Yosemite Valley at sunrise with El Capitan and Half Dome above the mist

The next Tucker Party

Yosemite
2027

March 12–15 · Yosemite Valley, CA

Same crew, new mountain. Three nights of granite walls, waterfalls at full spring runoff, big dinners, and no cell service. Annual tradition starts here.

Round two

RSVP for
Yosemite

March 12–15, 2027. Three nights in the valley. Head count first — lodging gets booked once we know who's in.

What you're up for

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The Mountain List

  • No one's claimed a bunk yet. Be first.
The Plan

A rough run of show

Nothing locked yet — this is the shape of the weekend. Times firm up once lodging is booked.

Friday · March 12

  • AfternoonRoll in & check inFly into Fresno or drive up from the Bay.
  • EveningFirst night dinnerBig group meal at the house. Cooking crew on deck.

Saturday · March 13

  • MorningValley floor loopTunnel View, El Cap meadow, Bridalveil Fall.
  • AfternoonBig hike or easy daySplit the group — summit crew and chill crew.
  • EveningFireside & cardsWhatever Austin taught us, but at altitude.

Sunday · March 14

  • MorningSunrise photo runEarly call for anyone who wants the shot.
  • MiddayMist Trail / Vernal FallSpring runoff means the falls are roaring.
  • EveningLast big dinnerGrill night, toasts, group photo.

Monday · March 15

  • MorningBreakfast & pack outClean up crew on duty.
  • Late morningCheck out & head homeAllow drive time back to the airport.
Travel & Lodging

Where we're staying

Still being sorted. Head count decides the house.

House

TBD

Looking at cabins near the valley — Yosemite West, El Portal, or Groveland. We'll book once we know the head count, so get your RSVP in.

Add yourself to the list

Getting there

Closest airport is Fresno (FAT), about 2.5 hours to the valley. San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF) are roughly 4 hours. Plan on splitting rental cars.

  • Fresno (FAT)~2.5 hr drive
  • Sacramento (SMF)~4 hr drive
  • San Francisco (SFO)~4 hr drive
  • March weatherCold nights, snow possible — pack layers