Yosel~iteA JOURNAL FOR MEMBERS OF THE

YOSEMITE ASSOCIATION

Winter 2001

Volume 63 Number 1

Contaminants May Play anImporlani Role in Yosemite

Amphibian Declines

The Library - UC Berkeley

USGS RESEARCH SHOWS WIND MAY BLOWAGRICULTURAL CONTAMINANTS TO SIERRA

Scientists have confirmed that agricultural contaminantsmay be an important factor in amphibian declines inCalifornia, particularly at Yosemite National Park.According to an article recently accepted by the journalEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry, a study byscientists of the U .S . Geological Survey and U .S.

Department of Agriculture indicates that organophos-phorus pesticides from agricultural areas, which aretransported to the Sierra Nevada on prevailing summerwinds, may be affecting populations of amphibians thatbreed in mountain ponds and streams.

Dramatic population declines in red-legged frogs,foothills yellow-legged frogs, mountain yellow-leggedfrogs, and Yosemite toads have occurred in California

over the last 10-15 years, but no single cause for thesedeclines has been positively identified . Scientists andmanagers have been especially concerned because manyof these declines occurred in some of the state's mostseemingly pristine areas.

Declines have been particularly drastic in the Sierra

Nevada, which lie east of the intensely agricultural SanJoaquin Valley. The red-legged frog is listed as threatenedunder the U .S . Endangered Species Act, and the moun-

tain yellow-legged frog and Yosemite toad have been prcposed for listing.

"While crucial to the agriculture industry, pesticide

by their very nature can result in serious harm to wildliboth by directly killing animals and through more subseffects on reproduction, development, and behavior," saDr . Donald Sparling, a research biologist and contamnants specialist at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife ResearCenter in Maryland . " Unfortunately, now there appeato be a close correlation between declining populationof amphibians in the Sierra Nevada and exposure to agr

cultural pesticides ."The scientists found proof that pesticides are beii

absorbed by frogs in both aquatic and terrestrial systeand are suppressing an enzyme called cholinestera»rwhich is essential for the proper functioning of the myvous system. Modern-day pesticides function by bind'

with this enzyme in animals and disrupting nervous s

tern activity, usually causing death by respiratory failDecreased cholinesterase activity can indicate exposto certain commonly used pesticides and can be harto animals.

The scientists collected 170 tadpole and 117 a

Researcher at a mountain lake in Sierra .

pfic treefrogs, a species that still is fairly abundant inSierra Nevada, from a total of twenty-three sites in six

cations including coastal, foothill, Lake Tahoe Basin,mite and Sequoia national parks ; adult frogs werecollected from Lassen National Park.

They found that cholinesterase activity levels in tad-were significantly lower in the mountains east of

e San Joaquin Valley compared with similar sites far-north and east of the Sacramento Valley where agri-

(kural activity is less intense . Moreover, cholinesteraseamity became decreasingly lower in tadpoles from bothRltern and southern sample sites as the sites moved inpdient from the coast to the higher elevations . Thus,

le populations in the mountains had lowerdinesterase values than those along the coast . Similar

less significant trends were seen in adult frogs.The researchers also measured concentrations of par-alar pesticides in the bodies of tadpoles and adults.ate than 50 percent of the adult frogs and tadpoles atrrmite National Park had measurable levels of chlor-tiifos or diazinon, compared to only 9 percent at the~stal reference sites . Frogs at Yosemite National Park

had a higher frequency of detection for chlorpyrifos~t those on the coast.Both diazinon and chlorpyrifos degrade very rapidly

anisms, and the detection of either compound indi-recent exposure to the chemicals . Of the pesticides

Ord in related lab studies, chlorpyrifos and diazinon,nrnonly used organophosphates, suppressed nervousnrm activity and, along with endosulfan, a frequentlypd organochlorine pesticide, proved the most highly

to frogs . Diazinon has recently been targeted for a-year phaseout by the U.S. Environmental

ion Agency.he presence of pesticides and the decrease innesterase activity in Pacific treefrogs suggest thatspecies, which are more closely associated with

. could be even more affected, said Dr. Gary Fellers,arch biologist and amphibian specialist at the USGS

rrern Ecological Research Center in California.k untain yellow-legged frogs, for example, spend two

-ee years as tadpoles before they metamorphose andt Tend considerable time in the water as adults.

g of pesticide-contaminated snow could provide aof toxic chemicals at a critical time in the life his-

of these frogs "

Yosemite Toad (also pictured on cover).

NON-NATIVE FISH MAYALSO ENDANGER FROGS

Reacting to the dwindling population of yellow-

legged frogs, the California Department of Fish andGame has decided to seriously curtail its troutstocking program in the Sierra Nevada . Fordecades, the agency has dumped thousands of fin-gerlings in high country lakes to provide sport fish-ing for recreationists.

Many scientists believe that, besides airborne

pesticides from the Central Valley, the non-nativebrook, German brown, and rainbow trout con-tribute to the amphibian decline by eating the tad-poles that can take two to three years to mature intofrogs.

The effect of this new policy will be closely mon-

itored to determine if it has resulted in growth anda re-establishment of a healthy frog population.

YOSEMITE ASSOCIATION, WINTER 2001

-YOSEMITE'S FIRST ART EXHIBITION

BY GENE ROSE

Yosemite owes much of its fame as one of our nation ' spremier parks to the artists, authors, and early pioneerswho made it known.

James Hutchings, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Hill,William Moran, John Muir, Clarence King, and AnselAdams represent only a handful of the many creativetitans who used their talents to spread the gospel of

Yosemite.Yet these great talents can ' t match the artistic accom-

plishment of a little-known, adventurous, Englishwomanwho came to California in the late 1870s, and, in thecourse of her stay, presented what most believe was thefirst art show in Yosemite.

Constance F. Gordon-Cumming reached YosemiteValley in April, 1878, planning to spend just a few days.But after viewing the great natural wonder, she canceledher travel plans and remained in the Yosemite region forthree months . During this period she wrote, sketched,and painted, roaming far and wide to know and capturethe spirit of Yosemite.

The three examples of the work of Constance Gordon-Cummingshown here, are from the collection of the Yosemite ResearchLibrary.

YOSEMITE ASSOCIATION, WINTER 2001

Gordon-Cumming had arrived earlier at San Francisco

by way of Tahiti . She found San Francisco vibrant andactive, "but overrun by hoodlums and younner ' do-wells ." After a brief stay she made the late sprinfive-day trip to Yosemite . It was a trip that touched hlife . The jolting stage ride was seldom a pleasing experience ; most people considered it something of a rite of psage for those who wanted to view the heart of the Sierra.

"I am bound to say, however, that this season has oterrible disadvantage in the clouds of dust . The wretchtravelers arrive half suffocated, and looking over muas if they had walked out of flour-bags ; but the flour

finely sifted granite-dust, most cutting to the eyes . Ascoach draws up, out rush the waiters and other attedants armed with feather brushes, which they apply viorously to the heads of the new-corners and then helppull of their large dust-coats—most necessary garmenin this country."

She traveled extensively during her extended Yosemstay, venturing into the high country and down in

Hetch Hetchy. In some ways, she found Yosemite outthis world.

"And then the stillness of the great Sierras andsolemn gloom of the forest, canopied by the wondro

blue scarlet heavens, have an indescribable fascinatiwhich often tempts me to go and camp out myself.then comes the one grand argument which counteraall romance, and decides me in favor of this pleasant liroom upstairs ; and the argument is summed up inword—RATTLESNAKES ."

She also met many of the movers and shakers of thearly days . More important, she acquired an amazin-depth knowledge of the Sierra area, exploring mlocations around Yosemite, making drawings and pa

ings as she went. In her Yosemite travels, GordCumming learned of current events and controversincluding the great debate raging between a young trherder by the name of John Muir and the highly esteescientist Josiah Whitney over the creation of YoseValley.

Not unexpectedly, Gordon-Cumming knew hermind. In her Sierra travels, she rode side-saddle—inproper English tradition—using a saddle that shejust happened to bring along . She claimed thatapproach was much less tiring than ri"straddled-legs " or western style . However, her Yoseguides insisted that the western saddle would be

safer on mountain trails, as it ensures better balan

e they are right, but nevertheless, I have no inten-of taking their advice!" she wrote.

Cumming concluded her Yosemite visit by hangingsketches and paintings on the side of a valley building

ably somewhere at Hutching ' s Hotel), and exhibit-her art. " I fastened each sketch with small pins, so that

verandah became a famous picture-gallery."It was a fairly extensive display. Gordon-Cumming

C : "I certainly have got through a good deal of workthe last three months, having twenty-five finished

ings, and as many more very carefully drawn andcoloured . Most of these are large, for water-colour

es—about thirty by twenty inches—as I find it fartroublesome to express such vast subjects on ar scale ."

t was probably the first art exhibition in Yosemitenoted Maymie Kimes, a long-time Yosemite

-er.

surviving sketches reflect a high degree of compe-and discipline based on European tradition . A sam-of her work is held in both the Yosemite and

nd Museums.rdon-Cumming ' s detailed letters home were pub-in 1886 as her memorable book, Granite Crags of

aa, the source of the quotes in this article.was a wonderful artist, an exceptional individual,

her book provides a glimpse of her many talents, "Mmes.

oubtedly, Gordon-Cumming was a woman beforee, traveling around the world, often alone and. writing and sketching as she went . In her wake,

she left an impressive written trail (including the booksAt Home in Fuji, Fire Fountain, A Lady 's Cruise in a French

Man-of-War, In the Hebrides, and Wandering in China)

and a remarkable artistic legacy. And at the park, she willalways be remembered for her original Yosemite art exhi-bition.

Gene Rose, a retired journalist, covered Yosemite forthe Fresno Bee for many years. He is the author ofseveral Sierra-related history books, and a regularcontributor to this journal . He can be reached by e-mail at: gorose@aol.com.

YOSEMITE ASSOCIATION, WINTER 2001

BERTRAND RIISSELL VISITS YOSEMITE ALLAN SHIELDS

Wherever the British philoso-

pher, Bertrand Russell, lived,he preferred a place with awide, panoramic vista, anexpanse of nature to match hisranging, towering intellectualachievements . There is scantrecord of his personal transac-tions with nature in his formal

and technical writings, thoughhe does wax eloquent in occa-

sional letters from his massive correspondence.It is a strange fact that Russell left no written reference

of his 1939 visit to Yosemite Valley and TuolumneMeadows, where he and his family stayed in the

Tuolumne Meadows Lodge . The fourteen volumes of hisliterary remains collected at McMaster University containno reference to Yosemite at all . There is no doubt, how-ever, about the fact that he visited Yosemite for several

days.The facts of that trip, as can best be assembled, are as

follows . In August, 1939, when Britain was facing theimminent probability of World War II, Russell and hiswife, "Peter," their son, Conrad, and Russell' s children (byhis first wife Dora), John and Katharine, all traveled fromOakland (San Francisco?) to Yosemite . They stayed inYosemite Valley for a brief, hot visit, then drove to

Tuolumne Meadows on the old Tioga Road to spend afew days in Tuolumne Meadows and the high country.

Daughter Katharine Russell Tait, currently a residentof Cornwall, England, in the old Russell family home,

"Carp Voel," made reference to the Yosemite visit in herbrilliantly charming biography of Russell, My Father

Bertrand Russell:

"[My father and Peter] had bought a car, a second-hand

two-door Chevrolet, which looked to me like a luxury lim-

ousine, and we set off for a holiday at Yosemite.

"Yosemite was lovely, but it was HOT, a new experience

and one I didn 't much like . We stayed in a hotel [The

Ahwahnee?] in the park surrounded by pine trees, where we

were roused early in the morning by the sun blazing in our

windows, bringing with it the powerful aroma of hot resin

and pine needles . I drooped around all day, damp and

prickling, looking for sympathy from Peter in my discom-

fort. But things had changed. . . .

"I sulked . But Yosemite was too magnificent to be sacri

ficed to hurt feelings . We drove to a mountain camp so higl

that our breath came short at first, and it was a day or twi

before we could join an all-day hiking party, to be guided

up the most accessible peak by a charming ani

well-informed young ranger. Though my father wa

sixty-seven, we took it for granted that he would go with IL

walking uphill all morning and down over rough rocks it

the afternoon . If he ever got tired, he never showed it ." (pf

134-35)

Ronald W. Clark, biographer of Russell, omitting thValley stay, adds corroborative evidence of the family 'brief visit in his work The Life of Bertrand Russell (Ner

York: Knopf, 1976).

"A few weeks later John and Kate arrived from Englan

for a visit that the coming war, and the danger of returnin

to Britain across the Atlantic, transformed into a year-lo

migration. Without delay, Russell took them for a brief tri

to the High Sierra Camps [sic], 9,000 feet up in Yosemii

National Park, relishing their company after a year

absence. Then it was back to Santa Barbara and the new

that the Second World War had started." (p . 464)

Russell rented a cabin at Fallen Leaf Lake (near LakTahoe) in 1940, while waiting to teach and lecture at thUniversity of California, Berkeley. Many faculty ownscabins at Fallen Leaf Lake, including members of the ph

losophy department, but it is not a matter of recotwhose cabin the family used.

In 1996, during a telephone conversationKatharine Tait, I asked if she could recognize or recall tiname of the ranger-naturalist who led her party i

Tuolumne . "No, I ' m afraid not . I was 15 years old and dnot recall very much at all about our stay in Tuolurnl

Meadows . The ranger was young, handsome, and knew

great deal about the area ." [not verbatim]The ranger-naturalist most likely to have been on d .l

in Tuolumne in 1939 was Lowell Adams . Records sh :t

that he was working in the park from April to Septemiti

6, 1939. Where he was actually stationed is not record

Elizabeth Stone O 'Neill, in her book Meadow in the 1

at page 126, includes a picture of him with a group of IAers at Waterwheel Falls in 1938, suggesting that he wasduty in Tuolumne.

Y O S E M I T E A S S O C I A T I O N, W I N T E R 2 0 0 1

That young ranger-naturalist in 1939 could not haven Carl Sharsmith . Carl was not on duty at all in

• mite in 1939, for he was moving from Washingtonto College, Pullman, Washington, to Berkeley where he

his wife, Helen, were to continue their doctoral stud-(Their son, John Dana Sharsmith, was born

ember 24, 1939 .)Russell 's daughter stated that the all-day hike with theger was up "the most accessible peak " in Tuolumne.e it took a full day, the hikes up Lembert Dome and

_'per Ridge can be ruled out . The most accessible peak,m the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge and the camp-

und would likely be the saddle and "rump" of Unicornr~k reached over a popular route by way of Elizabeth.e. Other peaks, such as Mt . Dana, Mt. Hoffmann, orn the Kuna Crest, are possible but cannot really beracterized as " readily accessible ."What is clear from Katharine Russell Tait ' s tantaliz-;v brief account is that Bertrand Russell, at age 67, withe if any physical preparation, completed the trip with-visible exhaustion . He went on to live to be 97, a'ant curmudgeon to the end .

POST NOTE

John and Katharine Russell became students at UCLA in 1939.

Katharine and Yosemite ranger-naturalist Will Neely became

friends in 1939 or early 1940, when Will enrolled as a freshman.

Their friendship flourished until they were separated by the war

and Katharine 's enrollment at Radcliffe College (Harvard),

where she ultimately earned her doctorate . The correspondence

between Will and " Kate" was continuous during the war years.

They met once more briefly in Vermont at war 's end when Will

was working for a ski resort at Smuggler 's Gap . Katharine has

generously placed her letters in the Yosemite Museum Research

Library, where Will's can also be found.

Allan Shields is a retired philosophy professor and aformer naturalist at Yosemite. He now writes andpublishes from his home in Clovis, CA . His mostrecent book tells the story of Rin Tin Tin, the dog starof television and screen .

In Memory of David Brower, 19122OOOthe area to its original beauty. Members whoenjoyed one of Brower's last public appearance 'were shocked at the swiftness with which hishealth declined.

In a recent tribute to Mr. Brower, EarthIsland Journal included his personal credo,"written in the 1950s, then pruned, chiseled,and polished hundreds of times thereafter ."It is reprinted below in his memory and asa reminder of his lifelong work to protectYosemite and the global environment.

Credo

There is but one ocean though its coveshave many names; a single sea of atmospherewith no coves at all ; the miracle ofsoil,alive and giving life, lying thin on the only cart/:for which there is no spare.

We seek a renewed stirring of love for the earth.We plead that what we are capable of doing to i.is often what we ought not to do.We urge that all people now determine that anuntrammeled wildness shallremain here to testify that this generation hadlove for the next.

We would celebrate a new renaissance.The old one found a way to exploit.The new one has discovered the earth's limits.Knowing them, we may leant anewwhat compassion and beauty are, and pauseto listen to the earth's music.

We may see that progress is notthe accelerating speed with which we multiplyand subdue the earth nor the growing numberof things we possess and cling to.It is a way along which to search for truth,to find serenity and love and reverence for life.to be part of an enduring harmony,celebrating the wildness within us.

—David R. Brower

YOSEMITE ASSOCIATION, WINTER 2001

Celebrated environmentalist David Browerdied of cancer last November, less than twomonths after speaking to members of theYosemite Association at their annual meetingin Wawona . Despite his deteriorating health,Mr. Brower was upbeat, humorous, and quickwith the outspoken comments for which hebecame famous.

At the meeting (and until his death), hevoiced his opposition to the damming of HetchHetchy Valley, and called for the restoration of

YA HAS A YOIINTER OPPORTIINITY FOR YOU!Many New Options for Summer 2001

you love spending time in Yosemite? Would you likeshare your enthusiasm for the park with others? Thennsider becoming a Yosemite Association volunteer!The Yosemite Association offers its members unique

:olunteer opportunities in Yosemite National Park . Lastar YA work groups performed rare plant surveys and

restored wilderness areas on week-long service trips.Some of our volunteers spent a month greeting visitorsat the Museum Gallery, introducing the visitor center ori-entation slide show, and helping visitors plan their tripsat YAs new information station.

Whether you plan to take an extended vacation or justve a week available, volunteering for YA enables you toe something back to Yosemite while experiencing thendeur of the park . Last year, YA volunteers contributed

er 6,000 hours of service to crucial projects and pro-

grams . With the decline of visitation and sales revenuesin the park, Y.A. needs, more than ever before, to expandthe role of volunteers in order to keep our important

work alive.Month-long and long-term volunteers enjoy free

camping at shared sites in either Yosemite Valley orTuolumne Meadows, and receive a $10 stipend per day, a30% discount on visitor center items such as books andother educational materials, and discount cards from theconcessionaire . Most volunteers work a four or five day

week, depending on scheduling needs . Assignments inYosemite Valley, Mariposa, and Wawona run from Maythrough September ; Tuolumne Meadows volunteerswork from June to September.

On the next page are the varied situations for whichYA needs volunteers in the coming year .

Membership Information BoothYosemite Valley & Tuolumne Meadows

Help visitors while promoting YA' s membership program.

Seminar Campground HostingTuolumne MeadowsCamp in beautiful Tuolumne Meadows and welcome and

orient seminar students.

Parsons LodgeTuolumne MeadowsGreet and orient visitors in this historic building in

Tuolumne Meadows.

Mariposa Store & Visitor CenterMariposa, CAAssist visitors and sell merchandise in YA's new visitor

center in the historic part of downtown Mariposa.

Happy IslesYosemite Valley

Assist with sales and information in the newly renovatedHappy Isles Nature Center.

Yosemite Valley YURTYosemite ValleyDirect visitors to their destinations, answer questions,

and sell merchandise in YA ' s unique new visitor informa-

tion and sales station.

Orientation filmYosemite Valley

Greet visitors and introduce the new orientation film .

Yosemite TheaterYosemite ValleySpend your days hiking or relaxing and take tickets in theevenings for the John Muir theater shows.

Wawona Information StationWawonaHelp answer visitor questions and assist with sales in

Wawona.

Yosemite Museum GalleryYosemite Valley

Act as docent, opening exhibits and greeting visitors atthe Yosemite Museum Gallery.

Big Oak Flat Visitor CenterHighway 120 EntranceHelp answer visitor questions and assist with sales.

YOSEMITE ASSOCIATION, WINTER 2001

Work WeeksVarious Locations

Work week volunteers assist the NPS resource manage-

ment division with restoration and revegetation projects.Participants put in four eight-hour days, with a day offmid-week. The work can be hard and dirty, but the pay-off is immediate as you see your efforts erase a scar in ameadow or rehabilitate a riverbank . Teams of fifteensnare a group camp and are served three hearty meals aday. The National Park Service, Yosemite Institute,Yosemite Concession Services, and the YosemiteAssociation cooperatively sponsor these work weeks.

ne 3-9

Weed Warriors(El Portal and Yosemite Valley)

e 24-30

Valley Summer Work Week

(Yosemite Valley)

gust 5-11

Backpack Work Week(location to be determined)

gust 19-25

Tuolumne Work Week(Tuolumne Meadows)

ober 14-20 Valley Fall Work Week

(Yosemite Valley)

You would like to further explore the possibility of vol-' :ering in Yosemite, request a volunteer application bying Laurel or Connie a call at (209) 379-2317 .

Tuolumne Summer

by Krista Holt

"Baptized in Nature 's warm heart" reads a newTuolumne Meadows display, quoting John Muirand his magnificent ability to put into words themagic of Yosemite I passed that and smiled every-day I "commuted " to Parsons Lodge this summer,walking the mile and a half from my campsite . Ihave volunteered three summers in TuolumneMeadows and worked in the valley as a teacherintern for two summers . Coming to Yosemite isalways like starting something new, fresh and alto-gether inspiring!

This year 1 arrived in Tuolumne Meadows tobegin my six-week volunteer position in mid-June.

The campground was quiet, the creeks were fulland snow still covered the peaks and ridges . As Iwas moving into my campsite something in themeadow behind my bear box caught my eye . A birdflew out of the tall grass and I saw it had been sit-ting on a nest and three speckled eggs! The bird

returned quickly so I retreated, leaving her to doher job in peace . I checked the nest regularly and acouple of days later, after returning from a morn-ing hike, I noticed her eggs had hatched!

The joy in that meadow as the mama birdworked on feeding and protecting her babies was

unbelievable! There were two birds constantly pre-sent and in steady dialogue as they parented . Thiswas life force I was witnessing and I was mesmer-ized! I could not tear myself away. I positioned mychair where I could watch the miracle of themother's energy and the miracle of new life . Thebaby birds instantly opened their tiny beaks andmade high, shrill sounds until their motherreturned with their food.

Over the next couple of weeks I watched as theirfeathers turned from fluffy down to a sleek layer . Iobserved the attack of another bird, in search of ameal, and the parents ' expert job in defending theirfamily. Then, one day I returned from my after-noon at Parsons Lodge to find the nest empty . I wasat once sad and overjoyed . These tiny babies weregone from my Tuolumne home but they werestrong and capable enough to step into the worldon their own. It was a grand event to witness . I waspretty certain I spotted the family by the streamnear my campsite, but I let them go with gratitudefor allowing me the gift of observing their miracle!

TER 2001

MEMBERS PACE

YA Says Goodbye to Holly Warner. . .Members will soon be noticing that afamiliar signature is missing from theirYosemite Association membership com-munications . Long-time membership

coordinator, Holly Warner, retired fromYA this past December after over four-teen years of organizing spring forumsand editing journals . During Holly 'stenure, our member total increased from2,000 to over 8,000, and her fine work hasbeen evident in the quality of the eventsshe organized for our members.

In recognizing her dedication to theorganization, President Steven Medleynoted, " Holly was responsible for makingour membership program larger, moreprofessional, and extremely responsive.Her caring demeanor and her ability to

establish friendships with so many of ourmembers have been at the heart of oursuccess. Her contributions to our organi-zation and Yosemite are greatly appreci-

ated ."

During her retirement celebration, staffmembers related many highlights of herwork at YA . Members might recall theinfamous "roadkill dinner" at theSouthwest Museum in Los Angeles orHolly keeping her calm during a down-pour that threatened to completely dis-

rupt the last member 's meeting inTuolumne Meadows . Staff members will

miss the aroma of her gourmet lunches,her cat and wildlife stories, and herfriendship .

Laurel Rematore and Holly Warner

Don ' t assume that Holly will disappearfrom YA—she'll still be a presence atmember events but " is looking forward tobeing able to finally enjoy all those greatprograms at the spring forum as a mem-ber ."

. . . And Welcomes A New

Membership DirectorRecently hired to fill the membershipposition is Laurel Rematore, a long-time

YA member and work trip participant.With her previous involvement in associ-ation activities at the park in addition toher impressive qualifications, she shouldget up to speed quickly and bring awealth of experience to the job.

Laurel comes to us from Cadence DesignSystems in San Jose, where she worked as

their University Relations Manager.Lured away from the conveniences ofSilicon Valley, she is slowly adjusting to

life in the wilderness . Although she is

searching for a Trader Joe 's, she

already seen a mountain lion nearPortal and is trying to identify the a.mals responsible for the scurrying noin the walls of her new home.

Laurel has a lengthy connection v.

Yosemite; she attended the Yose

Institute as a high school student inand 1977, and has been an activemember since 1995, attending numerevolunteer work trips and member eveShe enjoys hiking and exploringYosemite and is looking forwardimproving her snowboarding skills

Badger Pass.

"Ever since my first visit to Yosemite.felt a strong sense of stewardship toti'this place," Laurel shares . " Joiningturned out to be a great way to meetminded people, and I've developed c.ished friendships on the work trips

excited to now be a part of the teammakes it all happen! "

Laurel 's twenty years of diverse exence in recruitment, human resourand project management will benefitmembership program and YA as a w

She ' s already begun work on expanvolunteer recruitment and will focusefforts in the coming year on memship acquisition and the developmenew programs.

We encourage members to call andcome Laurel, or stop in and say hell,their next trip through El Portal.

Sign Up for a 2001 Seminar!Make your plans now for one of the greatYA seminars . There are still many open-ings, so pull out your catalog and take acloser look . The listings are also availableat www.yosemite .org . You can evendownload all or part of the catalog . Here

are a few sample classes offered:

Earth Works : Essentials of EcologyApril 26-29Observe and discuss the components ofa naturally functioning ecosystem withinstructor Joe Medeiros .

Hetch Hetchy BackpackMay 11-14Celebrate the spring wildflowers atHetch Hetch with trip leader SuzanneSwedo.

Wawona Photography Workshop

May 18-20Capture the juxtapositions of light,

shadow, form, and texture in Wawona,with instructor Dave Wyman .

Raptors: Yosemite's AerialPredators

June 7-10 - Learn about the biol-ogy and conservation of peregrine

falcons, great gray owls, andnorthern goshawks with leader JeffMaurer.

YOSEMITE ASSOCIATION, WINTER 2001

Frank Elected to Y.A. Boardiaiito-based cartoonist Phil Frank

be joining the board of trustees ofYosemite Association in 2001.mated by the board, Mr . Frank ran

apposed in last fall's election and was~Ired the winner without balloting as

the organization's by-laws . He willa six-year tern.

ive supporter of Yosemite and thenation for some time, Frank is best

for his " Farley " cartoon strip thats daily in the San Francisco

idle. The bears who inhabit theBruinhilda, Alphonse, Franklin,

Floyd) spend every summer inite, and cantankerous Velma

ac, a hard-core camper fromeca, has become a favorite of read-

The cartoon has chronicled events inite since 1986, and presents topical

in an always-humorous manner.

tears, Mr. Frank has donated draw-to the park for use in calling atten-to bear auto break-ins and other

problems . He is the author of Fur andLoafing in Yosemite, a collection of hiscartoons published by the YosemiteAssociation, and the illustrator of TheYosemite Handbook, written by his wife,Susan.

The Franks live in a 1914 Craftsman-stylehome in Sausalito, and Phil maintains astudio on a nearby houseboat. They havetwo grown children, two grandchildren,two Maltese-cross dogs, and two cats.Everyone at the Yosemite Association

welcomes Phil and Susan, and is pleasedthat we will enjoy the benefits of theirparticipation on the board.

Mr. Frank replaces Dan Wolfus, whoserved the organization for fifteen years,first as a representative of the YosemiteFund and later as an elected board mem-ber . Mr. Wolfus made numerous contri-butions to Y.A. during that time,including a long stint as Treasurer. He isthe publisher of Estylo magazine andresides in Los Angeles. Because he owns a

vacation home in Wawona, we are hope-ful he will continue to stay in touch . Theboard of the Yosemite Associationrecently passed a resolution commendingMr. Wolfus for his service, and thankinghim for his unswerving support duringhis tenure.

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Since 1920, thousands of individuals andfamilies have helped the Yosemite

Association undertake its importanteducational, scientific, and research pro-grams, with gifts of time, services, andmoney. Each year we receive criticalsupport for Yosemite in the form ofcharitable bequests from wills and estateplans . Such bequests play a vital role inour future funding .

We encourage you to consider includinga gift to the Yosemite Association in yourwill or estate plan . It ' s a way to ensurethat others will enjoy Yosemite farbeyond your lifetime.

For information about leaving a Yosemitelegacy, call (209) 379-2317, or write toP.O . Box 230, El Portal, CA 95318

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If you 're planning a trip to Yosemiteand have questions, give our phone linea call between the hours of 9 :00 a.m . and4 :30 p .m . Monday through Friday. Wedon ' t make reservations, but we can giveappropriate phone numbers and usuallylots of helpful advice.

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YOSEMITE CATALOG

Easy Day Hikes in Yosemite—Twenty Enjoyable Trailsby Deborah Durkee, illustrated by Fiona King.

This title from the Yosemite Association has been completely revised and

updated . In its new, smaller size, it is a convenient, packable guide for persons

hoping to find moderately easy hikes in Yosemite National Park . The bookdescribes twenty different trips, providing information on distance, route,

time required, and sights to see for each.

The guide divides the park into five different hiking areas : Hikes from the

Wawona Road ; Hikes from the Glacier Point Road ; Hikes in Yosemite Valley;

Hikes from the Big Oak Flat and Tioga Roads ; and I-Iikes in Tuolumne

Meadows . Maps arc included for each area, and there are sections on tripplanning, recommended gear, and guidelines for hiking with children.

This is a great handbook for those who prefer their hiking on the gentler side,

as well as for families hiking with children . It is 54 pages long, 4.5 x 7.5 inches

in size, and has a paperback cover. Copyright 2000, Yosemite Association . $6 .95

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Mountain Lionwith text by Rebecca L . Grarnbo and

photographs by Daniel J . Cox.

This extraordinary photographic book offers an unprece-dented portrait of the mountain lion in its natural habitat.

Photographer Daniel Cox spent more than ten years closelyobserving these elusive felines, creating a comprehensive and

revealing visual document of their life cycle and behavior.

An accompanying text by Rebecca Gramboprovides further insight into the moutain lion and discusses

its often troubled relationship with humans . More than 90

magnificent color photos capture the intelligence andgrace of these mysterious cats as they hunt for prey, traverse

their extensive ranges, and raise their cubs.

Here is a unique and beautiful look at this intriguing member of the big cat family.The paperback book is 120 pages long, 11 x 9 .5 inches in size, and illustrated

in full color. Copyright 1999, Chronicle Books . $18 .95

To see an expanded list of the Yosemite-related books, maps, and products we offer for sale,visit our new, secure Yosemite Store on the Internet at: http://yosemitestore .com

Backcountry Skiing California ' s High Sierraby John Moyniec

The High Sierra of California may well be the world ' s consummatemountain range for backcountry skiing and snowboarding . Thisbook provides in-depth information on a variety of day tours andmulti-day journeys, including the Sierra Crest tour and the popularMammoth to Yosemite route.

Over 60 challenging peak descents are also described . Chapter titlesinclude History, Sierra Crest Tours, Trans-Sierra Tours, SelectedShort Tours, and Classic Peak Descents.

This is the perfect sourcebook for planning your next winter trip tothe Range of Light. It is 216 pages long, 6 x 9 inches in size, and hasa paperback cover. Copyright 1999, Falcon Publishing.

Visions of a Wild America—Pioneers of Preservation

by Kim Heacox.

This is the story of the human voices that have told Americans about ourcountry ' s wild landscape and the value it has for our society.

Complemented by more than 1 00 photographs, the remarkable adventuresand experiences of a number of these great conservationists are recounted.

Among those profiled in the book are John Muir, Aldo Leopold,Bob Marshall, Rachel Carson, Edward Abbey, and Marjory StonemanDouglas . The images highlight the places they worked to protect and

the work that they did in defense of the environment . Inspirationalquotes are sprinkled throughout the work.

This is a finely-illustrated study of remarkable people whose livesreflected Edward Abbey's belief that " It is not enough to understand the

natural world, the point is to defend and preserve it ." The book is 200pages long, 7 x 10 inches in size, and printed in paperback.

Copyright 1996, National Geographic Society . $15

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Backcountry Skiing

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Botany in a Day—A Herbal Field Guide to Plant Familiesby Thomas' . Plpel.

This is a botany primer that will benefit botanists of all levels—from beginner toadvanced . It covers more than 100 plant families and over 700 genera—including

their edible and medicinal uses—applicable to many thousands of species . Users

trying to identify a plant can use the book to determine if they have reached thecorrect family by referring to its detailed descriptions and pictures.

The guide covers such topics as the evolutions of plants, how to use the keys, and t

properties of plants . It also includes a glossary of flower terms, a bibliography, and

an extensive index, and is thoroughly illustrated in black and white.

Called by one reviewer "one of the most useful botany and herbal primers

ever written," this is a great way to better become acquainted with the characteriseconstituents, medicinal uses, and patterns of our plant families.

The book is 196 pages long, 8 .5 x 11 inches in size, and printed in paperback.

Fourth edition, copyright 2000, HOPS Press . $19.95

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Yosemite and the Mariposa Grove :

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A Preliminary Report, 1865by Frederick Law Olmsted; introduction by

Victoria Post Ranney ; illustrated by Wayne Thiebaud .

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This is a limited edition, finely printed collector' s version

of this classic and seminal Yosemite work . Frederick Law

Olmsted, the famed landscape architect, wrote the firstmanagement plan for Yosemite that was not

published as a book before this volume was issued.

The book, the work of the One Heart Press in San Francisco,

was printed letterpress on Rives Heavyweight paper, illustratedwith three specially-commissioned drawings by Wayne

Thiebaud, and hand bound in paper over boards with a linenspine . The edition was limited to 400 copies, 150 of which

were signed by Ms . Ranney and Mr. Thiebaud . Onlyunsigned copies remain, and they are now being offered at a remarkable price for this elegant collector ' s edition.

Originally selling for $85, the volume has been reduced to $30 . No membership discount applies . The book is 54

pages long, 5 x 9 inches in size, illustrated in color, and casebound . Copyright 1993, Yosemite Association . $30

Pajaro Field BagThis newly developed waist pack features seven pockets for

everything you ' ll need when you' re hiking or enjoying time in

the outdoors . The main pocket is sized to accommodate fieldguides, travel books, or binoculars . There are smaller pockets

(including one with a zipper) for note pads and maps, andspecialized pockets for pencils, pens, and sunglasses . Bestof all, a secret pocket sealed with Velcro keeps keys,

credit cards, and other valuables safe.

It ' s the best such pack we ' ve found.

Made in the U.S .A . of durable Cordura

in navy blue, forest green or black by Pajaro.(please specify color) $29 .95

SPECIAL FOR YOSEMITE BOOK COLLECTORS

Yosemite Wilderness PinHere 's a beautiful enamel pin commem-orating Yosemite 's unparalleled wilder-ness . It' s circular in shape with a highcountry scene rendered in blues, grays,and greens . A real treasure for collectors.

Approximately 1 inch in diameter . $4 .00

Yosemite Association PatchOur Association logo isembroidered on colorful,

sturdy fabric for placementon daypacks, shirts, bluejeans, jackets, or wherever!The newly-designed patchis available in three attractive

colors: dark blue, forest green, or maroon.S3 .00 (please specify color)

Yosemite Association MugThis distinctive and functional heavy ceramic

mug feels good with your hand wrapped aroundit . Available in two colors (green or maroon),

it's imprinted with our logo and name in blackand white . Holds 12 ounces of your favorite

beverage . $6 .50 (please specify color)Sierra Nevada Field Card SetIllustrated by Elizabeth MoralesThese handy field identification cards depict the most commonly seen birds,mammals, trees, and wildflowers from the Sierra Nevada region . Illustratedwith color drawings and including information about the size, habitat, andother field marks of each, the cards are unbreakable, waterproof vinyl plas-tic and fit conveniently in one's daypack or glove compartment . Particu-larly helpful for newcomers to the Sierra as regularly observed flora andfauna can be quickly identified . Four plastic cards printed on both sides,Yosemite Association, 1991 and 1995 . $11 .00

Yosemite Bookstore Book BagConserve resources with YA 's handy book bag made from durable

100% cotton fabric with a sturdy web handle . Cream-colored, it's imprintedin blue with the Yosemite Bookstore logo . Fine craftsmanship and generous

oversized design make this a bag you' ll want to take everywhere.Approximately 17 x 16 inches . $8 .95

Yosemite Association Baseball-Style CapOur YA caps are made of corduroy with an adjustable strap at

the back so that one size fits all . The cap is adorned with a YA logo patch,and conies in dark blue, forest green or maroon . The cap is stylish andcomfortable, and wearing it is a good way to demonstrate your

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emite Student Intern Programnations-e & Joseph Abbott, Robert Adams,

& Nancy Aldrich, Mr. & Mrs . Rogererson, Ron & Noclle Anderson, Johnan Andrews, Susan Anstrand, Amy

nds, Share Bannister, Stan Barnes,ight H . Barnes, Magda Barron, Mr . &. Gerald Barton, L. M . Beach, Dinahr, lean Beaton, Robert N . Beck, Larry

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k, Barbara L . Collins, Robert L.a n, Don N . Cooper, Audrey & Bob

an, Dana Cowell, Lawrence S . Crane,ara Creighton, Melanie & Peters,W. Crowder & G. Wade, Glen &

nc Cureton, Bill & Diane Currie,ara A. Dahl, Anita Davis, Barbara &

Deasy, Margaret DeStaebler, BarbaraVolfe, Harriet Dhanak, Bill Dickey,

T. Dill, Robert Domin, Bonnieglas, Mr. & Mrs . F. Draeger,pster & Sylvia Drowley, Robin L.

rv, Mary L. Dubbs, Paul & Joannv, Vicki A . Dunn, Madge-hke, Rene Dwyer, Bob & Nancyrt, Candace & Chris Elder, Mr. &Robert Elliott, Jon Else, Harry &reen Ennis, Robert Erdmann, John

tenet Erickson, Mr . & Mrs . Dennisi1a, David Eslcr, Mr . & Mrs . Remo. Jeannette R.Favors, Richard &.1 Felberg, Fred Fisher & Joe

uada, Marshall & Judy Fisher, Teritiers, P. Flannery & D. Hamilton,Fleisher, Eliot Folickman, Anne

-re & Tom Farris, Russell & Evelyne.er, J . Fredericks & L. Bright, Susan L.-e, Alice Frost, Alan & Yokonow, Ted Fujita, Steve & Arleneard, Paul Gallez & Annette

mec, Mr. & Mrs . Clifford Gant,rt Garner, Ursula Gealey, Gerhard

rgi, B . S . Gibson, Marshall & Lindan, Mr. & Mrs . James Goggin, Jimmith, Peter & Sandra Golze, Paul

, odrich, Robert Goodwin, David L .

Graham, Mariam G . Graham, StephenGregory, Paul Grunland, Don Gunder,Victor H . Gunther, Lyn Haber, JamesHall, Ralph & Kathy Haller, JeanHamilton, Mr. & Mrs. B . C. Hammett,James B . Harnagel, Thomas & KathyHarrington, Anne & Perry Harris, ElwynHarris, Ellen & Dan Hartford, EvelynHavir, Walter & Kay Hays, Debra Hays,Bertil & Nancy Hedlund, AugustHelmhclz, D. Henderson & A . Cahill,John & Charlene Hengesh, Mr. & Mrs.William Hetts, Lynn & Nancy Higbee,Kenneth Himes, Harvey Hinman,Richard & Sandra Hitchcock, Gwen &Tas Hofer, Charles Holcomb & DorothySmart, J . E. & J . R. Hollinger, Christy &Charles Holloway, John Holloway,William & Norma Hollowell, MaryHoltc, Charles Honnold, LeoleonHopkins, Russell Hora, HarvardHoriuchi, H . Nona Hungate, Michael &Vivian Hurley, Carol Hutchison, Mr. &Mrs . Toshio Inouye, Nancy Jamison, E.A. Jennings, Dr. & Mrs . Robert Johnson,Judy Johnson, Ruth Johnston, Henry &Margaret Jones, William Jones, Carl &Wilma Jordan, Ann Jorgensen, Eric &Edith Juline, Jeff Kaltenbach, AileenKehoe, Gleen & Amy Kelley, Dee & GaryKenville, Bruce & Candis Kerns, PatKessler, Kay & Warren Kinsler, BeverlyKivel, G . Kleeman, Caroline Klund, EllenKolarik, Mr. & Mrs . Harry Koons,Maurine Kornfeld, Carol Kriske, Donna& Joe Krueger, William Kumpf, JoanneM. Landers, John & Sandi Landicho,Amb. and Mrs . L . W. Lane, Jr., BerniceLanging, Betsy Lalloue, Philip & BettyLathrap, Mr. & Mrs . George Lauterstein,Doug & Laverne Leach, Mary Kay Lenz,Patricia Levenberg, Elana Lichtenthal,Thomas M . Lill, Howard & NancyLindgren, Carolyn E . Linnard, Dr. & Mrs.Robt. Logan, H . Longino & V.Miner,Marsha Love, Mr. & Mrs . DaveLuders, Carol Luksemburg, JessicaLundquist, Jane R . Lurie, WendyMalmid, Jay & Susan Mandell, PhilipMaxwell, Jean McAlister, Kenneth H . &Doris McClain, Jeffrey McConnell,Harold McElhinny, Doris McGowan,Susan McIntosh, Marilyn & RayMcKeever, Christopher McLain, SkipMcLaughlin, Marilee McLean, Steve &Jane Medley, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Meyer, C.L . Meylan, Ethel B . Middleton, EllenMiller, Damon & Marcia Mills, PaulMinault, Joseph R . Mixer, Robert L.Mollenhauer, Barbara Montgomery,William Morimoto, Russell Morimoto,Coleman Morton, Marty Mosman, GaryMuerle, Marilyn Flynn Mullins, James &Frankie Murray, Hiomi & MarieNakamura, William & Sadhna Neill,William & Mary Nelson, Muriel Nesbitt,John Newlove, Mrs . R. S . Niccolls,Bonnie Nishkian-Clark, Gary & LoisNorris, Eve & Bernie Notas, HankNourse, Ruth Nuckolls, SharonOdermann, Carey Olson, Marilyn Orem,Kathleen Orr, Fernando Penalosa, JohnPerkins, Robert Perrin, Keith Peterson,

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Student Intern Fund GrowsMember response to our requestfor support of this year 's YosemiteStudent Intern Program has beenvery positive . Through February15, a total of $29,240 has beenraised . We extend our gratitude toall those who contributed to thisimportant program.

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IIPI11tIlIIIII11IIIIIIIII111111111111I111111I111111111I 111111Join the Yosemite AssociationThe Yosemite Association initiates and supports

interpretive, educational, research, scientific, and

environmental programs in Yosemite National

Park, in cooperation with the National Park

Service . Authorized by Congress, the Association

provides services and direct financial support in

order to promote park stewardship and enrich the

visitor experience.

Besides publishing and selling books, maps, and

other materials, Y.A. operates a field seminar pro-

gram, the Art Activity Center, Yosemite Theater,

the bear canister rental program, and the

Wilderness Permit Reservation system . Revenues

generated by these activities fund a variety of

National Park Service programs in Yosemite.

You can help us be successful by becoming a

member. Individuals, families, and businesses

throughout the country have long supported the

Yosemite Association with their dues and partici-

pation in our programs.

Won't you join us in our efforts to make

Yosemite an even better place?

MOVING?If you are moving or have recently moved, don' t forgetto notify us . You are a valued member of the Association,and we'd like to keep in touch with you.

MEMBER BENEFITSAs a member of the Yosemite Association, you will enjoythe following benefits:

* Yosemite, the Association journal, published on aquarterly basis;

* A 15% discount on all books, maps, posters, calendars,publications stocked for sale by the Association;

* A 10% discount on most of the field seminars con-ducted by the Association in Yosemite National Park;

' The opportunity to participate in members' meetingsand volunteer activities held throughout the year;

* A Yosemite Association decal.

When you join at one of the following levels, you willreceive a special membership gift:

Supporting: the award-winning video, "Yosemite : The

Fate of Heaven "

Contributing: Yosemite--The Promise of Wildness, an ele-gant book of essays and photographs.

Sustaining: Tradition and Innovation, A Basket History ofthe Indians of the Yosemite/Mono Lake Area, a beautifullyillustrated, finely printed book.

Patron : a matted color photograph by Howard Weamer," Half Dome—Storm Light ."

Benefactor or Dual Benefactor: an Ansel Adams SpecialEdition print, " Yosemite Valley—Thunderstorm."

YOSEMITE ASSOCIATIONPresidentSteven P. Medle.

Board of TrusteesChristina A. Holloway,

ChairmanWilliam AlsupGerald L. BartonBarbara BouckeRobert C . EckartPhil FrankGerald HaslamMalcolm MargolinKathleen Orr

SeminarsLennie Roberts

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