabIndex=MyAccount
211932 - ..
211933 - Click on "Current Reservations", select your reservation (see
211934 - details) and print your permit.
211936 - ..
211937 - 27. NOTE: Once the permit is printed, you will not be able to make
211938 - any changes to your group size.
211940 - ..
211941 - 28. Half Dome Safety:
211943 - ..
211944 - 29. Check the weather forecast before your hike up Half Dome: if
211945 - there is any predicted chance of rain or thunderstorms, or if
211946 - storm clouds are observed in the vicinity of Half Dome or the
211947 - nearby peaks of the Sierra Crest, *the safest course of action
211948 - is to not proceed past the permit checkpoint, at the base of
211949 - Sub Dome.*
211951 - ..
211952 - 30. Rock is dangerously slippery during and after rain: the Half
211953 - Dome cables and Sub Dome steps become much more difficult to
211954 - ascend and descend.
211955 -
211956 - 1. Exposure to lightning increases once you are above the base
211957 - of Sub Dome.
211959 - ..
211960 - 2. Lightning or wet rock can cause a fatal fall from either
211961 - the Half Dome cables or Sub Dome steps.
211963 - ..
211964 - 3. Hiking time on the exposed section of trail (above the base
211965 - of Sub Dome) will be at least 2-3 hours. Weather can
211966 - change drastically in that time, and changes are impossible
211967 - to predict.
211969 - ..
211970 - 4. Deciding to proceed and turn around if the weather "turns
211971 - bad" is not a good strategy. *If you wait until it is
211972 - raining to turn around, you have waited too long and could
211973 - have a dangerous descent in rain and/or lightning.*
211975 - ..
211976 - 5. You are responsible for your own risk assessment and
211977 - actions.
211979 - ..
211980 - 31. For the weather forecast in the Half Dome area, use NOAA's
211981 - National Weather Service.
211982 -
211983 - 1. Website:*www.weather.gov. In the "City, State" box, enter: 95389
211984 -
211985 - 2. Phone line:* 559-584-8047 and press 4
211987 - ..
211988 - 32. Please watch the National Park Service video about hiking up
211989 - Half Dome, and please ensure that everyone in your group
211990 - watches the video. It is posted on the internet.
211992 - ..
211993 - Yosemite National Park website:
211994 -
211995 - http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/halfdome.htm
211997 - ..
211998 - 33. You Tube:
211999 -
212000 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_D5zouojSY
212002 - ..
212003 - 34. Entrance Notices: Permit holders are responsible to understand
212004 - and follow all the terms and conditions of the permit.
212006 - ..
212007 - 35. Any resale or auction of permits will make the permit/contract
212008 - null and void.
212010 - ..
212011 - 36. Permits will only be valid if the trip leader and/or alternate
212012 - specified on the permit is part of the group and has valid ID
212013 - to present.
212015 - ..
212016 - 37. Once you have printed your permit, group size cannot be
212017 - changed, the permit cannot be cancelled and no refunds can be
212018 - made. The $8 permit fee is fully refundable if you cancel your
212019 - permit more than two days before the hiking date specified on
212020 - your permit or if the cables are not up on the date for which
212021 - your permit is valid.
212023 - ..
212024 - 38. Don't miss out!
212026 - ..
212027 - 39. To keep informed, just checkmark the
212028 -
212029 - "x Keep me informed..." choice on your Profile </memberUpdateProfile.do>.
212031 - ..
212032 - 40. Giving your permission allows the NRRS to provide you with
212033 - newsletters, surveys and other recreation type information
212034 - which may be useful to you in planning your recreation visit.
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2124 -
212401 - Submitted letter to Ross saying...
212402 -
212403 - 1. Subject: Permit Confirmation Hike Yosemite Half Dome Sep 18th
212404 - Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:57:57 -0700
212411 - ..
212412 - 2. Hope you and Claudia are enjoying better weather now, and that
212413 - business is brisk for your new venture.
212415 - ..
212416 - 3. Today, we were awarded a permit for group of 4 to hike
212417 - half-dome cables on 18 Sep, that is a Wednesday, see the Park's
212418 - letter above. ref SDS 0 QR6L
212420 - ..
212421 - Notice to Ross today, implements planning in the record on 130301
212422 - 1529. ref SDS 3 6R6J
212424 - ..
212425 - Letter to Ross continues...
212426 -
212427 - 4. As we discussed, Kathy and I have reservations at Yosemite
212428 - Lodge Sep 17-19. [...referencing telecon with Ross on 121109
212429 - 0910. ref SDS 2 QA8L...]. I recall from prior attempts that
212430 - getting there a day early and leaving the day after works well,
212431 - so a 3-day deal.
212433 - ..
212434 - 5. Kathy will be sight-seeing, rather than make the climb. We
212435 - have 3 open slots in case we can round up some help. Would be
212436 - great if Claudia can come. Also thought 1 or both boys might
212437 - like to do it, or maybe Richard and even Nina.
212438 -
212439 - [On 130416 0819 letter from Ross saying he and Claudia
212440 - will make trip to Yosemite and Hutch may be able to go.
212441 - ref SDS 4 PJ39
212443 - ..
212444 - 6. I had to name an alternate group leader, so you got the short
212445 - straw. There is no obligation on your part. Everything is
212446 - more officious these days.
212448 - ..
212449 - 7. Seems like every few months there is another big tragedy -
212450 - today the bombing at the Boston Marathon. This will require
212451 - further, harsher security at public events, including ball
212452 - games. Things will be getting even more officious now.
212454 - ..
212455 - 8. Anyway, keep Yosemite in mind, and as we get closer to the date
212456 - hopefully your schedule will permit showing me the way again.
212457 - I'm in better shape now, so should be fun. We can talk about
212458 - SDS and wine.
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